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# How to Record in High Resolution in Riverside
- URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-record-in-high-resolution-in-riverside/
- Published: 2025-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-16T10:11:51.000Z
- Author: Cristi Cotovan
- Tags: Riverside.FM Articles

By default, [Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside) records in 720p. But if your camera supports it, you can bump the recording quality up to **1080p or even 4K HD**. Here's how to change the resolution setting.

## Find the Recording Settings

Go to **Settings** in the Riverside sidebar, then click **Studio settings**. Select the **Recording** tab at the top.

![Riverside Studio settings Recording tab showing Recording mode, Audio section with Auto volume control, Noise reduction, and Audio sample rate](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/riverside-recording-settings-tab.jpg)

The Recording tab in Studio settings — scroll down to find the video resolution options

## Change Video Resolution

Scroll down to the **Advanced** section. You'll see a toggle to switch between:

- **Up to 1080p** — Full HD recording, good balance of quality and file size
- **Up to 4K HD** — Maximum quality, requires a camera that supports 4K

![Riverside Advanced video settings showing the resolution toggle set to Up to 1080p](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/riverside-advanced-1080p-resolution.jpg)

The default 1080p setting — toggle right to switch to 4K

Click the toggle to switch to **Up to 4K HD**:

![Riverside Advanced video settings with the resolution toggle switched to Up to 4K HD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/riverside-advanced-4k-hd-resolution.jpg)

Switched to 4K HD — note the warning about longer upload and processing times

## Trade-offs to Consider

- **4K files are much larger** — expect longer upload and processing times
- **Your camera must support it** — if your webcam only does 1080p, the setting won't help
- **Frame rate** is set separately (24 FPS recommended) — also visible on this settings page but is not enabled for plans lower than Business.
- **Audio sample rate** (44.1 kHz vs 48 kHz) can also be configured here to help [avoid lip sync issues](https://cotovan.com/how-to-avoid-lip-sync-issues-in-riverside/)

For most podcasters and content creators, **1080p is the sweet spot** — high enough quality for YouTube and social media without the massive file sizes of 4K.

Ready to record in high quality? [Get started with Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside).

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