Use Twitch with OBS - the best tips
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In this practical tip, you will learn what you should consider when doing a Twitch live stream with OBS.
Twitch with OBS: The bit rate
When streaming, the bit rate is crucial for the image and sound quality of the video. If you want to stream on Twitch with OBS, you have to consider the following bit rate settings:
- 1080p: 3000-3500 kB / s
- 720p: 1800-2500 kB / s
- 480p: 900-1200 kB / s
- 360p: 600-800 kB / s
- 240p: Up to 500 kB / s
- For the sound, you should choose AAC as the encoder and a bit rate between 64 and 128.
OBS: Further settings
The following tips are also important if you want to achieve good image quality:
- For "Video" select "Bilinear" as the scaling filter.
- You should choose 30 FPS as the frame rate.
- In the "Stream" settings, select "Twitch" as the platform and enter your personal stream key here, which you can find on your Twitch dashboard under the "Stream Key" tab.
- With a click on "Start streaming" you can now stream live on Twitch.
In the next practical tip, you will learn how to set a countdown at OBS.