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When your edit is ready, Cardboard renders the final video directly in your browser — no server upload needed. You can export as a video file or as a project for another editing application.

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Exporting as video

1

Click the Export button

Click the Export button in the top-right corner of the editor.
2

Choose your format

Select from MP4, WebM, MOV, or MKV. MP4 is the most widely compatible.
3

Set resolution and quality

Pick your resolution (480p up to 4K) and quality level (Very Low to Very High). See Formats & Quality Settings for detailed recommendations.
4

Click Export

Click Export to start rendering. A progress bar shows real-time percentage as frames are processed.
5

Download your file

When rendering is complete, your video downloads automatically. On supported browsers, Cardboard uses the File System Access API to stream directly to a file on disk, which saves memory on large projects.
For most use cases, 1080p MP4 at High quality is the sweet spot — it looks great and works on every platform.

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Exporting to other editors

If you want to continue editing in a desktop application, Cardboard can export your project timeline in formats that other editors understand.
Export as FCPXML to open your project in Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Your clips, cuts, and timing are preserved.
When exporting to another editor, you can configure a custom media base directory so the NLE can find your linked media files on disk.

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What’s next?

Formats & Quality Settings

Detailed breakdown of resolution, frame rate, and format options.

Your First Video in 5 Minutes

The quickstart guide includes an export walkthrough.