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DaVinci Resolve · Dailymotion

DaVinci Resolve export settings for Dailymotion.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 7 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in DaVinci Resolve.

DaVinci Resolve to Dailymotion

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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264, profile High, level 4.0
Bitrate
Restrict to (max data rate): target 7 Mbps (7000 kbps), max 10.5 Mbps
Keyframes
Every 2 s = 60 frames, 2 B-frames, closed GOP
Audio
AAC-LC, 192 kbps, 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)

Dailymotion recommends 6-8 Mbps at this resolution.

Estimated size: 544.8 MB for 10:00.

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Step by step in DaVinci Resolve

  1. 1Open the Deliver page (rocket icon at the bottom of the window).
  2. 2In Render Settings choose Custom Export, then set Filename and Location, and choose Single clip.
  3. 3Video: Format MP4, Codec H.264. Pick the hardware encoder if your GPU offers one, else Native.
  4. 4Resolution 1920 x 1080, Frame rate 30.
  5. 5Quality: choose Restrict to and type 7000 Kb/s (Resolve takes kilobits, so 7 Mbps = 7000).
  6. 6Encoding Profile: High. Key Frames: choose Every and type 60 frames.
  7. 7Advanced Settings: Data Levels Auto, Color Space Tag and Gamma Tag Same as Project (Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range).
  8. 8Audio: Codec AAC, Data Rate 192 kb/s, Sample Rate 48000.
  9. 9Click Add to Render Queue, then Render All.

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution30 fps60 fps
720p7 Mbps, level 3.17 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p7 Mbps, level 4.07 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p7 Mbps, level 5.07 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p20 Mbps, level 5.120 Mbps, level 5.2

Dailymotion upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
16:9 recommended for horizontal, 9:16 for vertical; 4:3 adds side bars Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
Up to 3840 x 2160 horizontal or 2160 x 3840 vertical; progressive recommended (interlaced accepted) Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Frame rate
24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Video codec
H.264/AVC recommended; H.265/HEVC, DivX, WMV9, MPEG-2 also accepted Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Container
MOV, MPEG4, MP4, AVI, WMV, MKV, FLV and others Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Bitrate
SD 2 Mbps, HD 6-8 Mbps, 4K 20 Mbps Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
Standard creators: 4 GB per file. Premium creators (Edge): 64 GB
  • Standard creator: 4 GB
  • Premium creator (Edge): 64 GB
Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
Standard creators: 2 hours per file. Premium creators (Edge): unlimited Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Audio
AAC recommended; MP3, WMA9, MPEG Layer 2 accepted Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Typing 2 into DaVinci Resolve's keyframe field. It counts frames, not seconds: at 30 fps that is 60.
  • Entering 7 in a Kbps field. DaVinci Resolve takes kilobits: 7 Mbps is 7000.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Dailymotion. 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 Dailymotion re-encodes it.
  • Restrict to is in Kb/s, not Mb/s: 20 Mbps is 20000.
  • Key Frames are counted in frames, not seconds: multiply seconds by the frame rate.

For comparison, YouTube publishes 8 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 10:00.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from DaVinci Resolve for Dailymotion?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 7 Mbps (7000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 10.5 Mbps. Dailymotion recommends 6-8 Mbps at this resolution.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Dailymotion?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Dailymotion: Up to 3840 x 2160 horizontal or 2160 x 3840 vertical; progressive recommended (interlaced accepted). Frame rate: 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps.

What is the maximum file size and length on Dailymotion?

File size: Standard creators: 4 GB per file. Premium creators (Edge): 64 GB. Length: Standard creators: 2 hours per file. Premium creators (Edge): unlimited.

Which codec should I pick in DaVinci Resolve for Dailymotion?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Dailymotion lists: H.264/AVC recommended; H.265/HEVC, DivX, WMV9, MPEG-2 also accepted.

Can I export HDR from DaVinci Resolve to Dailymotion?

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

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