Best Screen Recorder Settings for Crisp, Smooth Video

Resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and format all affect quality. Here is how to choose the right settings for tutorials, demos, and presentations.

The default capture settings are usually good enough for most screen recordings, but understanding what each option does helps when you need a specific result. The video track resolution matches the source you pick in the browser prompt — recording a 1080p monitor yields a 1080p file.