Best export settings before uploading to TikTok
TikTok re-compresses every upload, so the file you give it is the best your video will ever look on the app. Exporting at the right settings from your editor avoids a soft, blocky result.
Resolution and frame rate
Export at 1080 × 1920 (vertical 1080p). Higher resolutions are accepted, but 1080p is the safe standard; 720p looks soft on modern phones.
Keep the frame rate you filmed at, usually 30 fps. Converting 30 to 60 adds nothing, and mixing clips with different frame rates causes stutter.
Bitrate and quality
In CapCut choose 1080p with the highest bitrate or quality option offered. In other editors, aim for roughly 10 to 20 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps.
A higher-quality file gives TikTok's compressor more detail to work with, so the result after upload is cleaner.
Codec and format
MP4 with H.264 is the most reliable. HEVC (H.265) files are smaller and also accepted, but some older phones and editors handle them badly.
Avoid adding a watermark from the editing app. Some apps add their logo to exports from free plans; check the last frame.
The upload itself
Turn on 'Allow high-quality uploads' in TikTok's settings if your app version shows it, and upload over Wi-Fi. Uploading over a weak mobile connection can trigger extra compression.
Frequently asked questions
What resolution should I export at for TikTok?
Export vertical 1080p, which is 1080 × 1920. Higher resolutions are accepted, but 1080p is the safe standard, while 720p looks soft on modern phones.
Should I convert a 30 fps video to 60 fps before uploading?
No. Keep the frame rate you filmed at, usually 30 fps. Converting adds nothing, and mixing clips with different frame rates causes stutter.
Which codec and bitrate are most reliable for uploads?
MP4 with H.264 is the most reliable choice, at roughly 10 to 20 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps. A higher-quality file gives TikTok's compressor more detail to work with.