InShot export settings for WhatsApp Status.
720 x 1280 at 30 fps, H.264, 5 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in InShot.
InShot to WhatsApp Status
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 720 x 1280
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264
- Bitrate
- Automatic (InShot has no bitrate field). Aim: 5 Mbps
- Keyframes
- Automatic (no setting in InShot)
- 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)
WhatsApp Status publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
Estimated size: 38.8 MB for 1:00.
- 1080p is above what WhatsApp Status supports here, so this uses 720p.
- InShot has no bitrate setting. It picks its own rate.
Step by step in InShot
- 1Tap Save at the top right.
- 2Choose the resolution 720p vertical (higher options depend on your phone).
- 3Choose the frame rate 30 if your version shows it.
- 4Tap Save to start the export, and keep the app open until it finishes.
Bitrate at other resolutions
Same settings, different size or frame rate.
| Resolution | 30 fps | 60 fps |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 5 Mbps, level 3.1 | 7.5 Mbps, level 3.2 |
WhatsApp Status upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- Exporting a 16:9 timeline for WhatsApp Status. Build the edit at 720 x 1280 (9:16) from the start, or WhatsApp Status adds bars or crops your edges.
- Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to WhatsApp Status. 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 WhatsApp Status re-encodes it.
- Going over the length limit. WhatsApp Status: 90 seconds (help).
- InShot does not publish an export help page and offers no bitrate number. For a strict size cap, compress the result with HandBrake.
- Every re-export adds compression. Export once from the original clips.
For comparison, YouTube publishes 5 Mbps for 720p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 1:00.
Frequently asked questions
What bitrate should I export from InShot for WhatsApp Status?
For 720p vertical at 30 fps use about 5 Mbps (5000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 7.5 Mbps. WhatsApp Status 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 WhatsApp Status?
720 x 1280 at 30 fps is a safe choice.
What is the maximum file size and length on WhatsApp Status?
Length: 90 seconds (help).
Which codec should I pick in InShot for WhatsApp Status?
H.264, profile High, level 3.1, in an MP4 file.
Can I export HDR from InShot to WhatsApp Status?
WhatsApp Status has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
InShot for other platforms
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Our editors cut, caption, colour and export to each platform's spec, with 2 revision rounds. Shorts come back in 48-72 hours, long videos in 5-10 days.