PS App Auto-Upload Stops at 1080p: Save Your GTA 6 Clips in 4K

PS5's auto-upload to the PlayStation App stops at 1080p. Your 4K clips will not make it to the cloud. Here is what actually saves your best moments in full quality before November 19.

What the PS App auto-upload does

The PlayStation App receives screenshots and short videos from your PS5. The clips stay there for 14 days. You can then download them to your phone or share them.

The limits are:

• Videos under 3 minutes long
• 1080p or lower
• PS5 in rest mode with internet on

Videos saved in a higher resolution will not be uploaded.

How to save 4K clips with a USB drive

1. Format a USB drive as exFAT.
2. Plug it into a USB port on the front or back of the console.

You can then move them to your computer or phone.

How to turn on 4K recording

Go to Settings > Captures and Broadcasts > Captures. Under Video Clip Format, pick WebM (4K) or MP4 (4K). WebM files are smaller. MP4 files work with more editing apps.

4K recording only works when your PS5 is connected to a 4K display.

What auto-upload is good for

Auto-upload works well for quick moments. If you want to share a funny death or a close call on social media right after it happens, the PS App is fast. The clip is already on your phone.

For your best clips, the ones you want to edit or post later, save them in 4K and copy them with a USB drive.

Quick checklist

• Set your video format to 4K in Settings > Captures and Broadcasts > Captures.
• Keep a USB drive formatted as exFAT.
• Copy your best clips to the drive before they fill up your console storage.
• Use the PS App for quick 1080p shares, not for your main content.

Cutting clips from 4K recordings

When you have a 4K file on your computer, you can upload it to ViceForge and pick the GTA game profile. The AI finds action, kills, chases and crashes.

Sources

• PlayStation Support: PS5 captures in PS App
• PlayStation Support: Capture PS5 gameplay