Broadcasting Guide
The NVIDIA NVENC OBS guide explains how to configure OBS for video stream quality using NVENC encoding.
About Broadcasting Guide
The Broadcasting Guide explains how to use the NVIDIA NVENC encoder in OBS Studio 29.1 and up. It covers encoders, bitrate, resolution, and framerate, with tables for codec efficiency, RTX series codec support, streaming platform codec support, and recommended bitrate and resolution by upload speed, plus Video and Stream tab settings.
Codec availability depends on the RTX GPU series and the streaming platform. The guide advises using about 75% of upload speed for streaming, lowering resolution for high-motion content, and notes that Twitch guarantees transcoding only for Partners.
Key features
- Explains NVENC encoding in OBS Studio 29.1 and up
- Compares H.264, HEVC, and AV1 compression efficiency
- Lists codec support by RTX 20 to 50 series
- Lists codec support for Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Facebook, X
- Provides bitrate and resolution recommendations by upload speed
- Details OBS Video and Stream tab configuration steps
Best for: People streaming with GeForce RTX GPUs who use OBS Studio.
Good for
- Includes tables for GPU codec support and platform codec support
- Provides bitrate and resolution recommendations tied to upload speed
- Addresses high-motion content and Twitch transcoding for new streamers
Watch out for
- Supported codecs vary by RTX series and streaming platform
- Advises limiting streaming to about 75% of upload speed
- Twitch guarantees transcoding only for Partners
Broadcasting Guide at a glance
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- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Broadcasting Guide FAQ
How do I determine what bitrate to use?
Run a speed test and plan to use around 75% of upload speed, since games and programs such as Discord also use bandwidth.
What should I do when streaming high-motion games?
Reduce resolution to reduce encoded data and artifacting; the guide cites Fortnite streamers using 1280x720 60 FPS at 6,000 Kbps instead of 1920x1080.
How do I connect OBS to a streaming service?
In the Stream tab select the platform, then sign in or enter the stream key, and keep the key private because anyone with it can take over the stream.
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