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Export Quality

Every time I export a video from iMovie, it exports in a lower quality and the video is blurry and pixelated. Is there a way to export it in the quality that was created in the program?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 8.3

Posted on May 5, 2015 4:07 PM

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May 7, 2015 1:59 PM in response to miraclefan1

Hello there, miraclefan1.


When wanting to adjust the quality of the exported video in the latest version of iMove, the following link to the online iMovie Help Guide provides some great information on how to accomplish it:


Export a QuickTime file - iMovie Help


Create a QuickTime file

  1. Select a movie, trailer, or clip in the browser.

  2. Click the Share button in the toolbar, and then click File.

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  3. In the dialog that appears, do any of the following:

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    • Set the title of the shared movie: Click the name at the top, and type a new name.

    • Set the description of the shared movie: Click in the Description field, and type new text.

    • Set the output format of the shared movie: Click the Format pop-up menu and choose an option.

      You can choose to export video and audio, or just audio.

    • Set tags for the shared movie: Click in the Tags field, and type tag names separated by commas.

    • Set the resolution of the shared movie: Click the Resolution pop-up menu and choose an option.

      Unavailable resolutions appear dimmed.

      Tip: You can export a 4K clip in its native resolution by selecting a 4K clip in the browser.

    • Set the output quality of the shared movie: Click the Quality pop-up menu and choose an option.

      To manually set the output quality of the shared movie, click the Quality pop-up menu, choose Custom, and drag the slider to set the target bit rate.

      As you drag the slider, the estimated file size that appears below the preview thumbnail is updated.

    • Add your movie to the Theater: Select the Add to Theater checkbox.

  4. Click Next.

  5. In the dialog that appears, type a name in the Save As field, or leave the default name, which is the name of the movie, trailer, or clip.

  6. Navigate to the location where you want to save the file, and click Save.

    A progress indicator appears on the right side of the toolbar. Click the progress indicator to see details. The indicator disappears when the operation has finished.

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    After the share process is complete, the movie opens in QuickTime Player. A “Share Successful” notification also appears.


Keep in mind, a video cannot be exported at a higher quality resolution than it was recorded in (i.e. A video recorded at 720p can not be exported in 1080p).


Thanks for participating in the Apple Support Communities.


Cheers,

Pedro.

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