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Final Cut Pro · LinkedIn

Final Cut Pro export settings for LinkedIn.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro to LinkedIn

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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Automatic (Final Cut Pro has no bitrate field). Aim: 8 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)

LinkedIn publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.

Estimated size: 93.1 MB for 1:30.

  • 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, 8000 kbps, or run the file through HandBrake.

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution30 fps60 fps
720p5 Mbps, level 3.17.5 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p8 Mbps, level 4.012 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p16 Mbps, level 5.024 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p24 Mbps, level 5.124 Mbps, level 5.2

LinkedIn upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
1:2.4 to 2.4:1 Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
256x144 to 4096x2304 Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Frame rate
10 to 60 fps Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Container
MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM, MKV, WMV, VC1, MPEG/MPEG2/MPEG1VIDEO, DVVIDEO, QTRLE, TSCC2 Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Bitrate
192 kbps to 30 Mbps Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
5 GB (minimum 75 KB) Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
15 minutes Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Min length
3 seconds from desktop, 2 seconds from the LinkedIn mobile app Video sharing troubleshooting | LinkedIn Help, checked 2026-10-25
Captions
Attach an SRT (SubRip Subtitle) file before posting; desktop only Add Closed Captions to Videos on LinkedIn, 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 LinkedIn. 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 LinkedIn 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: 1:30.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from Final Cut Pro for LinkedIn?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. LinkedIn: 256x144 to 4096x2304. Frame rate: 10 to 60 fps.

What is the maximum file size and length on LinkedIn?

File size: 5 GB (minimum 75 KB). Length: 15 minutes.

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

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.

Can I export HDR from Final Cut Pro to LinkedIn?

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

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