Josh export settings and upload specs.
What Josh publishes about short video uploads, with a link to each source, and the settings we would export with.
Recommended export
Shinel recommendation1080 x 1920 · 30 fps · H.264 High level 4.0 · 8 Mbps VBR · keyframe every 2 s · AAC 128 kbps 48 kHz · Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range
Josh publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
Josh upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Josh now focuses on live calls and chat; short-video upload may be limited
Good to know about Josh
- Josh has shifted from short video to a live call and chat app; short-video upload may no longer be its main feature.
Josh export settings by editing app
Frequently asked questions
What are the best export settings for Josh?
1080 x 1920, 30 fps, H.264 High, 8 Mbps VBR, AAC 128 kbps at 48 kHz, in an MP4. Josh publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.
How long can a Josh video be?
Not officially published. Reported: short videos up to 120 seconds.
What aspect ratio does Josh use?
Not officially published. Community-tested: vertical 9:16.
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get Josh-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.