Managing advanced video settings in zoom App
Zoom’s desktop client features advanced video options that let you control the video feed and troubleshoot problems.
Note:
Advanced technical users should use these features. When these options are accessed without knowledge of a device’s hardware and software configuration, a substandard experience can result.
Prerequisites for advanced video settings
- Zoom desktop client
- Windows: 5.3.0 (52651.0920) or higher
- macOS: 5.3.0 (52651.0920) or higher
- Linux: 5.3.465578.0920 or higher
How to access advanced video options
- Log in to the Zoom desktop client.
- Select your profile picture, then click Settings.
- Select the Video tab.
- Then click Advanced.
- Based on your operating system, you will have the following options:
- Improve video quality with de-noise (Windows, macOS, Linux):
- It allows users to generate a more clear video image by using software-based noise removal.
- Receive video with hardware acceleration (macOS, Linux):
- The application uses hardware resources to improve the rendering of received video feeds; if your system does not have the required hardware resources, the image may be distorted.
- If you are using Windows, use hardware acceleration:
- Video processing:
- The system uses hardware resources to improve rendering of the overall video feed; if the system does not have the hardware resources, the picture will be distorted.
- Sending video:
- This uses hardware resources to improve rendering of the video feed that is being sent; if your system does not have the required hardware resources, this may negatively affect the image.
- Receiving video:
- Improves rendering of received video feeds by using hardware resources; if your computer lacks the required hardware resources, this may worsen the image.
- Windows Video Rendering Method:
- Specifies what graphics API should be used to render the video. This is set to Auto by default, but other options include Direct3D11 Flip Mode, Direct3D11, Direct3D9, and GDI.
- Post-processing settings in Windows include:
- The video is processed after it has been captured. It is set to Auto by default, but you can also enable or disable it.
- Video Capturing Method (Windows): Lets you choose which multimedia framework to use. Default setting is Auto, but Direct Show and Media Foundation are also options.