To maximize the quality of your gameplay footage without affecting the smoothness of your games, there are several useful settings you can adjust. This page brings together our expert tips for fully unlocking the potential of AKR Rewind. Learn how to optimize bitrate, take advantage of Dolby Vision HDR, and configure your controller settings effectively. Follow these recommendations to transform your raw clips into polished videos ready to share.
Tips & Tricks
Optimize your bitrate based on your disk space
Although a bitrate of ~120k provides remarkable visual fidelity at 4K 120 FPS, it takes up a lot of space. Reduce the bitrate slightly to 80k if you want to save storage space while maintaining excellent sharpness.
Take advantage of XInput support for your controllers
Assign the instant clip save feature to a key combination on your controller (for example, Select + Trigger). This way, you won't have to take your hands off the controller during an intense game.
Preserve true colors by enabling HDR mode
If your monitor supports HDR or Dolby Vision, make sure the "HDR capture" option is checked in AKR Rewind. This prevents recorded videos from appearing washed out or too dark when played back.
Use audio fades to remove crackling sounds
Always apply a short audio fade-in and fade-out in the built-in editor. This helps smooth out abrupt cuts in the audio and makes the final result much more pleasant to listen to.
Store your recordings on an external or secondary SSD
Recording in 4K at 120 FPS generates a very high data throughput. Set the capture folder to a dedicated SSD to prevent micro-stuttering during gameplay while writing.
Trim your clips before uploading them to the cloud
Be sure to isolate only the important action using the built-in editor before uploading. This will save you a valuable amount of space on your 2 GB of free cloud storage.
Combine manual entries and shortcuts
Use manual recording for long gaming sessions and keep the instant buffer to capture unexpected moments. This way, you'll have complete control over your storage space.
Upgrade to the Premium version to expand your projects
If you record a lot of 4K 120 FPS videos every day, upgrade to the Premium plan. The 50 GB increase in cloud storage will let you archive your best moments without having to delete your old clips.