How Do I Export High Quality Video From Premiere Pro for YouTube?

Are you looking to export high-quality videos from Premiere Pro to upload on YouTube? Well, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, we’ll cover everything you need to know to export your videos in the best possible quality.

Understanding YouTube’s Video Requirements

Before we dive into the steps for exporting a high-quality video, let’s first take a look at YouTube’s video requirements. To ensure that your videos are playable on all devices and platforms, YouTube recommends certain specifications.

  • The video should be in an MP4 or MOV file format
  • The resolution of the video should be at least 720p
  • The frame rate should be between 24-60fps (frames per second)
  • The bitrate of the video should be as high as possible while maintaining a reasonable file size

Exporting High-Quality Videos from Premiere Pro for YouTube

Now that we have a clear understanding of YouTube’s requirements, let’s get into the steps for exporting a high-quality video from Premiere Pro.

Step 1: Sequence Settings

First things first, make sure that your sequence settings match the resolution and frame rate of your footage. You can check this by going to Sequence > Sequence Settings. Here you can adjust the resolution and frame rate according to your footage.

Step 2: Export Settings

Once you’re done with editing and ready to export your final product, go to File > Export > Media. This will open up the Export Settings window. Here are some settings that you need to keep in mind:

  • Format: H.264 is recommended as it provides good quality at a reasonable size.
  • Preset: Choose ‘YouTube 1080p Full HD’ for 1080p footage or ‘YouTube 720p HD’ for 720p footage.
  • Bitrate Encoding: Choose ‘VBR, 2 pass’ for the best quality and size ratio.
  • Target Bitrate: Set this to a high value, around 20-30 Mbps.

Step 3: Exporting the Video

Once you’ve finalized your export settings, click on the Export button. Premiere Pro will now start rendering your video. This process can take some time depending on the length and complexity of your video.

Final Thoughts

Exporting high-quality videos from Premiere Pro to upload on YouTube is pretty straightforward once you understand YouTube’s requirements and have the right settings in place. Just make sure that your sequence settings match your footage, choose the right export settings, and let Premiere Pro do its magic!