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how to export a video as mp4 in premiere pro

HeyBraza points at the export button, the h.264 format, and the bitrate preset so your mp4 comes out small and sharp.

premiere pro doesn't have a 'save as mp4' button - you export, and the menu has a dozen settings that decide whether your file is huge, blurry, or perfect. here's the exact path and the settings that matter.

or do it yourself

  1. 1select your sequence, then click 'export' in the top toolbar (or press ctrl/cmd + m) to open export mode.
  2. 2set 'format' to 'h.264' - that's what produces an .mp4 file.
  3. 3pick a preset like 'match source - adaptive high bitrate' so the resolution and frame rate follow your footage.
  4. 4choose where to save under 'location', then check the estimated file size at the bottom.
  5. 5click 'export' (or 'send to media encoder' to keep editing while it renders).

let HeyBraza do this with you

HeyBraza is a tiny on-screen guide that points at the right buttons and talks you through it, on windows and mac.

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common questions

which format makes an mp4 in premiere pro?

the 'h.264' format outputs an .mp4 file - there's no format literally called 'mp4' in the dropdown.

what export preset is best for youtube or instagram?

start from 'match source - adaptive high bitrate', or use the platform presets under the 'publish' settings in export mode.

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