Top 6 Ways to Fix Bad Discord Stream Quality

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Enable HD Video Streaming Using Nitro

Discord Nitrois a premium subscription that unlocks additional features, including the ability to stream in HD and higher frame rates. Here’s how you can purchase Discord Nitro from the app.

Step 1:LaunchDiscordon your desktop.

Step 2:Select theSettingsgearicon beside your Discord name.

Step 3:ClickNitrounder the Billing Settings section.

Step 4:Check a couple of Nitro options.

Nitro Basic starts at $2.99 per month, and to enjoy HD video streaming, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher plan at $9.99 per month.

Step 5:Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment process.

Restart the Discord app and enjoy streaming with high video quality.

Fix 2: Enable Hardware Acceleration in Discord

Step 1:Head to DiscordSettings(refer to the steps above).

Step 2:SelectVoice & Videofrom the left sidebar.

Step 3:Scroll to Video Codec and enable theH.264 Hardware Accelerationtoggle.

Relaunch the Discord app and enjoy better video quality.

Fix 3: Disable Video Background

Step 1:Navigate to DiscordSettings(check the steps above).

Step 2:SelectVoice & Videofrom the sidebar.

Step 3:Scroll toVideo Backgroundand selectNone.

Fix 4: Prioritize Discord for Internet Speeds

You can enable the ‘Quality of Service High Packet Priority’ toggle, which prioritizes Discord data transfer over other apps on the desktop and fixes bad stream quality.

Step 1:Head toVoice & Videoin Discord settings (check the steps above).

Step 2:Scroll to theQuality of Servicemenu.

Step 3:Enable theHigh Packet Prioritytoggle and try again.

Fix 5: Change Screen Sharing Settings

You can tweak screen sharing settings like resolution, frame rates, and quality for a smoother output.

Step 1:Select a relevant Discord channel and hit the share screen option.

Step 2:Select a screen that you want to share on Discord.

Step 3:ClickSmoother video, dial down the resolution, select relevant frame rates, and hitGo Live.

Fix 6: Delete Discord Cache

Step 1:Press theWindows + Rkeys to open the Run menu.

Step 2:Type%appdata%/discord/cacheand hitEnter.

Step 3:Select all folders and files and move them to the trash.

Empty the recycle bin and open Discord to start composing smooth video calls.

You can also try an Ethernet connection to eliminate Discord stream stuttering for viewers during game streaming and group video calls.

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Last updated on 13 August, 2024

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