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Premiere Pro · Dailymotion

Premiere Pro export settings for Dailymotion.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 7 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Premiere Pro to Dailymotion

Official
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264, profile High, level 4.0
Bitrate
VBR, 2 pass: target 7 Mbps (7000 kbps), max 10.5 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)

Dailymotion recommends 6-8 Mbps at this resolution.

Estimated size: 544.8 MB for 10:00.

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Step by step in Premiere Pro

  1. 1Select the sequence in the Timeline, then open the Export tab at the top of the window (or File > Export > Media, Ctrl+M / Cmd+M).
  2. 2In Settings, set Format to H.264 and pick a Match Source preset as the starting point.
  3. 3Set the file name and Location. The container is .mp4.
  4. 4Open Video. Untick Match Source where needed and set Frame Size to 1920 x 1080 and Frame Rate to 30.
  5. 5Under Encoding Settings set Profile to High and Level to 4.0. Software encoding tracks the target bitrate more closely than hardware encoding.
  6. 6Under Bitrate Settings set Bitrate Encoding to VBR, 2 pass, Target Bitrate to 7 Mbps, Maximum Bitrate 10.5 Mbps.
  7. 7Under Advanced Settings tick Key Frame Distance and enter 60 frames (2 s at 30 fps).
  8. 8Open Audio: Audio Format AAC, Sample Rate 48000 Hz, Channels Stereo, Bitrate 192 kbps.
  9. 9Check the estimated file size at the bottom, then click Export (or Send to Media Encoder to queue it).

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution30 fps60 fps
720p7 Mbps, level 3.17 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p7 Mbps, level 4.07 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p7 Mbps, level 5.07 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p20 Mbps, level 5.120 Mbps, level 5.2

Dailymotion upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
16:9 recommended for horizontal, 9:16 for vertical; 4:3 adds side bars Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
Up to 3840 x 2160 horizontal or 2160 x 3840 vertical; progressive recommended (interlaced accepted) Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Frame rate
24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Video codec
H.264/AVC recommended; H.265/HEVC, DivX, WMV9, MPEG-2 also accepted Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Container
MOV, MPEG4, MP4, AVI, WMV, MKV, FLV and others Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Bitrate
SD 2 Mbps, HD 6-8 Mbps, 4K 20 Mbps Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
Standard creators: 4 GB per file. Premium creators (Edge): 64 GB
  • Standard creator: 4 GB
  • Premium creator (Edge): 64 GB
Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
Standard creators: 2 hours per file. Premium creators (Edge): unlimited Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25
Audio
AAC recommended; MP3, WMA9, MPEG Layer 2 accepted Upload policies & technical specifications, checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Typing 2 into Premiere Pro's keyframe field. It counts frames, not seconds: at 30 fps that is 60.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Dailymotion. 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 Dailymotion re-encodes it.
  • Key Frame Distance is hidden under Advanced Settings and is off by default; Premiere then picks the keyframe interval itself.
  • Hardware-encoded HEVC usually offers only CBR and VBR, 1 pass. Use software encoding if you need VBR, 2 pass.

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 Premiere Pro for Dailymotion?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 7 Mbps (7000 kbps), VBR, 2 pass, with a maximum of 10.5 Mbps. Dailymotion recommends 6-8 Mbps at this resolution.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Dailymotion?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Dailymotion: Up to 3840 x 2160 horizontal or 2160 x 3840 vertical; progressive recommended (interlaced accepted). Frame rate: 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps.

What is the maximum file size and length on Dailymotion?

File size: Standard creators: 4 GB per file. Premium creators (Edge): 64 GB. Length: Standard creators: 2 hours per file. Premium creators (Edge): unlimited.

Which codec should I pick in Premiere Pro for Dailymotion?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Dailymotion lists: H.264/AVC recommended; H.265/HEVC, DivX, WMV9, MPEG-2 also accepted.

Can I export HDR from Premiere Pro to Dailymotion?

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

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