Best Webcam Settings for Video Calls

If you want a quick win: 1080p @ 30fps, steady lighting, fixed white balance, gentle sharpening.

Resolution & Framerate

• 1080p gives a clean look without crushing bandwidth
• 30fps feels natural; 60fps helps only with fast motion and good light

Exposure & White Balance

• Auto exposure is fine in stable light; lock it if you can
• Fix white balance when your light doesn't change (prevents color shifts mid-call)

Compression & Bandwidth

• Call apps adapt quality to your upload speed
• If calls look blocky, reduce background movement, close downloads, and prefer wired Ethernet

Testing Workflow

1. Set lighting → choose 1080p/30 → lock WB
2. Join a test call from a second device
3. Change one setting at a time and keep what improves clarity