Bluesky export settings and upload specs.
What Bluesky publishes about post video uploads, with a link to each source, and the settings we would export with.
Recommended export
Shinel recommendation1920 x 1080 · 30 fps · H.264 High level 4.0 · 8 Mbps VBR · keyframe every 2 s · AAC 192 kbps 48 kHz · Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range
Bluesky publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
Bluesky upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Good to know about Bluesky
- One video per post.
- Daily cap at launch: 25 videos or 10 GB per day, with 'We may tweak this limit'. Current value not restated.
- Limit history: 60 s at launch (Sep 2024), 3 min in app 1.99 (Mar 2025, s3), 100 MB to 300 MB (2026), 10 min with 2-3x faster uploads (Aug 2026, s1).
- Aspect ratio, resolution, codec and bitrate are not officially published.
Bluesky export settings by editing app
Frequently asked questions
What are the best export settings for Bluesky?
1920 x 1080, 30 fps, H.264 High, 8 Mbps VBR, AAC 192 kbps at 48 kHz, in an MP4. Bluesky publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
What is Bluesky's maximum file size?
300 MB (raised in 2026, per the official announcement).
How long can a Bluesky video be?
10 minutes (since August 2026).
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get Bluesky-ready edits back?
Our editors cut, caption, colour and export to each platform's spec, with 2 revision rounds. Shorts come back in 48-72 hours, long videos in 5-10 days.