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H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16) — Keyframe Interval (GOP) & Fast-Start Web Streaming Spec

Engineering export and mastering reference for H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16) (recommended bitrate: 12–16 Mbps, TikTok, Reels & Shorts Safe Spec)—covering Keyframe Interval (GOP) & Fast-Start Web Streaming Spec in Wonek Video Studio on macOS.

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12–16 Mbps TikTok, Reels & Shorts Safe Spec -14 LUFS · 48 kHz Audio

Exporting with the wrong codec profile, bitrate, or audio loudness can turn a crisp 4K macOS timeline into a muddy, heavily re-compressed upload. Wonek Video Studio (id6761376446) uses Apple Silicon VideoToolbox hardware encoding to render H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16) cleanly every time.

12–16 MbpsTarget Bitrate
-14 LUFSIntegrated Loudness
-1.0 dBTPTrue Peak Ceiling
48 kHzAudio Sample Rate

1. Complete Video & Audio Mastering Table

ParameterVerified SpecificationWonek Video Studio Export Engine
Codec & Resolution PresetH.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16)Selectable directly in the Export & YouTube Publish modal on macOS.
Recommended Bitrate12–16 MbpsPreserves fine detail in burned-in gradient subtitles and macOS screen recordings.
Hardware AccelerationTikTok, Reels & Shorts Safe SpecUses dedicated M1/M2/M3/M4 ProRes and HEVC/H.264 media engines.
Audio Loudness & Sample Rate-14 LUFS / -1.0 dBTP @ 48 kHz StereoPairs cleanly with DeepFilterNet noise removal and local Maya1 voiceovers.
Focus Engineering TopicKeyframe Interval (GOP) & Fast-Start Web Streaming SpecVerified for YouTube, Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and archival delivery.

2. Why Native Apple Silicon Encoding Beats Browser Video Editors

Web-based editors throttle export bitrates and re-compress your footage through slow cloud workers. Because Wonek Video Studio is a native macOS application built on AVFoundation and Metal, your Mac's dedicated media engines encode H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16) locally at full bitrate with zero upload bottlenecks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What bitrate should I use for H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16)?

For H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16), the recommended target bitrate is 12–16 Mbps (TikTok, Reels & Shorts Safe Spec) paired with 48 kHz stereo audio normalized around -14 LUFS.

Does Wonek Video Studio support hardware-accelerated H.264 (AVC) Vertical 1080×1920 @ 30fps (9:16) exports on Apple Silicon?

Yes. Wonek Video Studio leverages macOS VideoToolbox and Apple Silicon media engines to export H.264, HEVC (H.265), and Apple ProRes timelines rapidly on M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs.

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