Desktop editor · Windows
VEGAS Pro export settings, per platform.
Where every export setting lives in VEGAS Pro, what it can and cannot control, and a guide for each platform.
What VEGAS Pro lets you set
- Bitrate control
- Yes, in Mbps
- 2-pass encoding
- Yes
- Profile / level
- Profile only
- Keyframe interval
- No
- HEVC (H.265)
- Yes
- HDR export
- Yes
- Frame rate
- Choose on export
Official export help Release notesLabels checked 2026-10-25
The export, step by step (example: YouTube, 1080p, 30 fps)
- 1Choose File > Render As, then set the Folder and Name.
- 2Select the AVC (or HEVC) MP4 format and a template close to your target, such as Internet HD 1080p.
- 3Click Customize Template.
- 4Video: Frame size 1920x1080, Profile High, Frame rate 30.
- 5Bit rate: Average 8 Mbps, Maximum Bitrate 12 Mbps. Tick Two-pass if offered for your encoder.
- 6Audio: Bit rate 384 kbps, Sample rate 48000 Hz. Project: Video rendering quality Best.
- 7Type a new template name, click Save Template, then OK and Render.
For HDR
- File > Properties: set HDR mode to HDR10 or HLG and grade with the HDR scopes.
- In Render As pick one of the HDR10 or HLG templates (HEVC 10-bit).
VEGAS Pro pitfalls
- Built-in templates cannot be overwritten: rename before Save Template.
- Untick Match project settings if the format you need is hidden.
- Hardware encoding can fail on interlaced templates; use progressive.
VEGAS Pro export settings by platform
Frequently asked questions
What are the best VEGAS Pro export settings?
For a 1080p upload: H.264 High profile, your recorded frame rate, 8-12 Mbps (higher for 4K), AAC audio at 48 kHz, MP4. The exact numbers depend on the platform; pick one below.
Can VEGAS Pro set a bitrate?
Yes. It also offers 2-pass encoding.
Can VEGAS Pro export HDR?
Yes. File > Properties: set HDR mode to HDR10 or HLG and grade with the HDR scopes.
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