Thumbnail-Still exported by DVR too big for YouTube

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Thumbnail-Still exported by DVR too big for YouTube

PostWed Apr 24, 2024 1:07 am

When exporting a still, the file size is too large for a YouTube thumbnail.

Currently, for a 4K timeline, the still file size exported by DVR is 24.9 MB for a .png file.

Whereas YouTube rejects file sizes for Thumbnails that are larger than 2 MB.

There are two ways in Davinci Resolve to export stills - either in the Edit tab, File/Export/Export Current Fame as Still. Or in the Color tab, by right-clicking the image and select 'Grab Still'. Both these methods produce a file size of 24.9 MB.

Suggestion: it would be good if Davinci gave the option to select the file size of the exported still.
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Re: Thumbnail-Still exported by DVR too big for YouTube

PostThu Apr 25, 2024 5:01 pm

PNG is lossless. That means size will depend on content and resolution. Not so much adjustable.

Try JPEG, which has Quality levels.
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