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.mp4Replace "input.mp4" with your source file and "output.mp4" with desired output name.
Quick Reference: All Platforms
| Platform | Resolution | Bitrate | FPS | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K UHD | 3840x2160 | 45 Mbps | 30 | - |
| 1080p HD | 1920x1080 | 12 Mbps | 30 | - |
| Reels | 1080x1920 | 8 Mbps | 30 | 1m |
| Feed Video | 1080x1080 | 5 Mbps | 30 | 1m |
| Standard TikTok | 1080x1920 | 8 Mbps | 30 | 10m |
| Twitter Video | 1920x1080 | 8 Mbps | 30 | 2m |
| 4K SDR | 3840x2160 | 45 Mbps | 24 | - |
| 1080p HD | 1920x1080 | 20 Mbps | 24 | - |
| 1080i/p Broadcast | 1920x1080 | 147 Mbps | 29.97 | - |
| 4K UHD Broadcast | 3840x2160 | 600 Mbps | 29.97 | - |