Follow these steps to export your videos from iMovie for the best results on MediaZilla.
Export Steps
In iMovie, go to File → Share → File…
In the export window, set:
Resolution: Match your project (commonly 1080p for HD, or 4K if your project was created in 4K).
Quality: High (recommended) or Best (ProRes) if you want maximum quality.
Compress: Better Quality (slower but produces better results).
Click Next, choose where to save the file, then click Save.
Codec Notes
On macOS, iMovie automatically uses HEVC (H.265) when available for High or Best exports at 1080p or 4K.
If HEVC isn’t available on your system, exports will use H.264, which is also fully supported by MediaZilla.
Important Notes
Resolution: Always use even-numbered width and height values (iMovie handles this automatically).
Chapters: iMovie does not export timeline markers as chapters. If you want chapters, add them later in another editor (e.g., Final Cut Pro or Resolve).
👉 Learn more: Recommended codecs, bitrates, and file types