DaVinci Resolve export settings for Twitch video upload.
1920 x 1080 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 Twitch video upload
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- 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 10 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)
Twitch video upload publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
Estimated size: 1.86 GB for 30:00.
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 1920 x 1080, 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 | 8 Mbps, level 4.2 |
Twitch video upload upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- 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 Twitch video upload. 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 Twitch video upload 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: 30:00.
Frequently asked questions
What bitrate should I export from DaVinci Resolve for Twitch video upload?
For 1080p at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 10 Mbps. Twitch video upload 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 Twitch video upload?
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Twitch video upload: Up to 1080p (legacy API docs). Frame rate: Up to 60 fps (legacy API docs).
What is the maximum file size and length on Twitch video upload?
File size: 10 GB total per upload (legacy v5 API docs).
Which codec should I pick in DaVinci Resolve for Twitch video upload?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Twitch video upload lists: H.264.
Can I export HDR from DaVinci Resolve to Twitch video upload?
Twitch video upload has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
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