om. Select the one you want, then press <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rendering is where DaVinci Resolve processes your project and creates a final, watchable video file. It adds all of your effects, transitions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/davinci-resolve-luts-how-to-import-export\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LUTs<\/a>, and color grades to the video, according to the settings you\u2019ve chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export-1024x555.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of DaVinci Resolve's Quick Export window.\" class=\"wp-image-28141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export-500x271.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103134\/01-Quick-Export.png 1549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next section, we\u2019ll explain how to export video from DaVinci Resolve in more detail, or you can watch the video tutorial below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to export video in DaVinci Resolve 20 (MP4, YouTube &amp; full guide)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WubAtO8Skyc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"about:blank\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-difference-between-the-render-cache-vs-rendering-the-timeline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference between the render cache vs rendering the timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In DaVinci Resolve, there\u2019s a difference between the render cache and rendering the timeline. The <strong>render cache <\/strong>is a feature that improves playback by pre-rendering parts of your timeline that are computationally intensive. This is useful when your clips have complex effects, transitions, or color grades that your computer struggles to play back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, rendering the timeline simply refers to the process of rendering your video that we explained above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-deliver-tab\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Deliver tab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a quick look at the Deliver tab where exporting takes place in DaVinci Resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab-1024x555.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Deliver interface in DaVinci Resolve.\" class=\"wp-image-28143 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab-500x271.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103133\/02-Deliver-Tab.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/555;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main parts to pay attention to are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Render Settings: <\/strong>In the top-left of the page, you\u2019ll see the Render Settings panel. This is where you set the video format, resolution, file types, and audio settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preview Window and Timeline: <\/strong>You can move through your Timeline and watch the playback in the Preview Window. While you can\u2019t edit the Timeline on this page, you can add In and Out markers to render specific clips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Render Queue: <\/strong>At the top right-hand corner, you\u2019ll see the Render Queue. This panel displays all of the videos you\u2019ve queued up to export.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what you\u2019re looking at, here are the 8 steps to export a video file in DaVinci Resolve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-export-from-davinci-resolve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to export from DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To export a video in DaVinci Resolve from the Deliver tab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a preset or select <strong>Custom Export<\/strong>, then set your file name and destination for your folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a format and codec that matches your destination platform\u2014for example, MP4 and H.264 for YouTube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your resolution, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/frame-rate-for-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">frame rate<\/a>, and bitrate to limit the output file to a workable size and hit <strong>Render<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-select-the-deliver-tab\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Select the Deliver tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Deliver <\/strong>in the bottom panel of the DaVinci Resolve interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"507\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103132\/03-Deliver.png\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to navigate to the Deliver page in DaVinci Resolve.\" class=\"wp-image-28144 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103132\/03-Deliver.png 936w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103132\/03-Deliver-500x271.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103132\/03-Deliver-768x416.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 936px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 936\/507;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-choose-a-preset-or-select-custom-export\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose a preset or select Custom Export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Render Settings panel in the top-left corner, select a preset or press <strong>Custom Export <\/strong>to create your own. The presets include a range of export settings that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/blog\/best-practices-for-video-optimization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimized for different platforms<\/a>, but you can often get better results by setting your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103131\/04-Render-Settings-1024x668.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of DaVinci Resolve's Render Settings.\" class=\"wp-image-28145 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103131\/04-Render-Settings-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103131\/04-Render-Settings-500x326.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103131\/04-Render-Settings-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103131\/04-Render-Settings.png 1037w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/668;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-set-your-filename-and-destination-location\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Set your filename and destination location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, name your filename and choose the folder location where DaVinci Resolve will export your video file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103130\/05-File-Name-1024x668.png\" alt=\"The File Name and Location options within DaVinci Resolve's Render Settings.\" class=\"wp-image-28146 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103130\/05-File-Name-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103130\/05-File-Name-500x326.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103130\/05-File-Name-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103130\/05-File-Name.png 1037w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/668;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-select-your-video-format-and-codec\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Select your video format and codec<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the drop-down menu next to <strong>Format <\/strong>and <strong>Codec <\/strong>and choose your desired settings. This is how to export in DaVinci Resolve as MP4, one of the most popular formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103129\/06-Format-1024x668.