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Clipchamp export settings, per platform.
Where every export setting lives in Microsoft Clipchamp, what it can and cannot control, and a guide for each platform.
What Clipchamp lets you set
- Bitrate control
- No (automatic)
- 2-pass encoding
- No
- Profile / level
- No
- Keyframe interval
- No
- HEVC (H.265)
- No
- HDR export
- No
- Frame rate
- Fixed at 30 fps
4K needs a paid plan; 480p to 1080p are free.
Official export help Release notesLabels checked 2026-10-25
The export, step by step (example: YouTube, 1080p, 30 fps)
- 1Set the project aspect ratio to match 1920 x 1080 (the ratio button beside the preview).
- 2Click Export at the top right of the editor.
- 3Choose 1080p (1080p is the highest free option; 4K needs a paid plan).
- 4The file downloads to your computer. Work accounts save it to OneDrive first.
Clipchamp pitfalls
- Clipchamp always exports at 30 fps; 60 fps footage is converted to 30.
- Resolution is the only setting. For a size cap, compress the download with HandBrake.
- Premium stock media in the project forces a paid plan at export.
Clipchamp export settings by platform
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Clipchamp export settings?
For a 1080p upload: H.264, your recorded frame rate, the highest quality option, AAC audio at 48 kHz, MP4. The exact numbers depend on the platform; pick one below.
Can Clipchamp set a bitrate?
No. Clipchamp picks the bitrate. Use HandBrake afterwards to hit an exact bitrate or file size.
Can Clipchamp export HDR?
No. Export SDR (Rec. 709).
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