DaVinci Resolve: Export video using the Deliver page

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Justin Brown - Primal Video·Jun 2026

Demo summary

The video walks through selecting a YouTube 4K preset, choosing a file format (MP4), and adding the project to the Render Queue to export.

Step-by-step

Navigate to the Deliver page
Select a preset from the top menu, such as YouTube 4K
Enter a file name in the Name field
Click Browse to choose a save location
Change the Format dropdown to MP4 if you do not want a QuickTime file
Click Add to Render Queue
Click Render All to start the export process

Options

Choose presets for Vimeo, TikTok, or other platforms
Use the H.264 Master preset for a general high-quality video file
Customize individual settings if project defaults are not desired

Watch out for

Clicking Add to Render Queue does not start the render; you must also click Render All

Tips

Use the YouTube preset if you want a file that is versatile enough to be used in other places
Preview and play back your video once the render is complete to ensure quality

Highlights

“We don't need to worry about anything else. We can just pick the platform that we want to go here.”

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4:261:18Configure project settings in DaVinci ResolveThe instructor demonstrates how to access the project settings to set timeline resolution (4K) and frame rate (30fps) to match camera footage.Justin Brown - Primal Video
5:440:44Import media into DaVinci ResolveThe video shows multiple ways to import video files into the media pool using right-click menus and the file import option.Justin Brown - Primal Video
6:401:27Mark in/out points and add clips to timelineThe user demonstrates using 'I' and 'O' keyboard shortcuts to select specific sections of a source clip before dragging it onto the editing timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
9:181:16Trim clips and close gaps in the timelineThe instructor shows how to use the mouse to drag clip edges and use 'Trim Edit Mode' to automatically close gaps while shortening footage.Justin Brown - Primal Video
10:431:00Use Blade tool and Ripple DeleteThe demo covers using the Blade tool (B) to make cuts and Shift+Delete to perform a ripple delete, removing a clip and the resulting gap simultaneously.Justin Brown - Primal Video
12:281:37Advanced trimming with Ripple Edit shortcutsThe video demonstrates 'Ripple Edit Left' and 'Ripple Edit Right' using keyboard shortcuts to quickly trim footage back to the previous or next cut.Justin Brown - Primal Video
14:171:14Automatically remove silence with Ripple Delete SilencesThe instructor demonstrates a DaVinci Resolve feature that detects audio thresholds to automatically cut and remove silent gaps from the timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
17:300:33Adjust clip volume and mute audioThe demo shows how to lower audio levels by dragging the volume line on a clip or using the Inspector panel sliders.Justin Brown - Primal Video
18:200:34Resize and reposition video overlaysThe instructor uses the Inspector's Transform tools to zoom out and change the X/Y position of a B-roll clip to create a picture-in-picture effect.Justin Brown - Primal Video
19:061:58Add and customize animated titlesThe video shows dragging a title preset from the Effects library and customizing the text, font, and color within the Inspector.Justin Brown - Primal Video
21:460:54Apply video transitionsThe user demonstrates dragging a Cross Dissolve transition between two clips and adjusting its duration on the timeline.Justin Brown - Primal Video
23:590:57Apply Dynamic Zoom effectThe instructor enables the 'Dynamic Zoom' toggle in the Inspector to create an automated slow zoom-in/out on a clip.Justin Brown - Primal Video