InShot export settings for YouTube Shorts.
1080 x 1920 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 384 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in InShot.
InShot to YouTube Shorts
Official- Resolution
- 1080 x 1920
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264
- Bitrate
- Automatic (InShot has no bitrate field). Aim: 8 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)
YouTube's published upload bitrate for this resolution and frame rate.
Estimated size: 47.6 MB for 0:45.
- InShot has no bitrate setting. It picks its own rate.
Step by step in InShot
- 1Tap Save at the top right.
- 2Choose the resolution 1080p 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 |
| 1080p | 8 Mbps, level 4.0 | 12 Mbps, level 4.2 |
| 1440p | 16 Mbps, level 5.0 | 24 Mbps, level 5.1 |
| 2160p | 35 Mbps, level 5.1 | 53 Mbps, level 5.2 |
YouTube Shorts upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- Exporting a 16:9 timeline for YouTube Shorts. Build the edit at 1080 x 1920 (9:16) from the start, or YouTube Shorts adds bars or crops your edges.
- Expecting HDR from InShot. It exports SDR only; HDR footage is tone-mapped to Rec. 709.
- Leaving phone footage at a variable frame rate. Export at a constant 30 fps, or audio drifts and motion stutters after YouTube Shorts re-encodes it.
- Going over the length limit. YouTube Shorts: Up to 3 minutes (for standard channels, uploads on or after 15 Oct 2024).
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What bitrate should I export from InShot for YouTube Shorts?
For 1080p vertical at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. YouTube's published upload bitrate for this resolution and frame rate.
What resolution and frame rate should I use for YouTube Shorts?
1080 x 1920 at 30 fps is a safe choice. YouTube Shorts: Not officially published. Community-tested: 1080 x 1920 (9:16). Frame rate: Same as uploads: keep recorded frame rate (24-60 common).
What is the maximum file size and length on YouTube Shorts?
Length: Up to 3 minutes (for standard channels, uploads on or after 15 Oct 2024).
Which codec should I pick in InShot for YouTube Shorts?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. YouTube Shorts lists: Same as long-form: H.264 High Profile, progressive, 4:2:0.
Can I export HDR from InShot to YouTube Shorts?
InShot does not export HDR, so export SDR Rec. 709.
InShot for other platforms
Other editors for YouTube Shorts
Hubs and tools
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get YouTube Shorts-ready edits back?
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.