INI generator

Calculators

Visual comparison

Move the slider to compare the visual differences. Have another INI configuration to share? Post it in the ARK feedback channel. Join Discord

DefaultExample: Hard INI

Drag the handle to compare default and selected graphics. Double-click it to center.

Preset

Custom

Gamma3.0

Generated console commands

r.ScreenPercentage 100 | r.vsync 1 | t.MaxFPS 60 | r.Tonemapper.Sharpen 0 | r.VolumetricCloud 1 | r.VolumetricFog 1 | r.Fog 1 | r.SkyAtmosphere 1 | r.ShadowQuality 3 | r.Shadow.Virtual.Enable 1 | r.Shadow.CSM.MaxCascades 4 | r.ContactShadows 1 | r.DistanceFieldShadowing 1 | r.Lumen.Reflections.Allow 1 | r.Lumen.DiffuseIndirect.Allow 1 | r.Lumen.Reflections.Contrast 0 | r.Lumen.ScreenProbeGather.RadianceCache.ProbeResolution 128 | r.DynamicGlobalIlluminationMethod 1 | sg.GlobalIlluminationQuality 3 | r.Water.SingleLayer.Reflection 1 | r.SSR.Quality 4 | r.SkylightIntensityMultiplier 1 | r.LightShaftQuality 1 | r.LightCulling.Quality 1 | grass.SizeScale 1 | grass.DensityScale 1 | grass.Enable 1 | sg.FoliageQuality 3 | foliage.LODDistanceScale 1 | r.foliage.WPODisableMultiplier 0 | r.BloomQuality 5 | r.DepthOfFieldQuality 2 | r.MotionBlur.Amount 1 | r.EyeAdaptationQuality 2 | r.PostProcessing.DisableMaterials 0 | r.Color.Grading 1 | r.LensFlareQuality 2 | ark.MaxActiveDestroyedMeshGeoCollectionCount 100 | FX.MaxCPUParticlesPerEmitter 100 | fx.MaxNiagaraGPUParticlesSpawnPerFrame 100 | fx.EnableNiagaraSpriteRendering 1 | sg.EffectsQuality 3 | sg.TextureQuality 3 | r.MipMapLODBias 0 | r.Streaming.PoolSize 3000 | r.Nanite.MaxPixelsPerEdge 1 | wp.Runtime.HLOD 1 | r.DetailMode 2 | r.MaxAnisotropy 8 | r.FidelityFX.FSR3.Enabled 0 | r.FidelityFX.FSR3.UseNativeDX12 0 | r.NGX.DLSS.Enable 0 | r.VT.EnableFeedback 1 | r.AOOverwriteSceneColor 0 | Slate.GlobalScrollAmount 20 | r.Water.SingleLayer 1 | r.Shading.FurnaceTest 0 | r.Shading.FurnaceTest.SampleCount 1 | r.SetNearClipPlane 10 | r.GlobalMinDirectionalLightAngle 0 | r.RefractionQuality 2 | r.TemporalAA 1 | Gamma 3

Settings

Screen PercentageLowers internal render resolution to 50% for massive FPS boost. Makes image less sharp but significantly improves performance.r.ScreenPercentage 100Copy failed. Select the command text and copy it manually.
VSyncDisables vertical sync to remove FPS cap and reduce input lag. May cause screen tearing but allows unlimited FPS.r.vsync 1Copy failed. Select the command text and copy it manually.
Max FPSRemoves FPS limit to allow maximum frame rate. Essential for competitive play and high refresh rate monitors.t.MaxFPS 60Copy failed. Select the command text and copy it manually.

3 of 68 settings

How to use

Select the performance features you want to enable.
Copy the generated commands.
Open ARK and press Tab to open the console.
Paste the commands and press Enter.
For permanent settings, add them to your GameUserSettings.ini file.