Is 1080p the right export resolution for Shorts?

For most vertical clips, yes: 1080×1920 is the common size. Choose the best source quality when the source is sharper and you want to keep that detail.

Does a higher export resolution fix a blurry source?

No. Upscaling makes the frame bigger without adding detail. Start from the sharpest source you have instead.

Glossary

Export resolution

Export resolution is the pixel size of the video file you render out of an editor, for example 720×1280 (720p) or 1080×1920 (1080p) for a vertical 9:16 clip. Together with bitrate, it decides how much detail the file carries. Exporting above the source resolution adds no detail; it only scales the same picture up. Platforms such as YouTube and TikTok re-encode every upload, so a sharper export gives their processing more to work with, and small text and caption edges are the first details to suffer when the export is too low. Higher resolution also means larger files, which matters for batches, mobile uploads and drafts sent for review.

In a HypeNest pass

HypeNest lets you download clips at 720p, 1080p or Best, the best quality your source allows; the Free plan downloads at 720p. Every export stays on the project’s Exports page while the project is kept, where you can play it and download it again without re-rendering; how long projects are kept depends on the plan (see /pricing).

Exports

FAQ

Is 1080p the right export resolution for Shorts?: For most vertical clips, yes: 1080×1920 is the common size. Choose the best source quality when the source is sharper and you want to keep that detail.
Does a higher export resolution fix a blurry source?: No. Upscaling makes the frame bigger without adding detail. Start from the sharpest source you have instead.

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