# Streaming HDR Content Live on YouTube

With YouTube live streaming in the PRISM app, you can stream **High Dynamic Range (HDR)** videos that showcase sharper and more realistic colors. However, it is important to ensure that both your environment and content support HDR.

For example, to live stream HDR gaming content, you need to:

* Play a game that supports HDR output.
* Turn on HDR in both  the os and game settings.
* Use a monitor or TV that supports HDR.
* Use a compatible encoder, such as H.265.

To live stream other HDR video content, you need to:

* Use a camera that supports HDR video with either the PQ or HLG color standards. Check your camera’s manual to confirm compatibility.
* Use a monitor or TV that supports HDR.
* Use a compatible encoder, such as H.265.<br>

If any of these requirements are not met, it may not be possible to view or stream the content in HDR format properly.

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Multi-streaming is not supported when streaming HDR content live on YouTube.
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To set live streaming to HDR format, click the Settings icon in the lower-left corner. Make sure you have linked your YouTube channel.

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In Settings, select the **Output** tab, then choose **Youtube - HLS** as the service, and set **Output Mode** to **Advanced**.

In the **Streaming** section, locate the **Video Encoder** option and set to **H.265** or **HEVC**. The exact name may vary depending on your graphics card manufacturer.

Next, adjust the **Bitrate** option to **10,000 Kbps**. Although other values can be used, HDR content generally requires a higher bitrate than standard video, making **10,000 Kbps the recommended setting**. Ensuring a stable and fast internet connection will help maintain smooth streaming.

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After configuring these settings, move to the **Advanced** tab. In the **Video** section, set the **Color Format** to **P010**, the **Color Space** to **Rec. 2100 (PQ) or Rec. 2100 (HLG)**, and the **Color Range** to **Full**.

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At this point, HDR streaming is enabled, but additional configurations are required for PRISM Live Studio sources to ensure that they output HDR content correctly. PRISM Live Studio supports HDR content in the following sources:

* Video Capture Device
* Game Capture
* Display Capture
* Window Capture

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PRISM Lens does not currently support HDR output.
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The instructions for configuring each source are provided below.

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## Setting HDR in Video Capture Device source

Once HDR live streaming is enabled, configuring the individual sources is necessary to ensure proper HDR output. To enable HDR for a **Video Capture Device** source, open its **Properties** window by double-clicking the source. In the **Properties** window, adjust the **Color Space** option to **Rec. 2100 (PQ) or Rec. 2100 (HLG)** and set the **Color Range** to **Full**. Additionally, make sure that the capture device itself is transmitting video in HDR format.

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## Setting HDR in Game Capture source

Once HDR live streaming is enabled, configuring the individual sources is necessary to ensure proper HDR output. To enable HDR for a **Game Capture** source, open its **Properties** window by double-clicking the source. In the **Properties** window, set the **RGB10A2 Color Space** option to **Rec. 2100 (PQ)**.

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It is also essential to verify that both the operating system and the game have HDR enabled. For example, in **Windows 11**, HDR is disabled by default. To activate it, navigate to **Settings > System > Display > HDR**, then enable the **Use HDR** option.

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## Setting HDR in Display Capture source

Once HDR live streaming is enabled, configuring the individual sources is necessary to ensure proper HDR output. To enable HDR for a **Display Capture** source, open its **Properties** window by double-clicking the source. Select **DXGI Desktop Duplication** as the **Capture Method**. The **Force SDR** option should be **unchecked**, as enabling it will prevent HDR output.

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Similar to game capture, HDR must be enabled at the system level. For example, in **Windows 11**, HDR is disabled by default. To activate it, navigate to **Settings > System > Display > HDR**, then enable the **Use HDR** option.

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