YouTube
How to Edit YouTube Videos Online
Use 16:9, export at 1080p, and let the voiceover drive the cut list.
2026-07-075 min readBy Editsfield AI Team
For a standard YouTube upload, set the aspect ratio to 16:9 and export at 1080p. Editsfield AI produces an MP4 you can upload directly.
Recommended settings
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Frame rate: 30 fps for narration-led video
- Export resolution: 1080p (4K is available if your source footage supports it)
- Captions: lower-third, fade or slide
Structure the script before you edit
Because the script drives the cut, writing it well is the edit. Put the answer or hook in the first segment, then support it. Keep one idea per segment so the visual changes with the point.
Intro and outro
Editsfield AI includes optional intro and outro cards with a title, subtitle and channel name. Keep the intro under two seconds — long branded intros lose retention.