Exporting at your edit timeline rate avoids extra frame interpolation. If your timeline is 30 frames, exporting at 30 frames keeps motion as intended.
Interpolated frames can look soft or create odd artifacts, especially on quick pans or text.
Many platforms accept 24, 30, and 60 frames. Some cap 60 frames for certain resolutions or older devices. Vertical 9:16 clips often play well at 30 or 60 frames.
Higher frame rates use more data and may increase upload time. For mobile viewers, data use can matter more than a small bump in smoothness.
Clean motion beats forced high rates for most viewers.
Keep your master at the rate you shot and cut. For delivery, use platform guidance if available, but do not raise rate just to meet a trend.
Test a short export on the target device if quality is a concern. A 10-second clip shows more than specs alone.
The right frame rate for a shot comes down to clarity, motion, and how much realism fits the story you want to tell on screen each time.
Moving to 60 frames gives clearer motion for fast action, but it can also feel too flat for stories that rely on a softer film look now.
Shooting high frame rates for slow-mo can stretch time, but getting usable results means planning for light, shutter speed, and playback rate.
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