DaVinci Resolve · Vimeo

DaVinci Resolve export settings for Vimeo.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 15 Mbps and AAC 320 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in DaVinci Resolve.

DaVinci Resolve to Vimeo

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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 15 Mbps (15000 kbps), max 20 Mbps
Keyframes: Every 2 s = 60 frames, 2 B-frames, closed GOP
Audio: AAC-LC, 320 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)

Vimeo recommends 10-20 Mbps at this resolution.

Estimated size: 580.2 MB for 5:00.

Change resolution or fps File size

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 15000 Kb/s (Resolve takes kilobits, so 15 Mbps = 15000).
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 320 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	7.5 Mbps, level 3.1	7.5 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p	15 Mbps, level 4.0	15 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p	16 Mbps, level 5.0	16 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p	16 Mbps, level 5.1	16 Mbps, level 5.2

Vimeo upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio

Any; 1:1 pixel aspect ratio (square pixels) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Resolution

Common sizes: 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160 (UHD), 4096 x 2160 (DCI), 8192 x 4320 (8K) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Frame rate

Keep native frame rate, constant frame rate (CFR). Above 60 fps is reduced automatically Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Video codec

H.264 High Profile (up to 4K), H.265/HEVC (up to 8K) or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Container

MP4 or MOV preferred; many other types accepted About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Bitrate

SD 2-5, 720p 5-10, 1080p 10-20, 2K 20-30, 4K 30-60, 8K 50-80 Mbps. Or CRF 18 or lower Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Max file size

No hard limit stated; keep files under 200 GB for a successful upload. Storage depends on plan About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Max length

Uploads longer than 24 hours not supported About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Audio

AAC-LC, 320 kbps CBR suggested, 48 kHz (other rates converted) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Colour / HDR

BT.709 or BT.2020 primaries/matrix. HDR: PQ (SMPTE 2084) or HLG, 10-bit or more; PQ needs SMPTE 2086 + CEA 861.3 metadata. Dolby Vision supported Video and audio compression guidelines, 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 15 in a Kbps field. DaVinci Resolve takes kilobits: 15 Mbps is 15000.
Exporting "HDR" from an SDR grade. Only pick HDR when the timeline was graded in Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG; otherwise Vimeo shows flat or over-bright colour.
Leaving phone footage at a variable frame rate. Export at a constant 30 fps, or audio drifts and motion stutters after Vimeo 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: 5:00.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from DaVinci Resolve for Vimeo?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 15 Mbps (15000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 20 Mbps. Vimeo recommends 10-20 Mbps at this resolution.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Vimeo?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Vimeo: Common sizes: 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160 (UHD), 4096 x 2160 (DCI), 8192 x 4320 (8K). Frame rate: Keep native frame rate, constant frame rate (CFR). Above 60 fps is reduced automatically.

What is the maximum file size and length on Vimeo?

File size: No hard limit stated; keep files under 200 GB for a successful upload. Storage depends on plan. Length: Uploads longer than 24 hours not supported.

Which codec should I pick in DaVinci Resolve for Vimeo?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Vimeo lists: H.264 High Profile (up to 4K), H.265/HEVC (up to 8K) or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ).

Can I export HDR from DaVinci Resolve to Vimeo?

Yes. Export HEVC (H.265) Main10 with Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG. BT.709 or BT.2020 primaries/matrix. HDR: PQ (SMPTE 2084) or HLG, 10-bit or more; PQ needs SMPTE 2086 + CEA 861.3 metadata. Dolby Vision supported.

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