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of DaVinci Resolve's video Format, Codec, and Encoder settings.\" class=\"wp-image-28147 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103129\/06-Format-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103129\/06-Format-500x326.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103129\/06-Format-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103129\/06-Format.png 1037w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/668;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The format is like the container that holds different parts of a video file, like video, audio, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/how-to-add-subtitles-davinci-resolve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> subtitles<\/a>. The codec determines how Resolve encodes the audio and video streams. Together, they determine the quality and file size of exports, as well as what programs will be able to play the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of the two most popular video formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MP4: <\/strong>A widely used form that balances quality and file size. Suitable for YouTube, web uploads, and social media. DaVinci Resolve exports MP4 files with the H.264 or H.265 codecs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QuickTime: <\/strong>Another popular<strong> <\/strong>format developed by Apple and used for high-quality exports. Used with DNxHD\/DNxHR and ProRes codecs for high-end productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to upload your video to social media or YouTube, we recommend using MP4 or QuickTime with the H.265 codec. If you still aren\u2019t sure which is best for your project, learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/blog\/mov-vs-mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MP4 vs MOV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-choose-your-resolution-and-frame-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Choose your resolution and frame rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set your resolution and frame rate according to your timeline settings. If you\u2019re working on 4K footage at 60 fps, your render settings should reflect that. Trying to export footage that\u2019s higher resolution than the footage in your timeline will cause an error to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to check what your timeline settings are, select the <strong>Media <\/strong>tab, right-click your timeline, and choose <strong>Timeline Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/07-Resolution-and-Frame-Rater-1024x668.png\" alt=\"A screenshot showing where to set the export Resolution and Frame Rate in DaVinci Resolve.\" class=\"wp-image-28148 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/07-Resolution-and-Frame-Rater-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/07-Resolution-and-Frame-Rater-500x326.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/07-Resolution-and-Frame-Rater-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/07-Resolution-and-Frame-Rater.png 1037w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/668;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-restrict-the-bitrate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Restrict the bitrate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Quality section, tick the box next to <strong>Restrict to <\/strong>then type in your desired bitrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/08-Bitrate-1024x856.png\" alt=\"A screenshot showing where to set the bitrate settings within DaVinci Resolve.\" class=\"wp-image-28149 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/08-Bitrate-1024x856.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/08-Bitrate-500x418.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/08-Bitrate-768x642.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103128\/08-Bitrate.png 1037w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/856;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bitrate is the amount of data transferred every second. The higher the bitrate, the more information is contained in the video. For high-resolution and frame-rate videos, you\u2019ll need a higher bitrate to maintain video quality after export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are YouTube\u2019s recommended video bitrates for standard dynamic range videos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2160p (4K): <\/strong>35,000\u201345,000 kb\/s for 30 fps and under, 53,000\u201368,000 kb\/s for over 30 fps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1440p (2K): <\/strong>16,000 kb\/s for 30 fps and under, 24,000 kb\/s for over 30 fps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1080p: <\/strong>8,000 kb\/s for 30 fps and under, 12,000 kb\/s for over 30 fps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>720p: <\/strong>5,000 kb\/s for 30 fps and under, 7,500 kb\/s for over 30 fps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you set a high bitrate, you\u2019ll get a better quality export but the file size might be too large. We recommend playing around with the different options to work out the optimal bitrate for your footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-7-add-to-render-queue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Add to render queue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, scroll down and select <strong>Add to Render Queue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"267\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/09-Add-to-Render-Queue-1024x267.png\" alt=\"The Add to Render Queue button found at the bottom of the Render Settings panel.\" class=\"wp-image-28150 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/09-Add-to-Render-Queue-1024x267.png 1024w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/09-Add-to-Render-Queue-500x130.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/09-Add-to-Render-Queue-768x200.png 768w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/09-Add-to-Render-Queue.png 1041w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/267;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-8-select-render-all\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Select Render All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, in the Render Queue window, select <strong>Render All<\/strong>. After this, DaVinci Resolve will begin to export your file. This may take some time depending on the video length, resolution, and format, but once it finishes, your video is finished! Be sure to watch it back once it finishes rendering to ensure there aren\u2019t any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"458\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/10-Render-All.png\" alt=\"The Render All button found at the bottom of the Render Queue pane.\" class=\"wp-image-28151 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/10-Render-All.png 960w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/10-Render-All-500x239.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103127\/10-Render-All-768x366.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/458;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-troubleshooting-render-issues-in-davinci-resolve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting render issues in DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are five of the most common render problems and how to solve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-did-the-render-fail-or-stop-halfway-through-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why did the render fail or stop halfway through?