I want to find
YouTube suggests 8 Mbps for 1080p30, 12 Mbps for 1080p60.
File size
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Start a videoHow to use the bitrate & file size calculator
- Choose what to findFile size from a bitrate, or the bitrate for a size limit.
- Enter the lengthAnd the audio bitrate, usually 128–320 kbps.
- Use it in your exportSet the video bitrate in your editor’s export settings.
Questions
How is file size calculated?
Size = (video bitrate + audio bitrate) × length ÷ 8. A 10-minute video at 8 Mbps is about 600 MB.
What bitrate does YouTube recommend?
About 8 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps and 12 Mbps at 60 fps, 35–45 Mbps for 4K.
My file is too big. What now?
Lower the bitrate or the resolution, or run it through the free video compressor.