How to Configure ENB for GTA 5 - Settings and Optimization 2025

How to Configure ENB for GTA 5

ENB Series adds advanced post-processing effects to GTA 5. This guide covers configuration for best visuals and performance.

What is ENB?

ENB is a graphics modification that adds effects like:

• Ambient occlusion
• Depth of field
• Color correction
• Lens effects
• Better reflections
• Enhanced lighting

Accessing ENB Menu

Default hotkeys:

• Shift+Enter - Open ENB menu
• Shift+F12 - Toggle ENB on/off

Main Settings Categories

EFFECT:

• EnableBloom - Glow effects
• EnableAmbientOcclusion - Shadow depth
• EnableDetailedShadow - Shadow quality
• EnableLens - Lens flare/dirt

BLOOM:

• Intensity - Bloom strength
• Threshold - When bloom activates
• Curve - Bloom falloff

SSAO (Ambient Occlusion):

• SamplingQuality - Detail level
• SamplingRange - AO spread
• Amount - AO strength

Color Configuration

Color Correction:

• Saturation - Color intensity
• Contrast - Light/dark difference
• Brightness - Overall light level
• Gamma - Mid-tone adjustment

Tone Mapping:

• Exposure - Light sensitivity
• AdaptationSensitivity - Auto exposure speed

Performance Settings

For Better FPS:

• Disable or lower SSAO quality
• Disable Detailed Shadows
• Lower Bloom quality
• Disable Lens effects
• Reduce reflection quality

Quality vs Performance:

SettingQualityPerformance SSAO QualityHighLow/Off BloomEnabledLower intensity Detailed ShadowsOnOff ReflectionsHighMedium/Low

Saving Configuration

1. Make changes in ENB menu
2. Click Save Configuration
3. Settings save to enblocal.ini and enbseries.ini

Common Issues

Too dark:

Increase Brightness or Gamma in color correction

Washed out:

Decrease Exposure or Bloom intensity

Performance bad:

Disable heavy effects (SSAO, detailed shadows)

Preset Recommendations

• Cinematic: High bloom, strong color grading
• Realistic: Subtle effects, natural colors
• Performance: Minimal effects, maximum FPS

Conclusion

Experiment with settings to find your perfect balance of visuals and performance!