capcut · braza shows you
why is my capcut export low quality
braza walks you through the resolution, frame-rate, and bitrate sliders so your export comes out sharp.
exporting a video that looks blurry or pixelated compared to the editor preview is a top capcut complaint. it's almost always the export settings - resolution, frame rate, and bitrate set too low - plus whatever the platform re-compresses after upload. here's how to max it out.
or do it yourself
- 1click 'export' (top-right) to open the settings panel.
- 2set resolution to 1080p or higher (use 2k/4k only if your source footage is that sharp).
- 3raise the frame rate to 60fps if your footage supports it, otherwise match the original (30fps).
- 4drag the 'bitrate' setting to 'higher' - low bitrate is the #1 cause of blocky, blurry exports.
- 5export, then upload at the highest quality option the platform offers so it re-compresses less.
let braza do this with you
braza is a tiny on-screen guide that points at the right buttons and talks you through it, on windows and mac.
downloadcommon questions
why does my capcut video look worse after exporting?
low resolution or bitrate in the export panel, or the platform re-compressing your upload - raise both to 1080p+ and 'higher' bitrate.
what bitrate should i export at in capcut?
set it to 'higher' (or the highest preset). bitrate controls detail per frame, so it's the biggest lever for a sharp export.