Premiere Pro · Vimeo

Premiere Pro export settings for Vimeo.

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 15 Mbps and AAC 320 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Premiere Pro to Vimeo

Official

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Frame rate: 30 fps, constant
Codec: H.264, profile High, level 4.0
Bitrate: VBR, 2 pass: target 15 Mbps (15000 kbps), max 20 Mbps
Keyframes: Every 2 s = 60 frames, 2 B-frames, closed GOP
Audio: AAC-LC, 320 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)

Vimeo recommends 10-20 Mbps at this resolution.

Estimated size: 580.2 MB for 5:00.

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Step by step in Premiere Pro

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).
2In Settings, set Format to H.264 and pick a Match Source preset as the starting point.
3Set the file name and Location. The container is .mp4.
4Open Video. Untick Match Source where needed and set Frame Size to 1920 x 1080 and Frame Rate to 30.
5Under Encoding Settings set Profile to High and Level to 4.0. Software encoding tracks the target bitrate more closely than hardware encoding.
6Under Bitrate Settings set Bitrate Encoding to VBR, 2 pass, Target Bitrate to 15 Mbps, Maximum Bitrate 20 Mbps.
7Under Advanced Settings tick Key Frame Distance and enter 60 frames (2 s at 30 fps).
8Open Audio: Audio Format AAC, Sample Rate 48000 Hz, Channels Stereo, Bitrate 320 kbps.
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.

Resolution	30 fps	60 fps
720p	7.5 Mbps, level 3.1	7.5 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p	15 Mbps, level 4.0	15 Mbps, level 4.2
1440p	16 Mbps, level 5.0	16 Mbps, level 5.1
2160p	16 Mbps, level 5.1	16 Mbps, level 5.2

Vimeo upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio

Any; 1:1 pixel aspect ratio (square pixels) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Resolution

Common sizes: 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160 (UHD), 4096 x 2160 (DCI), 8192 x 4320 (8K) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Frame rate

Keep native frame rate, constant frame rate (CFR). Above 60 fps is reduced automatically Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Video codec

H.264 High Profile (up to 4K), H.265/HEVC (up to 8K) or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Container

MP4 or MOV preferred; many other types accepted About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Bitrate

SD 2-5, 720p 5-10, 1080p 10-20, 2K 20-30, 4K 30-60, 8K 50-80 Mbps. Or CRF 18 or lower Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Max file size

No hard limit stated; keep files under 200 GB for a successful upload. Storage depends on plan About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Max length

Uploads longer than 24 hours not supported About preparing video file for upload, checked 2026-10-25

Audio

AAC-LC, 320 kbps CBR suggested, 48 kHz (other rates converted) Video and audio compression guidelines, checked 2026-10-25

Colour / HDR

BT.709 or BT.2020 primaries/matrix. HDR: PQ (SMPTE 2084) or HLG, 10-bit or more; PQ needs SMPTE 2086 + CEA 861.3 metadata. Dolby Vision supported Video and audio compression guidelines, 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.
Exporting "HDR" from an SDR grade. Only pick HDR when the timeline was graded in Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG; otherwise Vimeo shows flat or over-bright colour.
Leaving phone footage at a variable frame rate. Export at a constant 30 fps, or audio drifts and motion stutters after Vimeo 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: 5:00.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from Premiere Pro for Vimeo?

For 1080p at 30 fps use about 15 Mbps (15000 kbps), VBR, 2 pass, with a maximum of 20 Mbps. Vimeo recommends 10-20 Mbps at this resolution.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Vimeo?

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Vimeo: Common sizes: 1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160 (UHD), 4096 x 2160 (DCI), 8192 x 4320 (8K). Frame rate: Keep native frame rate, constant frame rate (CFR). Above 60 fps is reduced automatically.

What is the maximum file size and length on Vimeo?

File size: No hard limit stated; keep files under 200 GB for a successful upload. Storage depends on plan. Length: Uploads longer than 24 hours not supported.

Which codec should I pick in Premiere Pro for Vimeo?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Vimeo lists: H.264 High Profile (up to 4K), H.265/HEVC (up to 8K) or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ).

Can I export HDR from Premiere Pro to Vimeo?

Yes. Export HEVC (H.265) Main10 with Rec. 2100 PQ or HLG. BT.709 or BT.2020 primaries/matrix. HDR: PQ (SMPTE 2084) or HLG, 10-bit or more; PQ needs SMPTE 2086 + CEA 861.3 metadata. Dolby Vision supported.

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