Video Export Settings Generator

Get the optimal export settings for any platform. Resolution, bitrate, codec, and audio settings.

Recommended Settings for YouTube 1080p HD

Video

Resolution
1920 x 1080
16:9 aspect ratio
Frame Rate
30 fps
Supported: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60 fps
Codec / Container
H.264
Container: MP4
Bitrate
12 Mbps
Range: 8 - 16 Mbps

Audio

Audio Codec
AAC
Stereo, 48 kHz
Audio Bitrate
384 kbps

Platform Notes

  • Most common YouTube format
  • Good balance of quality and file size
  • 60fps recommended for gaming content
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -preset slow -crf 18 -b:v 12M -maxrate 16M -bufsize 32M -vf "scale=1920:1080" -r 30 -c:a aac -b:a 384k -ar 48000 -movflags +faststart output.mp4

Replace "input.mp4" with your source file and "output.mp4" with desired output name.

Quick Reference: All Platforms

PlatformResolutionBitrateFPSMax
4K UHD3840x216045 Mbps30-
1080p HD1920x108012 Mbps30-
Reels1080x19208 Mbps301m
Feed Video1080x10805 Mbps301m
Standard TikTok1080x19208 Mbps3010m
Twitter Video1920x10808 Mbps302m
4K SDR3840x216045 Mbps24-
1080p HD1920x108020 Mbps24-
1080i/p Broadcast1920x1080147 Mbps29.97-
4K UHD Broadcast3840x2160600 Mbps29.97-

Frequently Asked Questions