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Cardboard gives you full control over your export settings. This page covers every format, resolution, quality level, and frame rate option — plus recommendations for specific platforms.

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Video formats

FormatCodecBest for
MP4H.264 / H.265Universal compatibility — works everywhere
WebMVP8 / VP9Web embedding, smaller file sizes
MOVH.264Apple ecosystem, Final Cut Pro
MKVH.264Archival, multiple audio tracks

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Aspect ratios

RatioDimensionsUse case
16:9LandscapeYouTube, presentations, desktop
9:16PortraitTikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
1:1SquareInstagram feed, LinkedIn
4:3ClassicOlder displays, specific formats

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Resolutions

Each aspect ratio supports the following resolution options:
Label16:99:161:14:3
480p854×480480×854480×480640×480
720p1280×720720×1280720×720960×720
1080p1920×10801080×19201080×10801440×1080
4K3840×21602160×38402160×21602880×2160

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Quality levels

Quality controls the bitrate of your exported video. Higher quality means larger file sizes but better visual fidelity.
LevelVisual qualityFile size
Very LowNoticeable compressionSmallest
LowSome artifacts visibleSmall
MediumGood for most contentModerate
HighSharp, minimal artifactsLarge
Very HighNear-losslessLargest

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Frame rates

Frame rateStyleUse case
24 fpsFilmCinematic look, narrative content
30 fpsStandardGeneral purpose, social media
60 fpsSmoothGaming, sports, fast motion

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Platform recommendations

  • Resolution: 1080p or 4K
  • Frame rate: 30 fps
  • Format: MP4 (H.264)
  • Quality: High or Very High
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9
Higher resolution and quality means longer export time. 1080p High is a great balance for most platforms.

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What’s next?

Export Your Video

Step-by-step guide to exporting your finished video.

FAQ

Common questions about exporting and formats.