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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Check the first frame. TikTok uses it as the cover unless you pick one. Make sure it's a real shot, not black.
  4. Open export. Pick the Instagram / TikTok preset (1080p, 20 Mbps, MP4) or set it yourself.
  5. Set the bitrate. Slide toward higher quality. TikTok re-encodes, so start from a good file.
  6. Export and download. Keep the tab open until it finishes. Export runs in your browser.
  7. 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

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