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CapCut desktop · Facebook Reels

CapCut desktop export settings for Facebook Reels.

1080 x 1920 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in CapCut (desktop).

CapCut desktop to Facebook Reels

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Resolution
1080 x 1920
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Custom bit rate: target 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), max 12 Mbps
Keyframes
Automatic (no setting in CapCut desktop)
Audio
AAC-LC, default bitrate, 48 kHz, stereo
Colour
Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range
Container
MP4 with Fast Start (moov atom at the front)

Facebook Reels publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well. Meta re-encodes every upload, so more bitrate than this mostly adds upload time.

Estimated size: 61.6 MB for 1:00.

Change resolution or fps File size

Step by step in CapCut desktop

  1. 1Click Export in the top-right corner of the editor.
  2. 2Enter the file name and choose the folder to export to.
  3. 3Resolution: 1080p vertical.
  4. 4Bit rate: choose Customize and enter 8000 Kbps (8 Mbps).
  5. 5Codec: H.264. Format: mp4.
  6. 6Frame rate: 30.
  7. 7Click Export.

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution30 fps60 fps
720p5 Mbps, level 3.17.5 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p8 Mbps, level 4.012 Mbps, level 4.2

Facebook Reels upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
9:16 (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
1080 x 1920 recommended; minimum 540 x 960 (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Frame rate
24-60 fps, fixed frame rate (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Video codec
H.264 or H.265 (VP9 and AV1 also supported); 4:2:0, closed GOP of 2-5 s, progressive scan (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Container
MP4 recommended (API); help centre recommends MP4 or MOV Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
10 GB for Page video uploads (help) Upload a video | Meta Business Help Centre, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
In the app, reels can be any length or orientation since June 2025 (help). Reels Publishing API: 3-90 s. Create a Facebook reel | Meta Business Help Centre, checked 2026-10-25
Min length
3 seconds (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25
Audio
AAC-LC, stereo, 48 kHz, 128 kbps or higher (API) Reels Publishing API (Video API guide), checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Exporting a 16:9 timeline for Facebook Reels. Build the edit at 1080 x 1920 (9:16) from the start, or Facebook Reels adds bars or crops your edges.
  • Exporting at 50+ Mbps "for quality". Meta re-encodes everything and its own spec tops out at 25 Mbps for Reels and Stories; a huge file just uploads slower.
  • Entering 8 in a Kbps field. CapCut desktop takes kilobits: 8 Mbps is 8000.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Facebook Reels. There is no published HDR path, so colours can look washed out; export SDR Rec. 709.
  • Leaving phone footage at a variable frame rate. Export at a constant 30 fps, or audio drifts and motion stutters after Facebook Reels re-encodes it.
  • The custom bit rate is in Kbps, not Mbps: 16 Mbps is 16000.
  • Any Pro-tagged effect, sticker, font or sound in the project adds a watermark or blocks export unless you have Pro.

For comparison, YouTube publishes 8 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 1:00.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from CapCut desktop for Facebook Reels?

For 1080p vertical at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. Facebook Reels publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well. Meta re-encodes every upload, so more bitrate than this mostly adds upload time.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Facebook Reels?

1080 x 1920 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Facebook Reels: 1080 x 1920 recommended; minimum 540 x 960 (API). Frame rate: 24-60 fps, fixed frame rate (API).

What is the maximum file size and length on Facebook Reels?

File size: 10 GB for Page video uploads (help). Length: In the app, reels can be any length or orientation since June 2025 (help). Reels Publishing API: 3-90 s.

Which codec should I pick in CapCut desktop for Facebook Reels?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Facebook Reels lists: H.264 or H.265 (VP9 and AV1 also supported); 4:2:0, closed GOP of 2-5 s, progressive scan (API).

Can I export HDR from CapCut desktop to Facebook Reels?

Facebook Reels has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.

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