Below are the video specs for delivering music videos to VEVO, any restrictions are put in place by YouTube.
*Please note that these are distinct from our video ad specs; these can be found here
- HD Videos
- Video
- Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes
- File Format: .mov or .mp4
- Dimensions: 1920x1080
- Frame Rate: Native (No less than 23.98)
- Bit Rate: 20mbps (Minimum 7500 kb/s, if necessary)
- File must be de-interlaced (Please, no Interlacing)
- Multi-pass encoding is preferred
- Do not use frame re ordering in your encoding settings
- Do not include front or end slates, title or end cards, etc.
- Audio
- Format: AAC
- Channels: Stereo (L R)
- Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
- Bit Rate: 320 kbps CBR
- 4K/2K
- Video
- Compression Type: ProRes
- File Format: .mp4
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 1.85.1, 2:1, 2.35.1, 2.39.1, or 2.4:1
- Dimension Format: 1440p, 2160p, or similar native (depending on the aspect ratio)
- Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, or 60
- Bit Rate: 30mbps (2K) / 60mbps (4K)
- Audio
- Format: LPCM
- Channels: Stereo (L R)
- Sample Rate: 48kHz
- Vertical Videos
- Video
- Compression Type: H.264 or ProRes
- File Format: .mov or .mp4
- Dimensions: 1080x1920
- Frame Rate: Native (No less than 23.98)
- Bit Rate: 20 mbps (Minimum 7500 kb/s, if necessary)
- Audio
- Format: AAC
- Channels: Stereo (L R)
- Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
- Bit Rate: 320 kbps CBR
FAQ
Does it take longer to process a 4k video?
Overall, 1080p is usually much quicker to process than 4K. See some specific examples below. Frame rate and length of the video: A 4K video, with a frame rate of 30 fps (frames per second) that is 60 minutes long, can take up to 4 hours or more to finish high-resolution processing.
What happens if I upload it in a video format that is not 16:9?
The standard aspect ratio for YouTube on a desktop is 16:9. When uploading other aspect ratios (vertical, square, etc.), the player automatically adapts itself to the size of the video, providing the optimal viewing experience based on the aspect ratio and device.
Some combinations of video and device aspects ratios, such as 9:16 vertical videos on desktop browsers, YouTube may add additional padding for optimal viewing. The padding is white by default, and dark gray when Dark theme is turned on.