Shotcut export settings for Rutube.
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 128 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in Shotcut.
Shotcut to Rutube
Shinel recommendation- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Frame rate
- 30 fps, constant
- Codec
- H.264, profile High, level 4.0
- Bitrate
- Average Bitrate + Dual pass: target 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), max 12 Mbps
- Keyframes
- Every 2 s = 60 frames, 2 B-frames, closed GOP
- Audio
- AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 44.1 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)
Rutube asks for more than 3,600 kbps; this follows YouTube's table for the resolution.
Estimated size: 615.7 MB for 10:00.
Step by step in Shotcut
- 1Settings > Video Mode: pick 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps (or Custom > Add to make it).
- 2Open the Export panel and choose the stock preset YouTube (H.264/AAC MP4), then click Advanced.
- 3Video tab: Resolution 1920 x 1080, Frames/sec 30, Scan mode Progressive.
- 4Codec tab: Codec libx264. Rate control Average Bitrate + Dual pass, Bitrate 8M.
- 5Codec tab: GOP 60 frames, B frames 2. Tick Dual pass if you chose Average Bitrate.
- 6Audio tab: 2 (stereo), 44100 Hz, aac, 128k.
- 7Click Export Video/Audio, name the file and save. Progress shows in the Jobs panel.
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 |
Rutube upload limits
Each value links to where it was published.
Common mistakes
- Typing 2 into Shotcut's keyframe field. It counts frames, not seconds: at 30 fps that is 60.
- Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Rutube. 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 Rutube re-encodes it.
- Rate control, bitrate and GOP live on the Codec tab, not the Video tab.
- The stock YouTube preset uses quality-based VBR with a GOP of 15 frames; change it if a platform wants 2-second keyframes.
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 Shotcut for Rutube?
For 1080p at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 2 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. Rutube asks for more than 3,600 kbps; this follows YouTube's table for the resolution.
What resolution and frame rate should I use for Rutube?
1920 x 1080 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Rutube: Up to 3840 x 2160. Frame rate: 60 fps; keyframe every 50th frame.
What is the maximum file size and length on Rutube?
File size: Not more than 25 GB. Length: Not more than 5 hours (300 minutes).
Which codec should I pick in Shotcut for Rutube?
H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Rutube lists: HEVC (H.265), DNxHR, ProRes, CineForm listed alongside common formats.
Can I export HDR from Shotcut to Rutube?
Rutube has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.
Shotcut for other platforms
Other editors for Rutube
Hubs and tools
Shinel Studios
Rather send the footage and get Rutube-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.