Should you be recording to MP4 with OBS?
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Should you be recording to MP4 with OBS?
For the best OBS settings, we’d suggest you avoid saving your OBS in MP4 format; instead, we recommend you opt for FLV or MKV. Plus, FLV and MKV files can be easily converted into MP4 files at a later date.
What is Remuxing?
Remuxing, in our context, refers to the process of changing the “container” format used for a given file. For example from MP4 to MKV or from AVI to MKV. Remuxing differs from Transcoding in that remuxing a file simply repackages the existing streams while transcoding actually creates new ones from a source.
How do I convert MKV from OBS to MP4?
How to Convert MKV to MP4 with OBS
- Go to the “File” section located in the toolbar.
- Select the “Remux Recordings” option.
- This will open a window, where you’re supposed to drop the desired MKV files.
- Press the “Remux” option.
- Wait for the process to complete.
Is it better to record in MP4 or MKV?
As for which is better, there’s very little difference between the two formats, but only MKV supports multiple audio tracks. If that’s a feature you need, please use MKV, otherwise, FLV is fine. YouTube, and most other video services, also accept FLV and MKV uploads, so there’s no need to create an MP4 for uploading.
What format should I record videos in?
1. MP4. Most digital devices and platforms support MP4, rendering it the most universal video format around. The MP4 can also store video files, audio files, text, and still images.
Does Remuxing lose quality?
“remux” changes the container only and keeps the video data verbatim. No quality loss, no change in file size.
What does Remuxing a recording do?
Remux is a container for your encoding, it keeps it untouched (lossless, though that’s optional) and lets you convert it to another file format without reencoding your video or losing information. Just go to File > Remux Recordings.
How to open a video file in handbrake?
Step 1. The very first step is to download and install HandBrake for Mac or Windows and then launch it. Step 2. Secondly, you will be displayed with the interface where you will find the “Source” button at the top. Click it and select the “Video File” option.
How can I make OBS run faster while encoding?
Here are some ways you can reduce resource utilization and, hopefully, make both OBS and your programs run faster while encoding: The resolution that you are encoding at has the biggest impact on CPU usage. For example, 1080p has more than twice the number of pixels in each frame versus 720p, and your CPU usage increases accordingly.
What is handbrake and how does it work?
Handbrake is a free video converter that lets you convert a number of videos into formats that you want easily and quickly. With Handbrake you can also add filters to your videos such as Deinterlacing, Decomb, Deblock and a few others.
How do I change the video quality on OBS?
The OBS default is veryfast, which for the majority of cases is the best balance between CPU usage and video quality. This setting can be changed in Settings > Output (check the Enable Advanced Encoder Settings if you’re in Simple mode) > Encoder Preset.