How to Export for Delivery
Goal: Get your finished production out of ACT3 AI in the right format — whether you're going to YouTube, a film festival, a broadcast network, or continuing in Premiere Pro.
Steps
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Make sure all shots in the scene or project are rendered. Check the render queue to confirm all shots are complete. Any shots still in Draft quality should be re-rendered at Standard or High before export. See Credits if you are unsure about the cost of upgrading from Draft to High quality.
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Open the Export panel. Go to Render Queue → Export or Project → Export.
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Choose what to export:
- A single shot
- A single scene (all shots assembled in order)
- A full episode or film
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Choose the export format:
For social media platforms:
- YouTube: H.264 MP4, 16:9, 1080p or 4K
- TikTok / Reels: H.264 MP4, vertical 9:16, 1080×1920
- Instagram feed: H.264 MP4, 1:1 square or 4:5
For professional delivery:
- ProRes 422 or ProRes 4444 — for festival submissions, broadcast, and DCP mastering
- H.264 MP4 — for web streaming, client review, internal distribution
For post-production handoff:
- ProRes + EDL — bring the full cut into Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
- Project archive — export the full ACT3 AI project for backup or collaboration
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Set resolution. 1080p for most uses; 4K for premium delivery (requires Business or Enterprise plan).
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Click Export. The export job runs in the background. You'll get a download link in the render queue when it's done.
Platform quick reference
| Platform | Format | Aspect ratio | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | H.264 MP4 | 16:9 | 1080p or 4K |
| TikTok | H.264 MP4 | 9:16 vertical | 1080×1920 |
| Instagram Reels | H.264 MP4 | 9:16 vertical | 1080×1920 |
| Instagram feed | H.264 MP4 | 1:1 or 4:5 | 1080×1080 |
| Film festival | ProRes 422 | 16:9 | 4K |
| Broadcast | ProRes 422 | 16:9 | 1080p or 4K |
| DaVinci Resolve | ProRes + EDL | Any | Any |
| Premiere Pro | ProRes + EDL | Any | Any |
Next steps
- Manage the render queue to batch-render before export
- Adjust shot timing before final export if pacing needs work