In the Clipchamp video editor, if you have finished editing and are ready to save your video, determining what resolution to save your file in can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you decide which resolution best suits your video needs and publishing platform.
Which resolution should I choose?
It depends on where your video is being published, how clear you would like it to be and if you have any file size constraints. We offer four options when saving your video: 480p, 720p, 1080p, and 4K.
When to save in 480p
480p video resolution is the smallest resolution to choose from and is best suited for demo videos. This is a great option for small businesses and creators when they need to send a video fast for approval or send the first draft. Having a small yet clear video resolution like 480p doesn't use a lot of internet bandwidth to download, so this means clients and viewers can watch the video faster.
When to save in 720p
720p video resolution will be great quality for all social media videos such as Instagram and TikTok video posts or Stories. Even though 720p isn't the highest quality you can choose from, it still is extremely clear and gives users a smaller file size. The smaller the video file, the faster the uploading speed will be.
When to save in 1080p
1080p is the largest free resolution we offer and is best suited for video streaming sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. Use 1080p for the best resolution and great quality. Videos saved in 1080p can be watched on a big screen (TV or projector) without being seen as blurry or glitchy.
When to save in 4K
4K (UHD) is the largest video resolution we offer and four times the size of 1080p video resolution. Make the most out of 4K media by exporting in 4K.
How to select the video resolution
Step 1. Export your video
Click on the purple export button in the corner of the editor to make the resolution options appear.
Step 2. Select a video resolution
Choose between 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K, and GIF. Click on the resolution you'd like to save in.
From here, your video will automatically begin getting processed. When it's finished, you can save it to your computer, or you can also save it to one of our sharing integrations.
In the Clipchamp video editor for personal accounts, they are OneDrive, Google Drive, YouTube, TikTok, Dropbox, and LinkedIn.
In the Clipchamp video editor for work and school accounts, the integrated upload/sharing option is your work/school OneDrive.
