How to Increase youtube Live video Qulity to 1080p from Zoom starting Live streams

[jrmagno]

To stream at 1080p from Zoom to YouTube Live, you'll need to enable HD streaming and ensure your settings in both Zoom and YouTube are configured for high quality. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Enable HD for Zoom Streams

• Zoom Account Settings:
  1. Sign in to your Zoom web portal.
  2. Go to Settings > Meeting (Advanced).
  3. Enable Group HD video and set it to 1080p. (Note: This may only be available on certain plans, such as Business or Enterprise accounts).
• Zoom Client Settings:
  1. In the Zoom desktop app, go to Settings > Video.
  2. Check the box for Enable HD.

2. Adjust Your Streaming Settings on YouTube

• Log into YouTube Studio and start setting up your live stream.
• Under Stream Settings, set the resolution to 1080p (1920 x 1080) and make sure the bitrate matches the quality you want to achieve (for 1080p, it’s typically between 4500-9000 kbps).

3. Internet Connection and Bandwidth

• Ensure you have a stable internet connection with an upload speed of at least 5-10 Mbps for 1080p streaming.

4. Starting the Stream from Zoom

• Schedule or start your meeting in Zoom.
• Click More > Live on YouTube to connect Zoom with YouTube.
• When prompted, ensure the stream resolution is set to 1080p on YouTube.

5. Test Your Stream Quality

• It’s best to do a quick test stream on YouTube with the “Unlisted” option to confirm the quality before going live publicly.

If your Zoom account doesn’t support 1080p streaming, you might consider using software like OBS Studio or Streamlabs OBS to enhance control over the video quality and stream it to YouTube at 1080p. Let me know if you need any further setup guidance!