Minimum Requirements for Uploads

Video Bitrate: 

Minimum video bitrates for uploads, based on Standard and High frame rates:

Type Bitrate,
Standard (24, 25, 30 fps)
Bitrate,
High (48, 50, 60 fps)
2160p (4K) 30 Mbps or higher 50 Mbps or higher
1440 (2K) 16 Mbps 24 Mbps
1080p 8 Mbps 12 Mbps

Codec: 

For best results, encode to the H.264 codec.


File Format: 

MP4, MOV, or M4V


Audio: 

AAC-LC format at 320 kbps with a sample rate of 96khz or 48khz.


Individual File Size

Each individual video file size cannot be more than 50GB

Bigger videos must be split into sizes under 50GB. 


Scan Type: 

Progressive only (Interlaced is not supported)


Using Compression Tools to optimize file-sizes?

We recommend using professional-grade solutions:


With Handbrake, we recommend the Web > Vimeo YouTube HQ presets with:

  • Constant Framerate
  • 30fps (or same as source)

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