If your footage exceeds 60 FPS, we will automatically reduce the frame rate. When preparing your video for upload, it’s best to maintain the video’s native frame rate when compressing your video. H.265 or High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is the successor to H.264, which offers a smaller sized file with high visual quality at the cost of increased encoding time. If you notice quality issues with your H.264 videos and have ample storage space on your Vimeo account, using ProRes may produce a better result. This professional-quality codec ensures a high quality for your encoded video but typically results in a much larger file size than H.264. Be sure to choose the 'High Profile' H.264 setting instead of 'Main Profile.' Please note that the H.264 video codec only supports resolutions up to 4K. It's a great starting point for encoding your videos as it ensures you'll get the most out of your upload quota while minimizing upload and conversion times. H.264 is a standard codec that balances high visual quality with efficient file size. We accept most major codecs, but for best results, we recommend using one of the following: H.264

A codec is a format in which your video is encoded.

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