How to Upload 4K Videos From PC to YouTube

This article explains how to upload 4K videos from a PC to YouTube.

How to upload to YouTube from your PC in 4K

To upload to YouTube in 4K from your PC, you need to export your video in 4K using the video editing software of your choice. It doesn’t matter which app you use for this, as long as it supports exporting to 4K.

For best results, your video editing app should also support MP4 file type, H.264 video codec, and AAC audio codec. You can upload 4K video in a variety of formats, including raw footage from your camera, and YouTube will handle and convert it in most cases, but following YouTube’s recommendations will minimize the chance of upload errors.

To upload to YouTube from your PC in 4K:

1. Export your video using the video editing software of your choice with the following settings:

   • file type: MP4
   • encoders: H.264
   • resolution: 3840×2160
   • frame rate: Native (the frame rate used to record the video)
   • bit rate: 85 Mbps
   • audio codec: AK
   • sample rate: 44100Hz
   • bit rate: 320+ Kbps

2. press the camera icon in the upper right corner of the YouTube website.

3. click upload video.

4. click choose files.

5. Find and select your 4K video and click on it Open.

   Your video will be uploaded automatically, but you must keep the browser window open.

6. Enter title and designationthen scroll down.

7. If necessary, adjust the target group settings and then click on Next.

8. click Next.

   You can add subtitles, credits, or credits here if you want, but it’s not required.

9. click Next.

   If YouTube has detected any copyright notices in your video by this time, they will appear on this screen.

10. click Publicity if you want the video to be publicly available.

    Choose Private or Unlisted if you don’t want the public to see your video, and Schedule if you don’t want to make it public immediately.

11. click Publish.

12. Keep the window open while the video uploads.

13. When the video is uploaded, a message will appear that it is being processed. You can close the window now or leave it open for a visual display of the processing time.

    YouTube can take a long time to process videos and it won’t be available in 4K to begin with.

How to Upload Large 4K Video Files to YouTube

Uploading 4K video to YouTube is no different than uploading any other video, as long as you have encoded the video with the correct settings. However, you also need to verify your YouTube account if you want to upload long videos. To verify a YouTube account, you need a phone number that you can use to receive calls or texts.

Unverified accounts are limited to 15-minute uploads, while verified accounts can upload videos up to 12 hours long and 256GB in size.

What are the best export settings for 4K YouTube videos?

YouTube accepts a range of file types and settings, but there are a few recommendations to help you avoid upload errors and make your videos look their best on the platform.

For example, YouTube recommends MP4 format, H.264 video codec, and AAC-LC audio codec. Sticking to the recommended YouTube settings as closely as possible will reduce the chances of encountering problems.