VideoResolutionSwitcher Plugin
Video Resolution Switcher adds a player control for manually choosing among the video qualities that already exist. It does not create missing resolutions.
- Sign in as an administrator.
- Open Admin → Plugins and enable VideoResolutionSwitcher.
- Play a video that has more than one encoded quality.
- Open the player's quality/resolution control and select a value such as 360p, 720p, or 1080p.
If only one quality exists, there is nothing for the plugin to switch.
| Feature | VideoResolutionSwitcher | VideoHLS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer selects a quality | Yes | Usually available |
| Player changes quality automatically | No | Yes, when adaptive variants exist |
| Creates additional resolutions | No | No; the Encoder creates them |
| Best use | Giving the viewer direct control | Playback on connections that change speed |
Why is the button missing? Confirm the plugin is enabled and the video has multiple valid resolutions.
Why is 1080p not listed? The 1080p file was not created, was not returned by storage, or is unavailable to that viewer.
Does selecting a lower quality save data? Usually yes, provided the selected source has a lower bitrate.
