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Final Cut Pro · Dailymotion

Final Cut Pro 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 Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro to Dailymotion

Official
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Automatic (Final Cut Pro has no bitrate field). Aim: 7 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)

Dailymotion recommends 6-8 Mbps at this resolution.

Estimated size: 544.8 MB 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

  1. 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).
  2. 2Select the project, then choose File > Share > Export File (Cmd+E).
  3. 3Click Settings. Format: Computer (MP4) or Video and Audio (MOV).
  4. 4Video Codec: H.264 Better Quality. Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
  5. 5Check Color Space reads Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range. Action: Save only.
  6. 6Click Next, choose where to save, then Save. Progress shows in Background Tasks.
  7. 7Need an exact bitrate or file size? Choose Action > Open with Compressor and set Avg. Bit rate to Custom, 7000 kbps, or run the file through HandBrake.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 Final Cut Pro 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 Final Cut Pro to Dailymotion?

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

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