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New Participant
November 4, 2021
Question

Reduce mp4 file size in AE2022

  • November 4, 2021
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I'm having issues exporting a video file. The original file is a 64MB .mp4 file, from which I then deleted some footage. However, on export, the file size (H.264, video bitrate target = 2, max = 5, audio bitrate is 320) increases to 545MB. 

 

It's been awhile since I've done video editing, so I'm sure there's something I'm missing. Any idea why this is happening?

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Community Expert
November 4, 2021

I would recommend using Media Encoder and choosing an optimized preset for what you'll be playing back on and frame size.

Jqke
Brainiac
November 4, 2021

Are you exporting in AME?

~Jake