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Experiencing pixelation when uploading to YouTube?

Experiencing pixelation when uploading to YouTube?

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sherkan2712
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11-14-2025, 01:52 PM
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Hey there, I've noticed some odd quality problems with YouTube lately. Videos seem to pixelate after just a few seconds, especially when playing The Witcher 3. The original file is around 2.2GB at 720p with a bitrate near 14Mbps, which matches the typical average for most YouTube videos. I've tried several recording tools like Bandicam, MSI Afterburner, DXtory and Nvidia Shadowplay, but the issue isn't with the recording itself—it's the output video from Sony Vegas Pro or Adobe After Effects that looks terrible at that bitrate. While I can manage some minor quality loss, the pixelation during upload is really bothersome. I'm not sure what’s causing it, but it’s definitely outside the normal range. Any suggestions on how to fix this? P.S. If you want, I can share a sample.
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11-14-2025, 01:52 PM #1

Hey there, I've noticed some odd quality problems with YouTube lately. Videos seem to pixelate after just a few seconds, especially when playing The Witcher 3. The original file is around 2.2GB at 720p with a bitrate near 14Mbps, which matches the typical average for most YouTube videos. I've tried several recording tools like Bandicam, MSI Afterburner, DXtory and Nvidia Shadowplay, but the issue isn't with the recording itself—it's the output video from Sony Vegas Pro or Adobe After Effects that looks terrible at that bitrate. While I can manage some minor quality loss, the pixelation during upload is really bothersome. I'm not sure what’s causing it, but it’s definitely outside the normal range. Any suggestions on how to fix this? P.S. If you want, I can share a sample.

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11-15-2025, 12:19 PM
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@ TheRAMPAGE572 You're wondering why you use a different tool when it's just short clips? I import straight from raw ShadowPlay files and everything works fine—Witcher 3 included. Check this out.
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11-15-2025, 12:19 PM #2

@ TheRAMPAGE572 You're wondering why you use a different tool when it's just short clips? I import straight from raw ShadowPlay files and everything works fine—Witcher 3 included. Check this out.

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11-24-2025, 01:39 PM
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I don't have specific render settings, but I can adjust them based on your needs. What would you like me to render?
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SjoerdMC
11-24-2025, 01:39 PM #3

I don't have specific render settings, but I can adjust them based on your needs. What would you like me to render?

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12-15-2025, 09:24 AM
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I face the same issue as before. I've experimented with many formats, sizes, codecs, and settings, but still receive a blurry video resembling 144p. Watch the full screen... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlWLiMCOFk My footage is uploaded raw from Shadow Play and doesn't match the look of Samefisher.
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12-15-2025, 09:24 AM #4

I face the same issue as before. I've experimented with many formats, sizes, codecs, and settings, but still receive a blurry video resembling 144p. Watch the full screen... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlWLiMCOFk My footage is uploaded raw from Shadow Play and doesn't match the look of Samefisher.

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