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How to Change Field of View Iracing

Clear, step-by-step answer to how to change field of view iracing for iRacing drivers—fix your cockpit view fast, with exact in-sim menu steps and quick tips.

If you’re asking how to change field of view iracing, the quick outcome: you change it in the in‑sim View Editor (choose a camera, adjust Zoom/FOV or Eyepoint, then save the view). You’re in the right place — below are the plain, exact steps to fix it fast.

how to change field of view iracing — Quick Answer

Open a test or practice session, open the View Editor for the camera you use (cockpit/driver), adjust the Zoom (this changes FOV) and/or move the Eyepoint, then save that camera as your default. Use a FOV calculator if you want a mathematically correct number.

What’s really going on

iRacing doesn’t use one global “FOV” slider in the main options. Each camera has its own Zoom (which controls apparent FOV) and an Eyepoint (where your eyes sit in the cockpit). Changing zoom gives a wider or narrower visual field; moving the eyepoint shifts perspective. The result: wrong FOV usually looks like objects too close/too small, or corner exit distances feel off.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Start a test or practice session in iRacing so you can change and preview camera settings.
  2. Open the View Editor: select the camera you use (for example “Driver” or “Cockpit”) and choose Edit/View options. You’ll see controls for Zoom and Eyepoint.
  3. Adjust Zoom to change field of view. Lower zoom = wider FOV; higher zoom = narrower FOV. Make small changes, then apply to preview.
  4. Use the Eyepoint control if the view feels off-center or too high/low. Move the eyepoint forward/back or up/down to match your real seating position.
  5. Save the camera as a new view or overwrite the existing one so the changes stick for future sessions.
  6. (Optional) Use an external FOV calculator: enter your monitor size, distance, and resolution to get a Zoom/FOV value to match real-world geometry, then set Zoom to that value and fine-tune.

Extra tips / checklist

  • Always change FOV in a live session so you can immediately test under speed and corners.
  • If you use triple monitors, calculate FOV per monitor or use a calculator for multi-monitor setups.
  • Don’t rely only on eyeballing: a small numeric change has a big effect. Move in 1–3% Zoom steps.
  • If your cockpit feels “too close,” lower the Zoom first before moving the eyepoint.
  • Save multiple views (e.g., “Cockpit — Real FOV”, “TV — Narrow”) so you can switch without re-editing.

FAQs

Q: Where is the FOV slider in iRacing options?
A: There isn’t a single global FOV slider. You edit Zoom/FOV per camera in the View Editor while in a session.

Q: Should I use eyepoint or Zoom to fix a bad view?
A: Use Zoom to change how wide/narrow the view is. Use Eyepoint to change position and alignment. Fix Zoom first, then Eyepoint.

Q: Can I set the same FOV for every car?
A: No — views are per car and per camera. Save templates for each car or copy a view between cars to keep consistency.

Q: How do I get a precise, real-world FOV?
A: Use an FOV calculator (many are online). Input your screen size, distance, and resolution; then apply that calculated Zoom number in the View Editor.

Short wrap-up

Changing field of view in iRacing is done per camera via the View Editor’s Zoom and Eyepoint controls. Do it in a practice session, save your view, and use a calculator if you want a precise real-world match. Try a lap or two and tweak in small steps until it feels natural.