Facebook compresses video uploads, even if they're HD, for more efficient playback. You can change your video settings to improve video playback quality:
- Click the gear tab on a video being played on Facebook.
- Expand the 'Quality' settings.
- Select 'HD' or the highest quality option available. You can choose the quality by clicking on the setting icon on the bottom right of the video.
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Here's some recommend specs for a FB video
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Format: MP4 (H.264 video codec + AAC audio)
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (minimum)
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Frame Rate: 30 fps (frames per second)
- This will improve your video playback quality.
You can also try to upload the "low" or "medium" quality, for faster playback. Alternatively, pick high-resolution download options from PosterMyWall to avoid this issue.
Additionally, you can change your default video quality settings via your Facebook settings. Here's what you need to do:
- Click your profile picture on the top right of your Facebook tab.
- Click Settings & privacy.
- Click Settings from the expanded options.
- In the settings page, click Videos.
- In the videos page, select the drop down for the first option (Video default quality).
- Change the setting from default to HD if available.
- The change will auto-save. You're all done!
Note: Making this change in quality does not affect how customers see your video. Their video playback is dependent on their internet connection and video quality settings.