Watch videos at high frame rate

How to watch at high frame rate

To get high frame rate playback, watch a YouTube video at a quality of 720p or 1080p.

In the quality menu, high frame rate will be listed next to the resolution (example: 1080p60).

Force lower frame rate playback

To watch a video at a lower frame rate, switch the quality to 480p or lower.

High frame rate requirements

Only videos that are uploaded or livestreamed with a high frame rate can be played at high frame rate.

High frame rate video is available on the following mobile and other platforms:

• Android: 720p capable device running Android 4.1 or later, using YouTube app v10.18 or later.
• Apple TV.
• PS3 and PS4 app.