For the fastest processing, efficient quota usage, and best playback experience on MediaZilla, we recommend the following settings when exporting your videos.
Video
Container: MP4 or MOV
Codec: H.264 (widely compatible) or H.265/HEVC (smaller file sizes, more efficient but slower to encode)
Resolution: Upload in HD (1080p) or 4K for the best viewer experience. Lower resolutions are supported but not recommended. Always use even-numbered width and height values.
Frame Rate: Export in the same frame rate you filmed in (to avoid stuttering)
Recommended Bitrates
Resolution | H.264 Codec | HEVC (H.265) Codec |
480p (SD) | 3.5 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps |
720p (HD) | 7.5 Mbps | 4 Mbps |
1080p (Full HD) | 15 Mbps | 7 Mbps |
4K (Ultra HD) up to 30 fps | — | 35 Mbps |
4K (Ultra HD) 60 fps | — | 40 Mbps |
Which Codec Should I Use?
H.264: Widely supported, faster to export, but produces larger file sizes.
HEVC (H.265): More efficient, with similar quality at lower bitrates. This means smaller file sizes and less upload quota usage, though export times may be longer.
👉 For the best balance of quality and efficiency, we recommend HEVC for most uploads, unless you need faster exports or broader compatibility.
Audio
Codec: AAC-LC
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Sample Rate: 48 kHz or lower
Why These Settings?
Faster uploads & processing: Smaller, optimized files encode more quickly.
Efficient quota usage: H.265 in particular reduces file size without sacrificing quality.
Smooth playback: Matching frame rates prevents jitter or dropped frames.
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