1. Format & Codec
- Container: MP4 (
.mp4)
- Video Codec: H.264 (High Profile, Level 4.2 for 1080p / 5.1 for 4K)
- Audio Codec: AAC — 320 kbps, 48 kHz
2. Resolution & Frame Rate
- 1080p (1920×1080): Standard for most uploads
- 4K (3840×2160): Only if needed (cinematic or HDR content)
- Frame Rate: Keep original (24 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps)
3. Recommended Bitrates
| Resolution |
Frame Rate |
Recommended Bitrate |
Max Bitrate |
| 1080p | 24–30 fps | 8 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| 1080p | 48–60 fps | 10 Mbps | 12 Mbps |
| 1440p (2K) | 24–30 fps | 16 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| 1440p (2K) | 48–60 fps | 24 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| 2160p (4K) | 24–30 fps | 35–45 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| 2160p (4K) | 48–60 fps | 53–68 Mbps | 70 Mbps |
💡 Tip: Stick to the “Recommended Bitrate” values. YouTube will re-encode anything higher, so exporting above that only wastes disk space.
4. Keyframe & Encoding Settings
- Keyframe interval: 2 seconds
- B-frames: 2
- Profile: High
- Chroma subsampling: 4:2:0
5. Color Space
- Standard (SDR): Rec. 709
- HDR: Rec. 2020 (PQ or HLG)
6. File Naming & Delivery
- Use clear names:
Project_EP01_EN_1080p_H264.mp4
- Keep files under 20 GB for faster upload and backup
✅ Summary for Editors:
Export in MP4 / H.264 / High Profile / 1080p / 8–10 Mbps / 320 kbps AAC.
You’ll get excellent quality, smaller files, and minimal recompression on YouTube.