Hey Editors! In this post I will tell you some export settings for your YouTube videos. So, read the full article to know these settings.
After reading this article, you can export your YouTube videos properly.
When you edit your videos always select 16:9 ratio and export in MP4 format.
Audio codec: AAC-LC
And video codec: H.264
Recommended settings for SDR videos:
| Resolution | Bitrate For Standard Frame Rate (24,25, 30) |
Bitrate For High Frame Rate (48, 50, 60) |
|---|---|---|
| 2160p (4K) | 35–45 Mbps | 53–68 Mbps |
| 1440p (2K) | 16 Mbps | 24 Mbps |
| 1080p | 8 Mbps | 12 Mbps |
| 720p | 5 Mbps | 7.5 Mbps |
| 480p | 2.5 Mbps | 4 Mbps |
| 360p | 1 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps |
Recommended settings for HDR videos:
| Resolution | Bitrate For Standard Frame Rate (24,25, 30) |
Bitrate For High Frame Rate (48, 50, 60) |
|---|---|---|
| 2160p (4K) | 44–56 Mbps | 66–85 Mbps |
| 1440p (2K) | 20 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| 1080p | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps |
| 720p | 6.5 Mbps | 9.5 Mbps |
| 480p | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 360p | Not Supported | Not Supported |
If you don't have any knowledge about above settings, here are the partial settings which you can use while exporting your videos in KineMaster or other video editing apps.
| Resolution | Bitrate |
|---|---|
| 2160p (4K) | 35-45 Mbps |
| 1080p (Full HD) | 8-12 Mbps |
| 720p (HD) | 5-8 Mbps |