Exporting Your Video
When your edit is ready, click Export in the toolbar or press ⌘+E.
Export Formats
| Format | Extension | Codec | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 (H.264) | .mp4 | H.264 | Maximum compatibility, plays everywhere |
| QuickTime MOV (H.264) | .mov | H.264 | Apple ecosystem, same codec as MP4 |
| QuickTime MOV (HEVC) | .mov | H.265/HEVC | Smaller files, excellent quality. Requires macOS 13+ |
Export Resolutions
| Resolution | Size | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Original Canvas | Matches your project canvas | Best quality, preserves exact dimensions |
| 1080p (Full HD) | 1920×1080 | Great for YouTube and general sharing |
| 720p (HD) | 1280×720 | Smaller file, good for quick sharing |
Recording Output Settings
These apply to the raw recording (configured in Settings → Output before recording):
Video
- Encoder: H.264 or H.265 (default: H.265)
- Format: MOV or MP4 (default: MP4). Disabled when alpha channel recording is enabled.
- Pixel Format: YUV 4:2:0 8-bit (video/full range), YUV 4:2:0 10-bit, or BGRA 32-bit
- High Resolution Mode: Resolution multiplier (default: 2× for Retina)
- HDR Recording: Enable/disable (requires macOS 15)
- Alpha Channel: Record transparency (forces H.265 + MOV)
Audio
- Format: AAC (default), ALAC, FLAC, Opus, MP3
- Quality: Normal (128 kbps), Good (192 kbps), High (256 kbps, default), Extreme (320 kbps)
- Sample Rate: 48,000 Hz
Color Space Support
ScreenKite detects and preserves color space:
- sRGB (default for non-HDR)
- Display P3
- BT.709
- BT.2020 (HDR)