The Overwolf video recorder currently supports the following codecs:

  1. Nvidia NVENC
  2. Intel Quick Sync
  3. x264
  4. AMD's AMF encoder 
  5. AV1 (Available only on Intel Arc GPUs, GeForce RTX 40 Series & Radeon RX 7000 Series.)

Default Codec Selection

Overwolf automatically chooses the best available codec for your system.
The selection follows the priority order listed above.


You can manually change the codec by opening Overwolf Settings → Capture → Advanced, then scrolling down to the Encoding section.

After selecting your preferred codec, make sure to fully restart Overwolf to apply the changes.

Codec Availability

  • x264

    • This is a software encoder and is always available.

    • However, it relies on your CPU, and using it can sometimes cause corrupted or low-quality videos. Especially if your CPU is already under heavy load.

  • Hardware encoders (Nvidia NVENC, Intel Quick Sync, AMD AMF, AV1)

    • These are only available if your PC includes the corresponding hardware.

    • They provide much better performance and higher-quality recordings with minimal impact on your system.

If you believe your PC supports a hardware-based encoder but you're not sure how to enable it, refer to the guides linked above.