CRF stands for Constant Rate Factor, and it's the method SteelSeries Moments uses to keep your game clips looking sharp without using more storage than necessary.
Unlike CBR (Constant Bitrate), which keeps the bitrate fixed no matter what's happening on screen, CRF dynamically adjusts bitrate based on what's going on in the scene. That means higher quality when the action ramps up, and efficient compression when things slow down.
Why Moments Uses CRF Encoding
- High-motion scenes like fast-paced firefights or boss battles stay clear and detailed.
- Moments avoids wasting space on low-motion scenes like menus or loading screens.
- CRF is ideal for local saves. It delivers high-quality video without the bitrate limitations required for streaming.
How CRF Works
CRF uses a quality-based scale from 0 (highest quality) to 51 (lowest quality). The encoder adjusts the bitrate on the fly to maintain consistent visual quality across your entire clip.
With CRF encoding in Moments, your clips will always look as good as your gameplay felt, without hogging unnecessary space or resources.
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