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Exporting Your Video

When you are done editing, export your video to generate the final file ready to post on any platform. Rendering happens in the cloud, so you can close the browser and come back later to download.

How to Export

1

Click the Export button

Located in the top-right corner of the editor toolbar. This starts the cloud rendering process.
2

Wait for rendering to complete

A progress bar shows the estimated time remaining. Rendering typically takes between 1 and 6 minutes depending on your video’s duration and the effects you applied.
3

Download your video

When the render finishes, a download button appears. Click it to save the MP4 file to your device.
Export button in editor toolbar and rendering progress dialog

Export Format and Resolution

All exports are rendered as MP4 (H.264), the most widely compatible format for social media platforms, messaging apps, and video players.

The resolution of your exported video matches the aspect ratio you selected in the editor:

9:16

1080 x 1920

Stories, Reels, TikTok

16:9

1920 x 1080

YouTube, Landscape

1:1

1080 x 1080

Instagram Feed

4:5

1080 x 1350

Instagram Portrait

Watermark

Whether a watermark is included depends on your plan. The free plan adds a VDClip watermark to exported videos. Paid plans export without the watermark.

Visit the pricing page to see which plans include watermark-free exports and other export features.

Project Versions

Every time you export a video, VDClip saves it as a project version. This means you can:

  • Download previous exports without rendering again
  • Compare different versions of the same project
  • Access your render history from the project settings panel
Project versions panel showing previously rendered videos with download options

You can find your project versions in the project settings, accessible from the editor toolbar.

Batch Rendering

You can render multiple clips at the same time. Each clip in your project can be exported independently. Start one export, switch to another clip, and start another export. All renders run in parallel in the cloud.

This is especially useful when processing results from AI Clipping, where you may have several clips to export at once.

After Exporting

Once your video is ready:

  • Download the MP4 file directly to your device
  • Post from VDClip: if you have connected social media accounts in the Calendar, you can schedule or publish the video directly
  • Re-export anytime if you make further edits. A new version will be created

Tips & Best Practices

Preview Before Exporting

Play through your entire video in the editor preview before starting an export. This helps you catch issues with timing, captions, or audio levels before using credits.

Check Audio Levels

Make sure background music is not too loud compared to speech. Use the volume controls in the timeline to balance audio before exporting.

Export One Clip First as a Test

If you have multiple clips, export just one first to verify the result looks correct. Then proceed with the rest.

Use the Right Aspect Ratio

Choose your aspect ratio before editing. 9:16 is ideal for TikTok, Reels, and Stories. 16:9 works best for YouTube. 1:1 and 4:5 are great for Instagram feed posts.

Close and Come Back

Rendering happens in the cloud. You do not need to keep the browser open. Come back later and download your video from the project versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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