How to export a file to save space?

How to export a file to save space?

Best Export Settings for Small File Size (H.264/MP4) 

1. Open Export Mode: Press Ctrl+M (Windows) or Cmd+M (macOS) to open the export settings.

2. Format: Select H.264 (this will create an .mp4 file).

3. Preset: Choose Match Source - Medium Bitrate or Match Source - Adaptive Low Bitrate for a quick setup, or start with Custom.

4. Video Tab - Basic Video Settings:

   • Ensure Frame Size and Frame Rate match your source file (e.g., 1920x1080).
   • Check “Render at Maximum Depth”.

5. Video Tab - Bitrate Settings (Crucial):

   • Bitrate Encoding: Choose VBR, 1 pass.
   • Target Bitrate [Mbps]: Set this between 5 and 10 Mbps for a good balance of low size and acceptable quality. If you need it even smaller, you can go lower, but quality will decrease.
   • Maximum Bitrate [Mbps]: Set slightly higher than the target (e.g., 10-12).

6. Performance: Select Hardware Encoding if available for faster exporting.

7. Check Size: Review the Estimated File Size at the bottom of the export window before clicking export. 

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Alternative Method: H.265 (HEVC)

For better quality at a lower file size than H.264, select HEVC (H.265) as the format. This requires more processing power but is more efficient at compressing videos while retaining quality. 

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Key Tips for Low-Storage

• Check Original Bitrate: To get the exact same file size ratio, check the bitrate of your original 344 MB video (right-click the file > Properties > Details) and match that number in the Premiere Pro Bitrate Settings.

• Lower Resolution: If the file is still too big, reducing the resolution (e.g., from 4K to 1080p or 1080p to 720p) will significantly reduce the size.

• VBR vs. CBR: Use Variable Bitrate (VBR) rather than Constant Bitrate (CBR) because it saves space by lowering the bitrate during simpler, less detailed parts of the video. 

  YouTube Lower Resolution: If the file is still too big, reducing the resolution (e.g., from 4K to 1080p or 1080p to 720p) will significantly reduce the size. VBR vs. CBR: Use Variable Bitrate (VBR) rather than Constant Bitrate (CBR) because it saves space by lowering the bitrate during simpler, less detailed parts of the video.