

Both Email and the YouTube & Facebook options give you a very limited set of settings. The other three options allow you to export video. Now Image will just export the current frame as an image. I can export by either clicking this button here and it gives me these four options or I can go to File, Share and I get the same four options there. So here I am inside of an iMovie project. You have a lot of options when exporting and the options will determine both the quality of the video and the file size. So after you're done making your iMovie project you need to export it. Join us and get exclusive content and course discounts. There you can read more about the Patreon Campaign. MacMost is brought to you thanks to a great group of more than 1000 supporters. Let me show you how to choose Export options in iMovie on your Mac. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Gary with. View the exported compressed file to test before uploading to Vimeo.Check out Choosing the Best iMovie Export Settings at YouTube for closed captioning and more options. Once the export is complete, a notification will appear indicating that your share was successful.Click Save, then the export will begin.Pick somewhere that you will remember - for example, your Desktop. Name your file next to "Save As" and select a destination location for the exported file on your computer. Then, choose the average bitrate appropriate to your video file using the slider: Remember: Lower data rates lead to smaller file sizes and faster uploads! Experiment to pick the lowest data rate that yields an acceptable image quality. If you’re having trouble with video quality, try switching to the highest bit rate value for your video’s resolution, or setting the quality to “Best (ProRes)” instead. If your video contains above average visual complexity (such as a video with high levels of grain or a sporting event), choose a higher video bitrate. If your video contains below average visual complexity (such as a slideshow presentation or talking head interview), choose a lower data rate. *These bitrates are suggested for average video files. If desired, enter some tags for your video.Ĭhoose the highest available for best quality. ⚠️ This description will not appear on Vimeo. If desired, enter a description for your video. Keep our compression guidelines in mind when exporting, but we generally recommend the settings below: It can also be downloaded in the Apple App Store for free.įor basic and most up-to-date exporting instructions for iMovie, see Apple's user guide. IMovie is a simple video editor that comes standard on many Macs.
