Exporting Projects

Learn how to export your finished videos from the Timeline Editor.

Export Process

Step 1: Prepare Composition

Review entire timeline
Check all edits
Test playback
Verify audio levels

Step 2: Click Export

Click Export button in top-right

Step 3: Configure Settings

Choose export settings (details below)

Step 4: Start Export

Click Start Export button

Step 5: Wait for Processing

Progress bar shows status
Can continue working in other apps
Notification when complete

Step 6: Download

Click download link when ready

Export Settings

Format

MP4 (Recommended)

Universal compatibility
Good compression
Streaming-ready

MOV

Higher quality
Larger files
Professional editing

WebM

Web optimized
Smaller files
Modern browsers

Quality Presets

Low (Fast):

Quick exports
Smaller file size
Good for drafts/previews
Faster upload times

Medium (Balanced):

Good quality
Reasonable file size
Most common choice
Suitable for most uses

High (Quality):

Excellent quality
Larger file size
Professional delivery
Social media ready

Ultra (Maximum):

Best possible quality
Very large files
Final deliverables
Cinema/broadcast

Resolution

Match Composition: Use composition settings (recommended)

Custom:

1080p (1920x1080) - HD
4K (3840x2160) - Ultra HD
720p (1280x720) - SD
Custom dimensions

Frame Rate

Match Composition: (recommended)

Maintains original FPS

Custom:

24 fps - Cinematic
30 fps - Standard
60 fps - Smooth motion

Advanced Settings

Bitrate:

Higher = better quality + larger file
Lower = smaller file + lower quality
Auto recommended

Codec:

H.264 (universal)
H.265/HEVC (efficient, newer)
VP9 (web)

Export Time

Depends on:

Video length
Quality settings
Resolution
Complexity
System load

Typical times:

30-second video (Medium): 1-2 minutes
2-minute video (High): 5-10 minutes
10-minute video (Ultra): 20-40 minutes

Platform-Specific Settings

YouTube

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1080p or 4K
Frame rate: 24-30 fps
Quality: High

Instagram Feed

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1080x1080 (square)
Frame rate: 30 fps
Quality: High

Instagram Stories

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1080x1920 (vertical)
Frame rate: 30 fps
Quality: Medium-High

TikTok

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1080x1920
Frame rate: 30 fps
Quality: High

Twitter

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame rate: 30 fps
Quality: Medium
Max size: 512MB

Format: MP4
Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame rate: 30 fps
Quality: High
Max length: 10 minutes

File Size Management

Reduce File Size

Lower quality setting
Reduce resolution
Lower frame rate
Shorter duration
Compress after export

Increase Quality

Higher quality setting
Higher resolution
Higher bitrate
Better codec (H.265)

Troubleshooting

Export failed

Check composition for errors
Try lower quality setting
Check disk space
Simplify timeline
Contact support

Export taking too long

Normal for long/complex videos
Try lower quality
Check system resources
Wait patiently
Can't cancel once started

Poor quality output

Increase quality setting
Check source quality
Verify resolution settings
Try different format

File won't play

Check player supports format
Try different player
Try different format
Re-export if needed

File too large

Reduce quality setting
Lower resolution
Use better compression
Split into parts

Best Practices

Before Export

Preview entire video
Check audio levels
Verify all edits
Test playback

Settings Selection

Drafts: Low quality, fast export

Review: Medium quality, balanced

Final: High/Ultra quality, best output

Social Media: Platform-specific settings

After Export

Download immediately
Test playback
Verify quality
Backup file

Export Queue

Multiple exports queue automatically
Process one at a time
Continue working during export
Notifications on completion

Re-Exporting

If you need to re-export:

Open composition
Make any changes
Export again with same/different settings
Previous export remains until overwritten