What bitrate should you stream at?
What to Know
This article explains how to find the optimal Twitch bitrate using Twitch Studio.
It also includes general recommendations about basing tweaks on your upload speeds.
However, the Twitch Studio app offers an way of finding out the best controls for your system.
Here’s how to do it.
ClickSettingsin the lower-right corner.
Wait for the test to complete.
ClickApply Settingsto choose the optimal tweaks for your system.
The Recommended Upload Speed
Upload speed is a pivotal part of streaming to Twitch.
It’s important to know what your upload speed is by running aSpeed Test.
Twitch recommends an upload speed of 3,000 kbps (around 0.4 MB/s) for 720p at 30 FPS.
Ultimately though, the key is to adjust your bitrate so that it doesn’t overwhelm your upload connection.
Here’s general advice on what works for many users.
