The high hardware demands of live streaming can lead to dropped frames that cause your stream to stutter and skip. This guide will teach you how to fix dropped frames while streaming.
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Frame dropping while streaming is often caused by a performance issue with your internet connection, device, or camera.
A dropped frame occurs when a stream can't output video fast enough to deliver the target frame rate for your stream. This is often 30 frames per second (FPS), though some video game streams target 60 FPS instead.
These steps will help you fix dropped frames while streaming. We’ve organized the steps to help you find the source of the issue, so make sure you follow them in order.