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==Video==
 
==Video==
If you want to get better frame-rate, experiencing glitches in the recorded video, or running the application on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve the performance of video recording.
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If you want to record in higher frame-rate, experiencing glitches in the recorded video, or running the application on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve the performance of video recording.
  
*Choose a smaller [[Output|output resolution]].
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=== General Tips ===
*Choose a lower [[Settings#Video|frame rate]].
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*Choose a smaller [[Output#Video|output resolution]]
*Choose a lower [[Settings#Video|video quality]].
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*Choose a lower [[Output#Video|video quality]]
*Use a different [[Capture mode]] to record an smaller area of screen.
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*Choose a lower [[Output#Video|frame rate]]
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*Choose a different [[Capture mode]] to record smaller area of screen
  
==== Display Resolution ====
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=== Games ===
Usually, display adapters support multiple resolutions for the display. Selecting a lower resolution improves performance significantly. To lower the display resolution:
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If you use Screenbits to record your gaming experience, try the workarounds below to improve recording performance.
  
#Open '''Settings''' app from '''Action Center'''.
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*Use [[Hotkeys]] to '''start recording in game''' rather than starting when the game is minimized
#Click '''System''' to open ''System settings''.
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*Choose a lower video resolution from game options
#From the left side menu, Click '''Display''' to open ''Display'' settings.
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*Choose a lower video quality settings from game options
#From '''Resolution''' selector, select an smaller resolution.
 
#Click '''Keep Changes''' to confirm
 
 
 
=== Game Settings ===
 
If you use Screenbits to record your gaming experience, you can also improve performance of the app significantly by adjusting settings in game.
 
 
 
==== Start recording in game ====
 
It is highly recommended to start recording in-game rather than starting when the game is minimized and then switching to the game. You can use [[Settings#Hotkeys|hotkeys]] to start recording in game while the app is minimized.
 
 
 
==== Game Resolution ====
 
Using lower resolutions improves performance significantly. Refer to your game options to lower the resolution, if supported.
 
 
 
==== Video Quality ====
 
Lowering the video quality can also improve performance. Refer to your game options to lower the quality, if supported.
 
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
If you want are experiencing glitches in the recorded audio or using Screenbits on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve quality of the recorded audio.
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If you are experiencing glitches in the recorded audio or using Screenbits on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve quality of the recorded audio.
  
 
==== Use default formats ====
 
==== Use default formats ====
If you record audio, select one of the following formats for the audio device from the [[Audio_recording#Supported_formats|Audio settings]]
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If you record audio, select one of the following formats for the audio device from [[Output#Audio|Output audio settings]]
 
*2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 44100 Hz   
 
*2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 44100 Hz   
 
*2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 48000 Hz
 
*2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 48000 Hz
  
 
==== Select the same format for multiple devices ====
 
==== Select the same format for multiple devices ====
If you record both recording and playback devices, make sure same format is selected for both devices. To make input and output match together to perform better, select '''Auto''' for sample-rate and channels from [[Settings#Audio_settings|Audio settings]].
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If you record both recording and playback devices, make sure same format is selected for both devices. To make input and output match together to perform better, select '''Auto''' for sample-rate and channels from [[Output#Audio|Output audio settings]].

Revision as of 12:56, 21 January 2021

Video

If you want to record in higher frame-rate, experiencing glitches in the recorded video, or running the application on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve the performance of video recording.

General Tips

Games

If you use Screenbits to record your gaming experience, try the workarounds below to improve recording performance.

  • Use Hotkeys to start recording in game rather than starting when the game is minimized
  • Choose a lower video resolution from game options
  • Choose a lower video quality settings from game options

Audio

If you are experiencing glitches in the recorded audio or using Screenbits on a low-end device, try the workarounds below to improve quality of the recorded audio.

Use default formats

If you record audio, select one of the following formats for the audio device from Output audio settings

  • 2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 44100 Hz
  • 2 channel (stereo), 16bit, 48000 Hz

Select the same format for multiple devices

If you record both recording and playback devices, make sure same format is selected for both devices. To make input and output match together to perform better, select Auto for sample-rate and channels from Output audio settings.