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Today, I’m going to answer a question a lot of you keep asking me: What are the best export settings for YouTube Shorts in Alight Motion?
If your Shorts look blurry, get cropped weirdly, or have no views… this is why.
So open your Alight Motion project, and let’s set this up step by step.
Step 1: The Canvas Size (Very Important)
First, before you even export, make sure your project is the right size.
Go to Project Settings.
Set it to 1080 x 1920. That is 9:16 ratio — the real vertical Shorts size.
If you use a smaller size like 720p, YouTube will make it blurry. Don’t do that.
Step 2: Frame Rate (FPS)
Set this to 30 FPS or 60 FPS.
- 30 FPS is totally fine for talking, vlogs, or simple edits.
- 60 FPS is better if you have fast action, gaming clips, or smooth slow motion.
My advice? Stick to 30 FPS to keep file size smaller. YouTube Shorts does not need 60 FPS unless you really want ultra smooth.
Step 3: Export Settings Inside Alight Motion
Now tap Export (the share icon in top right).
Here are the settings I personally use and recommend:
- Format: MP4 (always, not GIF or anything else)
- Resolution: 1080 x 1920 (match your canvas)
- Frame Rate: same as you set in project (30 or 60)
- Bitrate: This is the real secret. Don’t leave it on auto.
Set Video Bitrate to:
- 8 to 12 Mbps for good quality without huge file size
- If you want the best quality, go up to 15 Mbps, but file will be larger.
Do not go below 8 Mbps. That’s where pixelation and blurriness start.
Step 4: What About Codec?
Alight Motion usually uses H.264 by default. That is perfect. Don’t change it.
H.264 works with YouTube very well.
Step 5: Audio Settings
Keep it simple.
- Audio Bitrate: 192 kbps or 256 kbps
- Sample Rate: 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz
This gives clear sound without unnecessary large file size.
Quick Summary (Save This)
Here is my go-to export setting for YouTube Shorts in Alight Motion:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 |
| Frame Rate | 30 FPS (or 60 for fast action) |
| Format | MP4 |
| Video Bitrate | 10 Mbps |
| Audio Bitrate | 192 kbps |
| Codec | H.264 |
One Last Pro Tip
Before you upload to YouTube Shorts, check the file size. Try to keep it under 50 MB if possible. If it’s larger, lower bitrate to 8 Mbps.
YouTube compresses your video anyway. Giving them a super heavy 100 MB file does not mean better quality. Give them a clean, optimized file.
So that’s it, guys.
Use these settings, and your Shorts will look crisp, vertical, and professional.
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And comment below — what do you edit most? Gaming clips, vlogs, or edits?
