DaVinci Resolve export settings for Douyin.
1080 x 1920 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in DaVinci Resolve.
DaVinci Resolve to Douyin
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 1080 x 1920
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264, profile High, level 4.0
- Bitrate
- Restrict to (max data rate): target 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), max 12 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)
Douyin publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
Estimated size: 62.1 MB for 1:00.
Step by step in DaVinci Resolve
- 1Open the Deliver page (rocket icon at the bottom of the window).
- 2In Render Settings choose Custom Export, then set Filename and Location, and choose Single clip.
- 3Video: Format MP4, Codec H.264. Pick the hardware encoder if your GPU offers one, else Native.
- 4Resolution 1080 x 1920, Frame rate 30.
- 5Quality: choose Restrict to and type 8000 Kb/s (Resolve takes kilobits, so 8 Mbps = 8000).
- 6Encoding Profile: High. Key Frames: choose Every and type 60 frames.
- 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).
- 8Audio: Codec AAC, Data Rate 192 kb/s, Sample Rate 48000.
- 9Click Add to Render Queue, then Render All.
Bitrate at other resolutions
Same settings, different size or frame rate.
| Resolution | 30 fps | 60 fps |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 5 Mbps, level 3.1 | 7.5 Mbps, level 3.2 |
| 1080p | 8 Mbps, level 4.0 | 12 Mbps, level 4.2 |
| 1440p | 16 Mbps, level 5.0 | 24 Mbps, level 5.1 |
| 2160p | 35 Mbps, level 5.1 | 53 Mbps, level 5.2 |
Douyin upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- Exporting a 16:9 timeline for Douyin. Build the edit at 1080 x 1920 (9:16) from the start, or Douyin adds bars or crops your edges.
- Typing 2 into DaVinci Resolve's keyframe field. It counts frames, not seconds: at 30 fps that is 60.
- Entering 8 in a Kbps field. DaVinci Resolve takes kilobits: 8 Mbps is 8000.
- Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Douyin. 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 Douyin 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: 1:00.
Frequently asked questions
What bitrate should I export from DaVinci Resolve for Douyin?
For 1080p vertical at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. Douyin 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 Douyin?
1080 x 1920 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Douyin: 720p (1280 x 720) or higher recommended (developer API doc).
What is the maximum file size and length on Douyin?
File size: Video file must not exceed 16 GB (web uploader).
Which codec should I pick in DaVinci Resolve for Douyin?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.
Can I export HDR from DaVinci Resolve to Douyin?
Douyin has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
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