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.
Frame rate:
Same as source - CBR (e.g. 24, 30, 60 fps) or VFR
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)