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The render process most commonly fails due to corrupted media or the effects and transitions in that part of the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fix this problem, note where the render stops and find that place in your timeline. Replace the media and export the project again. If that doesn\u2019t work, try disabling any effects and transitions and then see if the clip will render.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A failed render may also happen when your hard drive has run out of space. Make sure you\u2019ve got plenty of room for the video file you\u2019re exporting, then try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-are-the-audio-and-video-out-of-sync-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are the audio and video out of sync?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your DaVinci Resolve exported video and audio are out of sync, there are three common culprits you should look into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corrupt audio clips. <\/strong>To fix corrupt clips, re-import your audio files or convert them to a different format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frame rate mismatches. <\/strong>To avoid mismatches, make sure that your project, timeline, and export settings all have the same framerate. DaVinci cannot handle variable frame rate footage, so you\u2019ll have to convert this type of footage to fixed frame rate using an app like Shutter Encoder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out-of-date software. <\/strong>Update the DaVinci Resolve program and make sure you\u2019re using a compatible codec and audio file format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve made these changes, export a new file and check whether the video and audio are still out of sync. If it is, you could try converting your video files into formats that work better with DaVinci Resolve (like MP4 or MOV). If all else fails, you might be able to fix the sync issue by moving each clip to the left or right, aligning video and audio manually in the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-have-render-artifacts-appeared-in-the-final-video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why have render artifacts appeared in the final video?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Render artifacts can occur for several reasons, including temporary bugs and out-of-date graphics card drivers. These artifacts might include glitches, color shifts, black screens, and other incorrect problems with the final video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fix it, try changing the render codec or format. Some codecs might be more prone to artifacts if your computer doesn\u2019t have enough processing power. If your computer struggles to run DaVinci, check out our article all about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/how-to-make-davinci-resolve-run-faster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> how to make Resolve run faster<\/a>. Finally, make sure your graphics card is up to date, then try exporting the file again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another possible fix for rendering artifacts is to render using optimized media. Enter the <strong>Media <\/strong>or <strong>Edit <\/strong>tab, then select your media in the <strong>Media Pool<\/strong>. Right-click these files and select <strong>Generate Optimized Media<\/strong>. Wait for the files to optimize, then try exporting once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"858\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103126\/11-Generate-Optimized-Media.png\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to generate optimized media in DaVinci Resolve.\" class=\"wp-image-28152 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103126\/11-Generate-Optimized-Media.png 942w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103126\/11-Generate-Optimized-Media-500x455.png 500w, https:\/\/sb-wp-assets.storyblocks.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/27103126\/11-Generate-Optimized-Media-768x700.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 942px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 942\/858;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-is-there-no-sound-in-the-exported-file-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is there no sound in the exported file?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main reasons for an exported file not having sound include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/davinci-resolve-media-offline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missing or incorrect audio tracks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect audio output settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect project settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This glitch is a frequent error when learning how to render your timeline in DaVinci Resolve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double-check that your audio files are correct, then scan your output settings in the <strong>Deliver <\/strong>tab. Make sure the audio settings are correct and that you\u2019re using a supported audio codec. Lastly, check your project settings and make sure they match the audio format that you\u2019re trying to export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-is-the-file-size-so-much-larger-than-expected-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the file size so much larger than expected?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your rendered file is much larger than you were expecting, it\u2019s a sign that you\u2019ve set the bitrate too high. A higher bitrate generally increases file size, while a lower bitrate will reduce it. Lower the bitrate to something more manageable, like 20,000 kb\/s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-learn-how-to-do-even-more-in-davinci-resolve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn how to do even more in DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations! Now that you\u2019ve rendered and exported your video, you\u2019re ready to share it with the rest of the world. Learn how to do even more in DaVinci Resolve with our other articles, including the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/top-davinci-resolve-intro-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> top intro templates<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/blog\/best-davinci-resolve-plugins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> plugins<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/blog\/davinci-resolve-keyboard-shortcuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> keyboard shortcuts<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/resources\/tutorials\/davinci-resolve-color-grading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> color grading<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re ready, check out how you can edit faster and create even better videos with unlimited downloads of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/video\/templates\/davinci-resolve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> DaVinci Resolve templates<\/a> from Storyblocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyblocks.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Signing up<\/a> for Storyblocks gives you access to millions of royalty-free and 100% human-made assets including stock footage, music, sound effects, templates, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you download an asset from the Storyblocks library, you directly support its creator. 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