A sharp edit can still post looking soft, and export settings are usually the reason. Resolution and bitrate decide how much detail survives the upload.
The platform re-compresses everything you give it. Your job is to hand it the cleanest version so there is less to lose.
Export at the resolution you shot, usually 1080 by 1920 for vertical video. Upscaling a smaller clip does not add detail, it just slows the upload and gives the compressor more to chew on.
Match the frame rate to the source. Converting 30 frames to 60 does not create smoothness, it creates repeated frames that can look slightly off.
Bitrate is the amount of data per second, and it is the biggest lever on final quality. A high bitrate keeps fine detail, while a low one smears edges and turns texture into blur.
For a short vertical video, you can afford a generous bitrate. Do not squeeze it to save file size you will never notice.
The platform will compress your video. Start it at high quality and it has less damage to do.
Those five checks take a minute and prevent the soft look that follows a rushed export.
Editing and exporting on the phone is fine when the settings are right. Many mobile editors default to a sensible bitrate, and the file stays in the format the app expects.
The trouble comes when a desktop export uses strange settings the app then crushes. Test one upload before you commit to a workflow.
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