: Bitrate is the amount of data processed per second. If the video was exported with a bitrate meant for 1080p or 4K, the file size will explode, even if the resolution is locked at 360p.
Resolution (360p) only tells part of the story. The physical size of a video file is actually determined by a combination of factors: 360p mp4(286.22 MB)
: Upload your file, select MP4 as the output, and set a target file size or let the tool auto-optimize it. 2. The Gold Standard: HandBrake (Desktop App) : Bitrate is the amount of data processed per second
Click the wrench icon next to the profile to ensure the resolution scales correctly, then hit . 💡 The Takeaway The physical size of a video file is
Resolution does not automatically dictate file size. If you ever run into a again, check the length of the video. If it is short, run it through a compressor like HandBrake. Your hard drive—and anyone you are sending the file to—will thank you!