Video
Social video export settings
Use researched starting points for social exports, with the re-encode caveat attached.
This reference page does not process files. Interactive calculators linked from here process locally when you use them.
YouTube 1080p
1920×1080 · 30 fps · 8000 kbps video · 192 kbps audio
Common high-quality upload starting point. YouTube re-encodes every upload.
YouTube Shorts
1080×1920 · 30 fps · 8000 kbps video · 128 kbps audio
Vertical 9:16. Keep clips at or under 60 seconds unless the current product limit differs.
TikTok
1080×1920 · 30 fps · 6000 kbps video · 128 kbps audio
Vertical 9:16. Platform re-encoding is aggressive; sharp source still helps.
Instagram Reels
1080×1920 · 30 fps · 5000 kbps video · 128 kbps audio
Vertical 9:16. Avoid mixing 24 fps and 30 fps in one edit if the app restretches time.
LinkedIn native video
1920×1080 · 30 fps · 5000 kbps video · 192 kbps audio
Landscape is still the safest default for feed playback on desktop.
What this tool does
The page lists pixel size, frame rate, and bitrate starting points we are willing to publish as of the review date. It is not a live scrape of each platform’s help centre.
How to use it
- Pick a destination.
- Read the starting point.
- Confirm against the platform’s current documentation before a critical campaign.
Supported input
- None required
Output
- On-page reference plus optional JSON
Privacy
This reference page does not process files. Interactive calculators linked from here process locally when you use them.
ConvertPass does not include your input in analytics, URLs, or error reports. Encoding: N/A. Limit: N/A.
Limitations
- Platforms change limits without notice.
- We do not claim these settings skip transcoding.
- HDR and 10-bit paths are not covered here.
Example
YouTube 1080p
1920×1080, 30 fps, 8000 kbps video, 192 kbps audio as a starting point
Troubleshooting
- The platform still looks soft
- They re-encode. Start sharper than you think, avoid stacking compression, and keep text large.
FAQ
Will following this skip YouTube’s transcode?
No. YouTube always transcodes. The goal is to give their encoder a clean source.
Why 30 fps not 24?
Social feeds are mixed. 30 is a safer default for UI motion. Film projects can stay at 24 if the whole pipeline agrees.
Do you process my video here?
No. This page is reference. Processing tools are labelled separately and are not in phase one.
When was this reviewed?
16 August 2026. Treat it as stale after platform policy changes.
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Last reviewed 16 August 2026. Report a problem. Reports do not include your input.