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!