Quality Tiers

Pick a quality tier when you upload your videos. Each tier works best for different content types and viewing situations.

Compare quality tiers

Standard web videos that load fast:

720p HD (1280×720) — 2.5 Mbps
480p SD (854×480) — 1.0 Mbps
240p Mobile (426×240) — 500 Kbps

Best for: web content, tutorials, presentations

Made for short vertical videos:

1080p Full HD (1920×1080) — 4.0 Mbps, up to 60fps
720p HD (1280×720) — 2.5 Mbps, up to 60fps
480p SD (854×480) — 1.0 Mbps, typically 30fps

Best for: social media, mobile videos, vertical content

High-quality videos with full resolution:

4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) — 15 Mbps, up to 60fps
2K Quad HD (2560×1440) — 8.0 Mbps, up to 60fps
1080p Full HD (1920×1080) — 4.0 Mbps, up to 60fps
Lower resolutions included for all devices

Best for: professional content, broadcasts, high-quality media

Tier details

Feature	Basic	Shorts	Pro
Best For	Web content, tutorials, educational videos, company communications	Social media content, mobile-first videos, TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Shorts, 60fps content	TV/broadcast content, premium streaming, professional production, 4K content
Video Quality	720p HD (2.5 Mbps) 480p SD (1.0 Mbps) 240p Mobile (500 Kbps)	1080p Full HD (4.0 Mbps, 60fps) 720p HD (2.5 Mbps, 60fps) 480p SD (1.0 Mbps, 30fps)	4K Ultra HD (15 Mbps, 60fps) 2K Quad HD (8.0 Mbps, 60fps) 1080p Full HD (4.0 Mbps, 60fps) + all lower resolutions
Frame Rate	24fps, 30fps	Up to 60fps	Up to 60fps
Special Features	Standard compression, web optimized	Vertical video optimization, mobile-focused encoding, enhanced motion handling	HDR support, 10-bit encoding, AV1 codec, professional audio
Processing Speed	~1x video length	~1.5x video length	~2-3x video length
File Size	Smallest	Medium	Largest
Audio	Opus 128kbps	Opus 128kbps	Professional audio processing

How to Choose

Look at Your Content

Check your video resolution

Pick a tier that matches or exceeds your source video quality.

Consider your audience

Think about what devices they use and their internet speeds.

Decide on quality vs speed

Balance quality needs with processing time requirements.

Plan for the future

Consider scalability and future quality requirements.

Quick decision guide

Choose Basic

Source is 1080p or smaller. Fast loading, desktop-focused, quick processing.

Choose Shorts

Mobile/vertical-first content, 60fps source, social platforms, primarily phone viewers.

Choose Pro

2K/4K or higher source, HDR or broadcast requirements, production-quality output.

Technical Details

Processing Times

Fastest processing - great for quick uploads and fast turnaround times.

Medium speed with 60fps optimization for smooth motion content.

Slowest processing but delivers the highest quality results.

File Sizes and Storage

Basic: Smallest files across all video sizes Shorts: Medium size with better quality for key resolutions Pro: Largest files with complete video size range

Device Support

All tiers work on all devices and browsers. Pro tier also works with professional broadcast equipment, while Shorts tier is extra optimized for mobile apps.