Best Final Cut Pro Export Settings for Long Videos for YouTube (in 91 seconds)

In this video, we share the best export settings for Final Cut Pro to efficiently upload long-form videos on YouTube. Whether you're dealing with a 10-hour video or something shorter, these tips will save you time and storage space while ensuring high quality.

🔧 Steps to Export for YouTube:
File 👉 Share 👉 Export File (Default)

Option 1: Using MP4 Container:
- Select Settings, Choose the 'Format' dropdown, and then select 'Computer'.
- Video Codec: Choose 'H.264' for the video codec.
- Resolution: Ensure it’s set to 16:9 aspect ratio, and select your desired resolution (e.g., 1080p).

Option 2: Using MOV Container (Recommended for Large Files):
- Select Format: Go to 'Settings', choose 'Format', and then select 'Video and Audio'.
- Video Codec: Again, choose 'H.264'.
- Experience: I found that exporting in MOV format took significantly less time and resulted in a manageable file size for YouTube uploads.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Option 1: MP4 Container Settings
00:55 - Option 2: MOV Container Settings
01:25 - Results and Conclusion

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