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CapCut desktop · WhatsApp Status

CapCut desktop export settings for WhatsApp Status.

720 x 1280 at 30 fps, H.264, 5 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in CapCut (desktop).

CapCut desktop to WhatsApp Status

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Resolution
720 x 1280
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Custom bit rate: target 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), max 7.5 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)

WhatsApp Status publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.

Estimated size: 38.8 MB for 1:00.

  • 1080p is above what WhatsApp Status supports here, so this uses 720p.
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: 720p vertical.
  4. 4Bit rate: choose Customize and enter 5000 Kbps (5 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

WhatsApp Status upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Container
3GP and MPEG-4 (help) About status | WhatsApp Help Center, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
90 seconds (help) About status | WhatsApp Help Center, checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Exporting a 16:9 timeline for WhatsApp Status. Build the edit at 720 x 1280 (9:16) from the start, or WhatsApp Status adds bars or crops your edges.
  • Entering 5 in a Kbps field. CapCut desktop takes kilobits: 5 Mbps is 5000.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to WhatsApp Status. 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 WhatsApp Status re-encodes it.
  • Going over the length limit. WhatsApp Status: 90 seconds (help).
  • 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 5 Mbps for 720p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 1:00.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from CapCut desktop for WhatsApp Status?

For 720p vertical at 30 fps use about 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 7.5 Mbps. WhatsApp Status publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for WhatsApp Status?

720 x 1280 at 30 fps is a safe choice.

What is the maximum file size and length on WhatsApp Status?

Length: 90 seconds (help).

Which codec should I pick in CapCut desktop for WhatsApp Status?

H.264, profile High, level 3.1, in an MP4 file.

Can I export HDR from CapCut desktop to WhatsApp Status?

WhatsApp Status has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.

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