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Poor video clarity despite using high bitrate and the VP9 format.

Poor video clarity despite using high bitrate and the VP9 format.

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Okunino
Posting Freak
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12-24-2025, 01:27 PM
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I'm working on capturing DOOM Eternal and my videos appear blurry compared to others. Here are your OBS configurations: https://imgur.com/a/iQ519Gh OBS log: https://obsproject.com/logs/2E7FXA9ZMey8eqFu Your test video quality is at 2K, aiming for YouTube's VP9 codec. I'm also comparing my 1080p output with other DOOM videos, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-FCn5Y_Nc&t=2310s. It looks like Smvr's 1080p is much sharper, even though I'm recording in lossless quality. Any advice would be great. P.S. I just record, not stream.
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Okunino
12-24-2025, 01:27 PM #1

I'm working on capturing DOOM Eternal and my videos appear blurry compared to others. Here are your OBS configurations: https://imgur.com/a/iQ519Gh OBS log: https://obsproject.com/logs/2E7FXA9ZMey8eqFu Your test video quality is at 2K, aiming for YouTube's VP9 codec. I'm also comparing my 1080p output with other DOOM videos, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-FCn5Y_Nc&t=2310s. It looks like Smvr's 1080p is much sharper, even though I'm recording in lossless quality. Any advice would be great. P.S. I just record, not stream.

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MrKryp
Senior Member
643
12-25-2025, 07:06 PM
#2
It seems you're checking if the file is being uploaded directly. If yes, YouTube may reprocess it in a way you can't influence. They provide guidelines for uploads that likely avoid needing further changes for higher quality versions.
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MrKryp
12-25-2025, 07:06 PM #2

It seems you're checking if the file is being uploaded directly. If yes, YouTube may reprocess it in a way you can't influence. They provide guidelines for uploads that likely avoid needing further changes for higher quality versions.

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oggypop
Member
240
01-03-2026, 05:50 AM
#3
I don't have access to your current settings, but you can check the encoder by going to the OBS settings and looking under the "Audio" or "Video" section.
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oggypop
01-03-2026, 05:50 AM #3

I don't have access to your current settings, but you can check the encoder by going to the OBS settings and looking under the "Audio" or "Video" section.

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TheDragoclaw
Junior Member
33
01-04-2026, 05:07 AM
#4
You're asking about the requirements for uploading a lossless file. There are specific guidelines to ensure your video appears better online. For example, using a 1080p monitor might affect how it looks on platforms like YouTube compared to a 4K screen. Consider checking the platform's recommended resolutions and formats to improve visibility.
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TheDragoclaw
01-04-2026, 05:07 AM #4

You're asking about the requirements for uploading a lossless file. There are specific guidelines to ensure your video appears better online. For example, using a 1080p monitor might affect how it looks on platforms like YouTube compared to a 4K screen. Consider checking the platform's recommended resolutions and formats to improve visibility.

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Your_Girl_Abi
Junior Member
11
01-05-2026, 05:34 AM
#5
Here are the adjustments you made for advanced mode, which didn’t improve the quality of your uploaded video:
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Your_Girl_Abi
01-05-2026, 05:34 AM #5

Here are the adjustments you made for advanced mode, which didn’t improve the quality of your uploaded video:

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Jayden32805
Member
212
01-05-2026, 03:11 PM
#6
https://support.google.com/youtube/answe...%2Cbitrate As for the OBS encoder, here is a nice breakdown of bitrate options I found on reddit:
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Jayden32805
01-05-2026, 03:11 PM #6

https://support.google.com/youtube/answe...%2Cbitrate As for the OBS encoder, here is a nice breakdown of bitrate options I found on reddit:

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PryXy
Junior Member
29
01-05-2026, 03:52 PM
#7
I use Loseless because I have 1TB of free space and don’t log any video clips.
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PryXy
01-05-2026, 03:52 PM #7

I use Loseless because I have 1TB of free space and don’t log any video clips.

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The_King333
Junior Member
38
01-05-2026, 07:55 PM
#8
It looks like you're running nvenc. Consider using a software encoder for improved results, though keep in mind it may strain your CPU performance.
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The_King333
01-05-2026, 07:55 PM #8

It looks like you're running nvenc. Consider using a software encoder for improved results, though keep in mind it may strain your CPU performance.

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Jacebae
Member
51
01-06-2026, 10:47 AM
#9
It doesn't matter which encoder he employs... The sole distinction in lossless recording lies in the file size.
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Jacebae
01-06-2026, 10:47 AM #9

It doesn't matter which encoder he employs... The sole distinction in lossless recording lies in the file size.

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01-08-2026, 11:44 AM
#10
Sure, I got it! Let me know how you'd like to proceed.
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Roi_Des_Pandas
01-08-2026, 11:44 AM #10

Sure, I got it! Let me know how you'd like to proceed.

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