Screen Share Overview
The main factors that impact the screen sharing experience are the presenter’s computer, the content being shared, and the presenter’s location relative to the server. Below are best practices for optimizing the screen sharing experience.
If possible, use a computer with a discrete graphics card (gaming laptop/desktop computer)
Close all unnecessary apps and browser tabs to optimize computer performance
For best performance, the browser window containing the World needs to be “foregrounded” – it must be visible
When screen-sharing, both the World and shared content window must be resized to fit side by side – toggling between tabs will negatively impact performance
If using dual monitors, share from the smaller of the two monitors
Share Static content (no videos, GIFS, or websites with animation running)
Speakers based in the US will have the strongest audio quality (closer to server)
Share a Tab/Window/App instead of an entire screen
Keep shared window as small as possible while maintaining a 16:9 ratio
Size the window before sharing
CORRECT shared window
Both windows are “foregrounded” properly
Shared window is close to 16:9 aspect ratio - Displays correctly in the World
INCORRECT shared window
Windows are foregrounded but shared window is NOT 16:9 aspect ratio - Displays stretched in the World
How to Fix? Resize your window to a 16:9 ratio and re-share!