Kdenlive export settings for VK Video.
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Kdenlive.
Kdenlive to VK Video
Official- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264, profile High, level 4.0
- Bitrate
- Average Bitrate + 2 pass: target 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), max 12 Mbps
- Keyframes
- Every 2 s = 60 frames, 2 B-frames, closed GOP
- Audio
- AAC-LC, 192 kbps, 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)
VK Video's published upload bitrate for this resolution and frame rate.
Estimated size: 620.5 MB for 10:00.
Step by step in Kdenlive
- 1Set the project profile to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps before you edit.
- 2Choose File > Render (Ctrl+Enter) and set the output file ending in .mp4.
- 3In the preset list open Generic and select MP4-H264/AAC (for HEVC use MP4-H265 (HEVC)).
- 4To set a bitrate, save the preset as a new custom preset and edit it.
- 5Video: Rate Control Average Bitrate + 2 pass, Bitrate 8000k. GOP 60 frames, tick Fixed.
- 6Audio: aac, 192k, 48000 Hz, 2 channels.
- 7Save the preset, select it, tick 2 pass under More options if you chose Average Bitrate, then click Render to File.
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 |
VK Video upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- Typing 2 into Kdenlive's keyframe field. It counts frames, not seconds: at 30 fps that is 60.
- Entering 8 in a Kbps field. Kdenlive takes kilobits: 8 Mbps is 8000.
- Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to VK Video. 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 VK Video re-encodes it.
- Render is in the File menu in current versions; older tutorials say Project > Render.
- Built-in presets cannot be edited: save a copy first.
Frequently asked questions
What bitrate should I export from Kdenlive for VK Video?
For 1080p at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 2 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. VK Video's published upload bitrate for this resolution and frame rate.
What resolution and frame rate should I use for VK Video?
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. VK Video: At least 720p; 1080p or 4K preferred.
What is the maximum file size and length on VK Video?
File size: Maximum upload size 256 GB.
Which codec should I pick in Kdenlive for VK Video?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file.
Can I export HDR from Kdenlive to VK Video?
VK Video has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
Kdenlive for other platforms
Other editors for VK Video
Hubs and tools
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get VK Video-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.