Why 4K uploads receive better YouTube compression than 1080p Introduction Exporting a video from DaVinci Resolve for YouTube isn’t just a matter of hitting “Render.” A file that looks sharp in Resolve can turn soft or show compression once YouTube has re-encoded it. As a video editor working in London , I rely on these export settings to get cleaner results after YouTube’s final pass. The key is to optimise your master file and trigger YouTube’s higher-quality VP9 or AV1 code

Learn how to create and track masks in DaVinci Resolve with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for editors who want to isolate subjects, apply precise colour grading, or add creative effects. Written by London Video Editing Studio.