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# Exporting an MP4

You’ll export an **MP4** file as your finished product. You can upload this **MP4** file to YouTube.

## Normal quality MP4 (faster encode time)

1. **Important**: Make sure the **Timeline** panel selected before exporting your video. To select the **Timeline** panel, click within **Timeline** panel. When selected, the **Timeline** panel will have a blue border around it. 
2. Go to **File** on the menu bar. Select **Export**. From the fly-out menu, select **Media**. The **Export** dialog box will appear.
3. In the **File Name** field, enter a name for your exported file.
4. In the **Location** area, click the **blue hyperlink** to the set the location for the exported file. If necessary, n[avigate to and select your project folder](https://jjloomis.gitbook.io/file-and-folder-management-mac-os-edition/navigating-folder-tree).
5. In the **Preset** drop-down list, select **High Quality 1080p HD**.
6. In the **Format** drop-down list, select **H.264**. **Note:** **Do not** select **H.264 Blueray**.
7. In the **Range** drop-down list (beneath video preview), select **Entire Sequence**.
8. Click **Export**.

## High quality MP4 (longer encode time)

1. **Important**: Make sure the **Timeline** panel selected before exporting your video. To select the **Timeline** panel, click within **Timeline** panel. When selected, the **Timeline** panel will have a blue border around it. 
2. Go to **File** on the menu bar. Select **Export**. From the fly-out menu, select **Media**. The **Export** dialog box will appear.
3. In the **File Name** field, enter a name for your exported file.
4. In the **Location** area, click the **blue hyperlink** to the set the location for the exported file. If necessary, n[avigate to and select your project folder](https://jjloomis.gitbook.io/file-and-folder-management-mac-os-edition/navigating-folder-tree).
5. In the **Preset** drop-down list, select **High Quality 1080p HD**.
6. In the **Format** drop-down list, select **H.264**. **Note:** **Do not** select **H.264 Blueray**.
7. In the **Video** section, click the **chevron** icon to see all available **Video** settings.
8. In the **Video** section, scroll down to **Bitrate Settings**. In the **Bitrate Encoding** drop-down list, choose **VBR, 2 pass**.
9. In the **Range** drop-down list (beneath video preview), select **Entire Sequence**.
10. Click **Export**.

<figure><img src="/files/NtKX94fh933XM2b1O4ZB" alt="Exporting an MP4 file"><figcaption><p>Exporting an MP4 file.</p></figcaption></figure>