DaVinci Resolve: Export video using render presets

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Justin Brown - Primal Video·Jun 2025

Demo summary

The instructor shows how to use the Deliver page to select a YouTube 4K preset, add the project to the Render Queue, and start the final export process.

Step-by-step

Navigate to the Deliver page at the bottom of the interface
Select a preset from the horizontal list on the left (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, or TikTok)
Click the down arrow on the preset to select the specific resolution and quality
Enter a file name and choose a save location on your computer
Click Add to Render Queue
Select the job or multiple jobs in the Render Queue
Click Render All to start the export process

Options

Choose between YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and other platform presets
Create a complete custom render by manually dialing in all settings
Queue up multiple versions of the same project at different qualities
Select and render a single clip or shift-select multiple clips in the queue

Watch out for

Adding a project to the Render Queue does not start the export automatically; you must manually trigger the render

Tips

Use the built-in presets as a great starting point for most exports
For most people, it is recommended to use the presets rather than manual custom settings

Highlights

“this is where we can dial in all of our export settings... it's a great place to start”

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