YouTube Upload Best Settings: Resolution, Bitrate and Workflow
Updated: 4/23/2026
YouTube Upload Best Settings
Recommended export
1080p or original resolution
CRF 22–24; preset slow/medium
Audio 192k; keep original frame rate
Workflow
Edit and export → compress in browser using /tools/video-compress
Add captions (SRT) and a 1280×720 thumbnail
Upload with chapters, tags and proper metadata
Troubleshooting
Platform recompress: avoid excessive sharpening
HDR/BT.2020 may change perceived contrast
Fix A/V sync by consistent sample rate and keyframe spacing
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