Screen recordings on Android look blurry or low quality
Screen recording quality depends on your bitrate setting. Higher bitrate means better quality but larger files. Go to Settings and increase the bitrate from Standard to High or Maximum, then try recording again.
Screen recordings can be crystal clear or blurry based on a single setting: bitrate, which is how much video detail your phone saves each second. Low bitrate saves space but makes everything look pixelated. Higher bitrate takes up more storage but text stays sharp and colors stay bright. Samsung and Pixel phones both let you change this in Settings before you hit record.
- ✓Know where your screen recording settings are on your phone
- ✓Have at least 2 GB of free storage for higher-quality recordings
- ✓Be ready to increase the bitrate or quality setting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Leaving bitrate at Standard or Normal thinking that is the highest setting. Check if High or Maximum is available
- Recording with very low screen brightness then wondering why the video looks grainy
- Assuming low quality is a hardware problem when it is just a settings change away
Signs you need professional help
- If you have set bitrate to Maximum, freed up storage, and the video is still blurry, get in touch and we will look at your device settings.
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