Export tips for YouTube video
- Export standard videos at 16:9 when you want the familiar widescreen player, but do not add black bars to vertical or square source video because YouTube adapts the player automatically.
- Use MP4 with H.264 video and AAC-LC or Opus audio for a broadly compatible upload. Keep the same frame rate used during recording.
- For SDR video at standard frame rates, YouTube recommends about 5 Mbps for 720p, 8 Mbps for 1080p, 16 Mbps for 1440p, and 35-45 Mbps for 4K.
Treat this table as an export checklist. Video specifications can change, so confirm the linked official source before a final render when a platform requirement is critical.