Your Source

Platform

Source resolution

Source frame rate

Priority

Optimise for

Ctrl+Enter to calculate (Cmd+Enter on Mac)

Example Output

Recommended Export Settings

PlatformYouTube
Resolution3840x2160 (16:9)
Frame rate60 fps
CodecH.264 (AVC)
Bitrate50 – 68 Mbps
AudioAAC, 48 kHz, 320 kbps
ContainerMP4 (.mp4)

ℹ️H.265 (HEVC) produces smaller files at similar quality, but encoding is slower and not all editors support it.

Example: YouTube 4K 60fps export settings. Select your own platform and resolution to see your personalised result.

Recommended Export Settings

Platform guidance changes; this is a practical starting point.

Choose your settings and press Calculate to see recommendations.

How to Use

Step 1

Pick your platform

Select where you are uploading: YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels. Each platform has different resolution and bitrate preferences.

Step 2

Set source details

Choose the resolution and frame rate of your original footage. The calculator uses these to determine the best output settings and flag any conversion issues.

Step 3

Copy your settings

Review the recommended codec, bitrate range, audio settings and container format, then copy the full list as plain text to reference in your editing software.

Export Settings Calculator

How to Use

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