I will introduce DaVinci Resolve export settings for vertical videos for social media platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
These settings apply to both the free version and the paid DaVinci Resolve Studio version.
To set up video export settings and perform the export in DaVinci Resolve, select Custom Export in the Render Settings on the Deliver page.
DaVinci Resolve Vertical Video Export Settings for Social Media
| File Name | as you like |
| Save Location | Select from Browse |
Video Settings Tab
| Format | MP4 |
| Codec | H.264 |
| Encoder | NVIDIA |
| Network Optimization | Unchecked |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 HD |
| Use Vertical Resolution | Checked |
| Frame Rate | 30 (or your preferred value) |
| Chapter Based on Markers | Unchecked |
| Quality | Limit 40000 kb/s |
| Profile | High |
| Keyframes | Auto |
| Frame Reordering | Checked |
| Rate Control | Variable Bitrate |
| Preset | Very Fast |
| Tuning | High Quality |
| Two Pass | Full |
| Lookahead | 16 frames |
| Disable adaptive I-frame at scene cuts | Unchecked |
| Enable adaptive B-frame | Checked |
| AQ Strength | 8 |
| Enable non-reference P-frame | Unchecked |
| Enable weighted prediction | Unchecked |
| Enable Temporal AQ | Unchecked |
| Entropy Coding Mode | Auto |