> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.usecardboard.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Export Your Video

> Render and download your finished video, or export to other editors.

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.

## Exporting as video

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the Export button">
    Click the **Export** button in the top-right corner of the editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your format">
    Select from MP4, WebM, MOV, or MKV. MP4 is the most widely compatible.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set resolution and quality">
    Pick your resolution (480p up to 4K) and quality level (Very Low to Very High). See [Formats & Quality Settings](/export/formats-and-quality) for detailed recommendations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Export">
    Click **Export** to start rendering. A progress bar shows real-time percentage as frames are processed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  For most use cases, 1080p MP4 at High quality is the sweet spot — it looks great and works on every platform.
</Tip>

## 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.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve">
    Export as **FCPXML** to open your project in Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Your clips, cuts, and timing are preserved.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Premiere Pro">
    Export as **Premiere Pro XML** to bring your edit into Adobe Premiere Pro with all your clips and cuts intact.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="AAF">
    Export as **AAF** (Advanced Authoring Format) for compatibility with Avid Media Composer and other professional tools.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  When exporting to another editor, you can configure a **custom media base directory** so the NLE can find your linked media files on disk.
</Note>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Formats & Quality Settings" icon="sliders" href="/export/formats-and-quality">
    Detailed breakdown of resolution, frame rate, and format options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your First Video in 5 Minutes" icon="rocket" href="/first">
    The quickstart guide includes an export walkthrough.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>