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Final Cut Pro · Rutube

Final Cut Pro export settings for Rutube.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro to Rutube

Shinel recommendation
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, 44.1 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)

Rutube asks for more than 3,600 kbps; this follows YouTube's table for the resolution.

Estimated size: 615.7 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, 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
2160p35 Mbps, level 5.153 Mbps, level 5.2

Rutube upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
16:9 (web player standard); vertical and horizontal both accepted, other ratios get side bars on web FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
Up to 3840 x 2160 FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Frame rate
60 fps; keyframe every 50th frame FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Video codec
HEVC (H.265), DNxHR, ProRes, CineForm listed alongside common formats FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Container
MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPG, MPEGPS, 3GPP, WebM FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Bitrate
Video bitrate above 3600 kbps FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
Not more than 25 GB FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
Not more than 5 hours (300 minutes) FAQ: Загрузка видео, checked 2026-10-25
Audio
MPEG-2 AAC-LC, stereo, 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz FAQ: Загрузка видео, 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 Rutube. 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 Rutube 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 Rutube?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. Rutube asks for more than 3,600 kbps; this follows YouTube's table for the resolution.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Rutube?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Rutube: Up to 3840 x 2160. Frame rate: 60 fps; keyframe every 50th frame.

What is the maximum file size and length on Rutube?

File size: Not more than 25 GB. Length: Not more than 5 hours (300 minutes).

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

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Rutube lists: HEVC (H.265), DNxHR, ProRes, CineForm listed alongside common formats.

Can I export HDR from Final Cut Pro to Rutube?

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

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