✳ SOURCED · H264 · MP4

YouTube (long-form) · long

Container: mp4. Video codec: h264. Audio codec: aac. Resolution: 1920×1080 (16:9). FPS: 30.

Quality profiles: SAFE_DEFAULT, HIGH_QUALITY, SMALL_FILE, MASTEREditors: 5Source: support.google.com/youtube/answe…Verified at: 2026-09-19

Settings by quality profile

SAFE_DEFAULT

ffmpeg

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	8000 kbps
Audio bitrate	192 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

FFmpeg command

ffmpeg -y -i in.mov -vf "scale=1920:1080:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1920:1080:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2,setsar=1" -r 30 -c:v libx264 -profile:v high -pix_fmt yuv420p -b:v 8000k -maxrate 9600k -bufsize 16000k -c:a aac -b:a 192k -ar 48000 -ac 2 -movflags +faststart out.mp4

Editor instructions

Run ffmpeg with the args below.

premiere-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	8000 kbps
Audio bitrate	192 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 192 kbps.

davinci-resolve

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	8000 kbps
Audio bitrate	192 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 192 kbps.

final-cut-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	8000 kbps
Audio bitrate	192 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 192 kbps.

capcut

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	8000 kbps
Audio bitrate	192 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 192 kbps.

HIGH_QUALITY

ffmpeg

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	16000 kbps
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

FFmpeg command

ffmpeg -y -i in.mov -vf "scale=1920:1080:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1920:1080:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2,setsar=1" -r 30 -c:v libx264 -preset slow -profile:v high -pix_fmt yuv420p -b:v 16000k -c:a aac -b:a 256k -ar 48000 -ac 2 -movflags +faststart out.mp4

Editor instructions

Run ffmpeg with the args below.

premiere-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	16000 kbps
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use the high-quality bitrate below).

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 256 kbps.

davinci-resolve

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	16000 kbps
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use the high-quality bitrate below).

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 256 kbps.

final-cut-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	16000 kbps
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use the high-quality bitrate below).

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 256 kbps.

capcut

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	16000 kbps
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use the high-quality bitrate below).

In DaVinci Resolve: Project > Master Settings: Timeline resolution & frame rate as below. Deliver > Custom: MP4 / H.264 / AAC, bitrate below, Limit to set to Video. Use the resolved audio settings below.

In Final Cut Pro: New Project > Custom: format AVCHD 1080p29.97 (or as below), Use the resolved audio settings below. Share > Master File: H.264, bitrate below.

Audio: aac, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 256 kbps.

SMALL_FILE

ffmpeg

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	3500 kbps
Audio bitrate	128 kbps
Audio sample rate	44100 Hz
Audio channels	2

FFmpeg command

ffmpeg -y -i in.mov -vf "scale=1920:1080:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1920:1080:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2,setsar=1" -r 30 -c:v libx264 -preset veryslow -crf 26 -profile:v high -pix_fmt yuv420p -b:v 3500k -c:a aac -b:a 128k -ar 44100 -ac 2 -movflags +faststart out.mp4

Editor instructions

Run ffmpeg with the args below.

premiere-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	3500 kbps
Audio bitrate	128 kbps
Audio sample rate	44100 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use VBR 1-pass, target the small-file bitrate).

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, 2 channels, 128 kbps.

davinci-resolve

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	3500 kbps
Audio bitrate	128 kbps
Audio sample rate	44100 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use VBR 1-pass, target the small-file bitrate).

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, 2 channels, 128 kbps.

final-cut-pro

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	3500 kbps
Audio bitrate	128 kbps
Audio sample rate	44100 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use VBR 1-pass, target the small-file bitrate).

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, 2 channels, 128 kbps.

capcut

Container	mp4
Video codec	h264
Audio codec	aac
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	3500 kbps
Audio bitrate	128 kbps
Audio sample rate	44100 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In Premiere Pro: Sequence > Sequence Presets > AVCHD > 1080p29.97 (or matching frame rate). Export > Media: H.264, Match Source, VBR 2-pass, Target Bitrate as listed. Use the resolved audio settings below. (use VBR 1-pass, target the small-file bitrate).

In CapCut desktop: Export > Custom: resolution as below, frame rate as below, quality High, format MP4, codec H.264. Use the resolved audio settings below.

Audio: aac, 44100 Hz, 2 channels, 128 kbps.

MASTER

ffmpeg

Container	mov
Video codec	prores422hq
Audio codec	pcm_s24le
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	—
Audio bitrate	—
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

FFmpeg command

ffmpeg -y -i in.mov -vf "scale=1920:1080:force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,pad=1920:1080:(ow-iw)/2:(oh-ih)/2,setsar=1" -r 30 -c:v prores_ks -profile:v 3 -pix_fmt yuv422p10le -c:a pcm_s24le -ar 48000 -ac 2 out.mov

Editor instructions

Run ffmpeg with the args below.

premiere-pro

Container	mov
Video codec	prores422hq
Audio codec	pcm_s24le
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	—
Audio bitrate	—
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In DaVinci Resolve: Deliver > Master: ProRes 422 HQ, audio settings as listed below. Master is for archival/proxy; not a delivery format.

Audio: pcm_s24le, 48000 Hz, 2 channels.

davinci-resolve

Container	mov
Video codec	prores422hq
Audio codec	pcm_s24le
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	—
Audio bitrate	—
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In DaVinci Resolve: Deliver > Master: ProRes 422 HQ, audio settings as listed below. Master is for archival/proxy; not a delivery format.

Audio: pcm_s24le, 48000 Hz, 2 channels.

final-cut-pro

Container	mov
Video codec	prores422hq
Audio codec	pcm_s24le
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	—
Audio bitrate	—
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In DaVinci Resolve: Deliver > Master: ProRes 422 HQ, audio settings as listed below. Master is for archival/proxy; not a delivery format.

Audio: pcm_s24le, 48000 Hz, 2 channels.

capcut

Container	mov
Video codec	prores422hq
Audio codec	pcm_s24le
Resolution	1920×1080
FPS	30
Aspect	16:9
Video bitrate	—
Audio bitrate	—
Audio sample rate	48000 Hz
Audio channels	2

Editor instructions

In DaVinci Resolve: Deliver > Master: ProRes 422 HQ, audio settings as listed below. Master is for archival/proxy; not a delivery format.

Audio: pcm_s24le, 48000 Hz, 2 channels.

Lead path

Inspect my file: /tools/validate

Convert / make correct version: /tools/convert

Create all platform versions: /tools/pack

YouTube (long-form) · long

Settings by quality profile

ffmpeg

premiere-pro

davinci-resolve

final-cut-pro

capcut

ffmpeg

premiere-pro

davinci-resolve

final-cut-pro

capcut

ffmpeg

premiere-pro

davinci-resolve

final-cut-pro

capcut

ffmpeg

premiere-pro

davinci-resolve

final-cut-pro

capcut

Lead path

Related free tools