## **7. Exporting Video**

### Step 1 – Open the Export Window

* Click the **Export Video  [1]** button in the top toolbar
  *(shortcut: red circle with an arrow)*

<img src="https://github.com/LEARN-LK/Openshot/blob/main/img/export-0.1.png" style="width: 500px;">

* Or go to **File [2] → Export Project [3] → Export Video [4]**.

<img src="https://github.com/LEARN-LK/Openshot/blob/main/img/export-0.png" style="width: 500px;">


### Step 2 – Choose Export Location

<img src="https://github.com/LEARN-LK/Openshot/blob/main/img/export-1.png" style="width: 500px;">

* In the **File Path [6]** field, select where the final video will be saved.
* Give your video file a **name [5]**.

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### Step 3 – Set Video Profile [7]

* Under **Profile [7]**, choose where you’ll use the video:

  * **Default / YouTube / Vimeo / DVD** etc.
1* Under **Profile**, select a resolution and frame rate (e.g., **HD 1080p 30fps**, **4K 60fps**).

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### Step 4 – Choose Format & Quality

* **Video Format  TARGET: [8]**: MP4 (recommended), AVI, MOV, MKV, etc.
* **Video Profile [9]** : eg:HD 720p 30fps(1280x720)
* **Quality** **[10]**:

  * *Low* – Small file size, lower quality
  * *Medium* – Balanced
  * *High* – Best quality, larger file size

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### Step 5 – Advanced Settings (Optional)

<img src="https://github.com/LEARN-LK/Openshot/blob/main/img/export-2.png" style="width: 500px;">

If you want more control:

* Click the **Advanced** tab.
* Adjust:

  * **Bitrate** (higher = better quality, larger file)
  * **Audio codec & bitrate**
  * **Keyframe spacing**

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### Step 6 – Export the Video

* Click **Export Video [12]**.
* A progress bar will appear at the bottom right.
* Wait until it finishes (time depends on video length & PC speed).

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