{"id":60711,"date":"2021-01-14T11:09:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T08:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/?p=60711"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:15:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T11:15:40","slug":"best-video-format-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/best-video-format-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best YouTube Video Formats for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a YouTube channel can be complicated, nerve-racking, and time-consuming, given all the things that go into creating content and putting it out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the creative part, you also have to consider the technical side of the process, and that would be the format for your videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to make sure that you choose the very best format to upload to YouTube. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many people overlook this aspect, YouTube video formats are actually fundamental since they impact the quality of your videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help out, we\u2019ll explore the different video formats that are out there and help you decide which ones to use for your YouTube channel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supported <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Video Formats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to avoid getting an error message when uploading your video or ending up with low-resolution videos, here are all of the recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/troubleshooter\/2888402?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube file formats<\/a> that you should use:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.MOV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.MPEG4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.MP4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.AVI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.WMV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.MPEGPS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.FLV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3GPP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNxHR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CineForm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HEVC (h265)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you already have your video ready for upload and it\u2019s in none of the above formats, make sure you convert it before putting it on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best YouTube Formats to Use<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a full HD video (1920\u00d71080 px), the best video format for YouTube, according to the platform, is the <\/span><b>MP4 file type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in combination with an <\/span><b>H.264 codec<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>15-20 Mbps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a standard <\/span><b>aspect ratio of 16:9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>audio codec AAC-LC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the platform supports several video formats, it\u2019s best to go by their recommendation and adapt your video to the best format for YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the best format for YouTube in terms of size and aspect ratio?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as other technical requirements go, you\u2019ll also have to pay attention to the file size you\u2019re uploading. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>maximum size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allowed is 128GB or 12 hours, so make sure not to exceed this limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your video is longer than that, you can compress it using a video editor before uploading it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best YouTube video format, you\u2019ll also need to stick to the <\/span><b>16:9 aspect ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will look good both on desktop and mobile devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another accepted standard aspect ratio is 4:3, but if you upload it at 16:9, you\u2019ll be able to change it to 4:3 by adding black letterbox bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What video format is best for YouTube as far as resolution goes?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best format to upload to YouTube should first be recorded in 1080p<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to be considered HD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will look great on any type of device, especially if you\u2019re also using <\/span>a good frame rate,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which should be at no less than 30 frames per second.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum is 60 fps, but above anything else, make sure you\u2019re not using less than the advisable 30 fps, or else your video will end up looking blurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What else should I know regarding the best formats for uploading to YouTube?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, the best file format for YouTube should use an H.264 <\/span><b>codec<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but other viable options are the MPEG-4, and the MPEG-2 codec, as both will render pretty great results. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three are set as default, so when uploading the video, you only have to confirm if it\u2019s set on one of these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you record the video on your phone, you can rest assured there\u2019s no need for a high-quality camera to make a great video, but you do need a pretty decent camera phone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to achieve the best format for YouTube, it\u2019s best to use a smartphone that can record up to 2160p.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create Your Video Thumbnail and Channel Cover with Creatopy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While YouTube will automatically generate a few thumbnails that you can choose from, these are totally random and might not look that great. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you can go ahead and use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creatopy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create your own customized thumbnail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with this, you also have the possibility to create your own personalized banner for your channel cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the steps below and create your own channel covers and thumbnails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Creatopy&#8217;s dashboard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and type \u201cYouTube\u201d in the search bar from the screen&#8217;s left side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search results will show you the two different options you can use: one for creating a channel cover and the other one for creating a video thumbnail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your channel cover or YouTube video thumbnail choosing from one of the available templates or upload your own and get creative. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a wide variety of templates available in the editor, and you can personalize them however you see fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In just a few clicks, you can change the text, the font, the font color, or the background image.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re done making all the edits, just download your banner or thumbnail, and you\u2019re all done. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your creations to your YouTube account and enjoy the result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating and uploading the best video formats for YouTube does not have to be a challenge if you know the basics we\u2019ve covered in this article and follow the recommendations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to go through all the necessary steps, and you\u2019re definitely bound to end up with a great video.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a YouTube channel can be complicated, nerve-racking, and time-consuming, given all the things that go into creating content and putting it out there.\u00a0 Along with the creative part, you also have to consider the technical side of the process, and that would be the format for your videos. 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