Export Settings Explained
Understanding export settings helps you choose the right quality for your use case.
Resolution Comparison
| Resolution | Pixels | File Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p | 1280×720 | Small | Social preview, drafts |
| 1080p | 1920×1080 | Medium | YouTube, most uses |
| 4K | 3840×2160 | Large | Cinema, large displays |
Format Comparison
MP4 (H.264)
- ✅ Universal playback
- ✅ Good compression
- ✅ Works everywhere
- Best for: General distribution
WebM (VP9)
- ✅ Excellent web performance
- ✅ Open format
- ⚠️ Limited device support
- Best for: Web embedding
MOV (ProRes)
- ✅ Professional quality
- ✅ Best for editing
- ⚠️ Large file size
- Best for: Post-production
Frame Rate Guide
24 fps
- Classic cinematic look
- Slight motion blur
- Film-like aesthetic
30 fps
- Standard video look
- Smooth playback
- Common for online video
60 fps
- Very smooth motion
- Modern look
- Good for action content
Bitrate and Quality
Higher resolution and frame rate = larger files:
| Settings | Approximate Size (1 min) |
|---|---|
| 720p/24fps | ~30-50 MB |
| 1080p/30fps | ~80-150 MB |
| 4K/30fps | ~300-500 MB |
Recommendations by Platform
| Platform | Resolution | Frame Rate |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 1080p | 24 or 30 |
| TikTok | 1080p | 30 |
| 1080p | 30 | |
| Vimeo | 1080p+ | 24 |
| TV Broadcast | 1080p | 24 |
| Cinema | 4K | 24 |