Final Cut Pro · Bilibili

Final Cut Pro export settings for Bilibili.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 20 Mbps and AAC 320 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro to Bilibili

Official

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Frame rate: 30 fps, constant
Codec: H.264
Bitrate: Automatic (Final Cut Pro has no bitrate field). Aim: 20 Mbps
Keyframes: Automatic (no setting in Final Cut Pro)
Audio: AAC-LC, default bitrate, 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)

Bilibili recommends 20,000 kbps video with peaks under 60,000 kbps.

Estimated size: 1.54 GB for 10:00.

Final Cut Pro has no bitrate setting. It picks its own rate.

Change resolution or fps File size

Step by step in Final Cut Pro

1Set the project to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps (Final Cut Pro exports at the project frame rate; there is no frame rate field on export).
2Select the project, then choose File > Share > Export File (Cmd+E).
3Click Settings. Format: Computer (MP4) or Video and Audio (MOV).
4Video Codec: H.264 Better Quality. Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
5Check Color Space reads Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range. Action: Save only.
6Click Next, choose where to save, then Save. Progress shows in Background Tasks.
7Need an exact bitrate or file size? Choose Action > Open with Compressor and set Avg. Bit rate to Custom, 20000 kbps, or run the file through HandBrake.

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution	30 fps	60 fps
720p	20 Mbps, level 4.1	20 Mbps, level 4.1
1080p	20 Mbps, level 4.1	20 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p	20 Mbps, level 5.0	20 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p	20 Mbps, level 5.1	20 Mbps, level 5.2

Bilibili upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Resolution

Up to 4096 x 4096 supported 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Frame rate

Up to 120 fps 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Video codec

H.264/AVC is the codec the bitrate guidance refers to 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Container

MP4, FLV, AVI, WMV, MOV, WebM, MPEG4, TS, MPG, RM, RMVB, MKV 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Bitrate

Video bitrate 20000 kbps recommended; peak bitrate should not exceed 60000 kbps (H.264/AVC). Keyframe at least every 10 s on average 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Max file size

Up to 16 GB; accounts at rights level Lv3+ get 64 GB on web upload 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Min length

Mobile uploads must be longer than 3 seconds 帮助中心_哔哩哔哩_bilibili - 手机投稿有分区要求么？视频时长和大小、视频素材的分辨率大小有限制吗？, checked 2026-10-25

Audio

AAC up to 320 kbps, 48000 Hz sample rate, 2 channels or fewer 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Colour / HDR

YUV420; SDR 8-bit, HDR 10-bit 帮助中心/创作中心/投稿相关 - 关于视频上传 (Bilibili Help Center data feed), checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

Looking for a frame rate box on export. Final Cut Pro exports at the project frame rate, so set the project to 30 fps before you edit.
Exporting "HDR" from an SDR grade. Only pick HDR when the timeline was graded in Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG; otherwise Bilibili 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 Bilibili re-encodes it.
There is no bitrate, profile, level or keyframe field. Final Cut picks the bitrate; use Compressor or HandBrake to hit a size cap.
If you edited with proxies, switch the viewer back to Optimized/Original first or the export is rendered from proxies.

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 Final Cut Pro for Bilibili?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 20 Mbps (20000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 30 Mbps. Bilibili recommends 20,000 kbps video with peaks under 60,000 kbps.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Bilibili?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Bilibili: Up to 4096 x 4096 supported. Frame rate: Up to 120 fps.

What is the maximum file size and length on Bilibili?

File size: Up to 16 GB; accounts at rights level Lv3+ get 64 GB on web upload.

Which codec should I pick in Final Cut Pro for Bilibili?

H.264, profile High, level 4.1, in an MP4 file. Bilibili lists: H.264/AVC is the codec the bitrate guidance refers to.

Can I export HDR from Final Cut Pro to Bilibili?

Yes. Export HEVC (H.265) Main10 with Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG. YUV420; SDR 8-bit, HDR 10-bit.

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