Estimate storage for PS5 gameplay captures

The PlayStation 5 records clips for sharing and editing. Since resulting file size depends on capture settings and footage, measuring one real clip gives a useful baseline.

Method 1: use a measured clip

Suppose a 10-minute capture occupies 1.5 GB. That is an average of 0.15 GB per minute. A similar 60-minute clip would be about 9 GB if the average data rate stays close. This is a projection, not a guaranteed PS5 capture rate.

Method 2: estimate from bitrate

If you know the average bitrate in Mbps, use the file-size calculator. For example, 18 Mbps video plus 192 kbps audio for 60 minutes is approximately 8.19 GB. Console-generated files can differ because of codec choices, recording settings and content.

Plan for several recordings

If you intend to capture five hour-long gaming sessions, multiply a one-hour estimate by five and add extra room for variability. If your measured one-hour estimate is 9 GB, five similar hours is roughly 45 GB before any extra margin.

Moving clips off your console

Once you know the clip's actual file size, use the upload-time tool to estimate a transfer to online storage, if applicable. USB file copies depend on the storage device and transfer method rather than your internet upload speed.

Math-based estimates are not guarantees. Values depend on actual average bitrate, container overhead and your network or device.