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How to export for TikTok in Vyra
Export a 9:16 MP4 at 1080x1920 with captions clear of TikTok's bottom UI, choose a bitrate, and get a second version for Reels or Shorts from the same cut.
By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-09-24
TikTok wants a vertical 9:16 MP4 at 1080x1920 with nothing important in the bottom 15 percent of the frame. Confirm the canvas is 9:16, check the captions, export with the quality slider up. The same file works for Reels and Shorts.
Before you start
- The edit is done and captioned.
- The canvas is 9:16. If you cut from 16:9, reframe first.
- Exports go up to 1440p on Starter and 4K on Pro. 1080x1920 is enough for TikTok.
Steps
- Confirm the canvas. Ask the agent, or look at the preview shape. If it's not 9:16, ask for a vertical version that keeps you centered.
- Check the safe zone. Capture a frame at a captioned moment. Captions should sit above the bottom 15 percent and clear of the right-side buttons.
- Check the first frame. TikTok uses it as the cover unless you pick one. Make sure it's a real shot, not black.
- Open export. Pick the Instagram / TikTok preset (1080p, 20 Mbps, MP4) or set it yourself.
- Set the bitrate. Slide toward higher quality. TikTok re-encodes, so start from a good file.
- Export and download. Keep the tab open until it finishes. Export runs in your browser.
- Other versions. The same file works for Reels and Shorts. A 1:1 crop for the feed is a separate export.
The prompt to use
Confirm this project is 9:16. Capture frames at 0:02, 0:15, and the last second so I can check caption placement and the cover frame. Then export as MP4 at 1080x1920, high quality, for TikTok.
Check the result
- MP4, 1080x1920, a reasonable size for a minute of video.
- The first second is a real shot.
- Open it in TikTok's composer on your phone and confirm the captions aren't hidden.
FAQ
Should I export at 4K for TikTok? No. TikTok compresses to 1080p. Export 1080x1920 at a high bitrate instead.
Can I export without captions? Yes. Ask the agent to hide the caption track and export again.
Related
- /prompts/export-for-platform
- /answers/what-video-formats-does-ai-editing-support
- /how-to/repurpose-long-form-to-shorts
- /for/tiktok-creators