Preserve the film’s 23.976 fps cadence if your encoder supports it, but test before relying on it. YouTube’s published encoder guidance does not specifically confirm 23.976 fps as an accepted incoming rate: its bitrate table is organized around 30 and 60 fps, while the Live Streaming API lists 30fps, 60fps, or variable. For a cautious setup, use the 30 fps bitrate row for your resolution and codec as an approximation, then check stream health in a test broadcast.
Can YouTube Live accept a 23.976 fps stream?
YouTube’s general encoder guidance says frame rates up to 60 fps, but does not name 23.976 fps. The YouTube Live Streaming API documents cdn.frameRate values of 30fps, 60fps, and variable; it does not expose a dedicated 23.976 option. These documents do not establish that YouTube rejects fractional-rate input, either. Treat exact 23.976 fps ingestion as unspecified, not guaranteed or prohibited.
If your encoder offers 24000/1001 (usually displayed as 23.976 fps), keeping that output rate preserves the source film’s cadence and avoids an unnecessary frame-rate conversion. Send a test stream and inspect the incoming stream status before scheduling the full playlist. YouTube’s Live Control Room detects the encoder’s resolution and frame rate automatically by default; a custom stream key can enable manual resolution settings. YouTube also transcodes the live input into viewer-facing formats. YouTube’s encoder settings guidance
Recommended encoder settings
| Setting | Suggested configuration |
|---|---|
| Protocol | RTMPS is YouTube’s recommendation. Its encoder settings also list RTMP/RTMPS. |
| Video codec | H.264, H.265/HEVC, or AV1. |
| Frame rate | Use progressive 24000/1001 if available and if the test stream is healthy; otherwise use an output rate your encoder and workflow support. Exact 23.976 fps ingestion is not specifically confirmed in YouTube’s documentation. |
| Rate control | CBR. |
| Keyframes | Two-second interval recommended; do not exceed four seconds. |
| Advanced video | Square pixels, progressive scan, two B-frames, one reference frame, and CABAC. |
| SDR color | Rec. 709, 8-bit. |
| HDR | YouTube recommends H.265; its guidance says AV1 is not supported for HDR. |
| Audio over RTMP/RTMPS | AAC or MP3. For stereo, YouTube lists 44.1 kHz and 128 kbps. For 5.1, AAC only, with 48 kHz and 384 kbps listed. |
These settings follow YouTube’s current encoder settings guidance. Its bitrate values are grouped by resolution and 30/60 fps—not 23.976 fps—so the 30 fps figures below are a practical reference, not a platform-published 23.976 recommendation.
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For a 23.976 fps film, use the corresponding 30 fps row as a cautious starting point. The figures are YouTube’s stated minimum and recommended bitrates for 30 fps; they are not bespoke settings for fractional frame rates.
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| 720p at 30 fps | H.264 | 3 Mbps | 8 Mbps |
| 720p at 30 fps | AV1 or H.265 | 2 Mbps | 6 Mbps |
Choose a rate your actual upload connection can sustain reliably, with enough headroom for normal variation. Run a speed test and test with representative film motion and audio; a nominal bitrate that your connection cannot maintain is not a safe choice. YouTube advises testing before going live and monitoring stream health during the event. YouTube encoder guidance
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- Set up the stream in YouTube Studio. Create or schedule the live stream in Live Control Room, then copy its stream key into the encoder. YouTube’s encoder onboarding explains the setup: Create a YouTube live stream with an encoder.
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- Watch stream health and playback. Test representative movement and sound, check for buffering or dropped input, and confirm that the viewer output behaves acceptably before the scheduled broadcast.
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- The stream does not start or the incoming rate is unclear: fractional-rate ingestion is not specifically documented. Confirm the encoder is sending, check the Live Control Room’s stream status, and test with a supported output option if needed.
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