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Resources for Video Editors and Converters

Helpful tools and guides for smooth and optimal video uploads

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Uscreen is your premier platform for hosting, selling, and distributing VOD and SVOD content.

While we don’t offer direct consulting services for video editing or converting, we’ve put together key guidelines and useful resources to help you prepare your videos for upload.


Recommended Encoding Settings

Video Format and Bitrate Settings

Format

MP4 (file extension .mp4)

Aspect Ratio

16:9 landscape mode (recommended)

Codec

H.264 video codec (Main Profile)

Resolution

1080p/2K or smaller (max 2048x1152p)

Frame Rate

23.98 up to 60 FPS (Uscreen is best optimized for these specific frame rates)

Bitrate

8 Mbps or less (higher bitrates can cause playback issues)

  • For 1080p streaming: 5000 kbps (5 Mbps)

  • For 720p streaming: 3500 kbps (3.5 Mbps)

  • For 480p streaming: 1000 kbps (1 Mbps)

💡 TIP: We also offer tips on how to reduce your video file size without sacrificing quality. We highly recommend you read the article!

Audio Format and Bitrate Settings

Audio Codec

AAC or MP3 (AAC preferred)

Audio Channels

Stereo (2 channels)

Audio Bitrate

128-192 kbps for optimal quality

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (standard for most content)

ℹ️ INFO: While our system works well with most audio formats, we recommend using AAC or MP3 for the fastest processing.

To ensure the highest audio quality, consider uploading your content in stereo, as non-stereo files will be automatically converted. Preparing your audio in stereo ahead of time helps deliver the best possible experience.

Additional Technical Specifications

Keyframe Interval

10-second max (2 seconds recommended for streaming)

Color Profile

Set to "1-1-1" (Rec.709 for color primaries, transfer characteristics, and color matrix)

Range

Video range (16–235) for compatibility with most broadcast and OTT platforms

Color Depth

8-bit 4:2:0 or less

GOP Structure

Closed GOP (group of pictures)

⚠️ WARNING: Please avoid using HDR color transfer functions like SMPTE2084 (Perceptual Quantizer or PQ) when encoding your video. Using these settings can lead to transcoding failures and significant color quality issues when the content is played in the apps.


Suggested Editors and Converters

Below are some resources for commonly used video editing and converting services.

📝 NOTE: If the link for your respective service is not listed, or none of the links answer your question, we suggest searching through Google or YouTube for more helpful guides.

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