Bitrate Reference Table
| Resolution | Min (web) | Recommended | High Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p @ 30fps | 2,500 | 3,500 kbps | 5,000 kbps |
| 720p @ 60fps | 3,000 | 4,500 kbps | 6,000 kbps |
| 1080p @ 30fps | 4,000 | 6,000 kbps | 10,000 kbps |
| 1080p @ 60fps | 5,000 | 8,000 kbps | 12,000 kbps |
| 1440p @ 60fps | 8,000 | 12,000 kbps | 18,000 kbps |
| 4K @ 60fps | 15,000 | 25,000 kbps | 35,000+ kbps |
Understanding Bitrate
Bitrate is the amount of data processed per second in a video stream. Higher bitrates = better quality but larger files. The right bitrate depends on your resolution, frame rate, and where the content will be watched.
- Audio Extractor Guide: Audio Extractor Guide
- YouTube Compression Guide: YouTube Compression Guide
- CBR (Constant Bitrate): Best for live streaming. Predictable bandwidth but less efficient encoding.
- VBR (Variable Bitrate): Better file quality at the same average bitrate. Use for recorded content.
- Two-Pass Encoding: Maximum efficiency. Takes twice as long but produces smaller files with equal quality.
- YouTube upload guide: Complete YouTube Upload & SEO Guide
- Pick the right dimensions: Aspect Ratio & Resolution Calculator
- Need video titles? YouTube Title Generator
- Need YouTube keywords? YouTube Tags Generator
- Write your description: Description Generator with timestamps & hashtags
- Compress your video: YouTube Video Compressor
- Check your SEO score: YouTube SEO Checker
- OBS streaming bitrate: Trimpx OBS Settings Calculator
- Video trimming workflow: How to Trim Video with Shotcut
- Estimate output file sizes: File Size Calculator
- Copy-ready encoding commands: Browse FFmpeg Presets
Want to convert videos to your ideal bitrate? Trimpx's format preset generates the exact FFmpeg MLT command for any target bitrate.