Imagine you’re watching a video of your family celebrating Christmas, only to realize that you may’t tell if the red and white mix of pixels in the center is the Santa or the red velvet/white choc-chip cookie. Or, you’ve posted a video of your gaming setup on Facebook only to realize your Facebook video is blurry. Trust me, we’ve been there too.
Whether it’s for entertainment, work, content creation, or more, if you’re looking for a more HD experience, we’re here to help!
Common Causes of Blurry Videos
Facebook’s ideal video size is 720p (1280px wide and 720px high). Therefore it tries to fit all the videos within that specification, leading to video compressing. Think of it like stuffing a jacket into your bag, causing wrinkles. Makes sense, right? Facebook compresses videos higher than 720p into their frame, causing poor quality.
Video Quality Settings
Facebook sets the video quality according to your internet connection. Higher quality videos require a better,fast speed internet connection. So, if you have a poor WiFi connection or you’re on data savings mode, chances are that your videos will be of lower quality but they will load much faster.
Insufficient Space on Device
If your device does not have sufficient space for Facebook to run, your videos will appear blurry and pixelated. Think of it as an athlete underperforming because they don’t have enough room to practice to their full potential! Luckily, these common problems can be fixed.
Troubleshooting and Fixes of Blurry Videos on Facebook
Try uploading videos that fit Facebook’s standard specifications. you may use a variety of online tools and applications likeAdobe Sparkto change the size of your video without losing its quality.
Change the Video Quality
Try changing the quality of the video from “Auto” to the highest available quality (“720p/840p/1080p”) from the video menu.
Depending on the device and version you are using, your options can either be “1080p/720p/640p” or “SD” and “HD”.
For Desktop/Website Users
Based on the quality of the uploaded video, the highest resolution can either be 1080p, or even 720p and lower. Just ensure your video isn’t in Auto mode.
