I always upload a 4K H.264 video using the predefined profile in PowerDirector, since YouTube takes advantage of the 4K format. Main Machine: Jetway NF9G-QM77, Intel i7-3610QM, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3GB, 128gb SSD, Windows 10 Pro
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Thanks for your reply here. The file of 4K H.264 would be very huge, isn't it. Which file format do you use among .m2ts, .mp4, .mkv?

I select DEVICE, then APPLE, then change the profile type to iPad. Next I select BEST quality or 1280x720p depending on which version of PD you have. I then upload it to YouTube. It is a nice small file size with a great HD picture. I hope that helps!

Quote: Thanks for your reply here. The file of 4K H.264 would be very huge, isn't it. Which file format do you use among .m2ts, .mp4, .mkv?

It depends on the Bitrate and length. For a 1-hour video encoded at 50Mbit. it can consume between 20-30GB. For a 3 minute video encoded at the maximum bitrate supported by PowerDirector, I can get easily between 3-6GB. Upload time doesn't matter to me since I have a high upload speed Main Machine: Jetway NF9G-QM77, Intel i7-3610QM, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3GB, 128gb SSD, Windows 10 Pro
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Hi Maestro,

It is very interesting, I never thought of using the Device. I did test with your suggestion and uploaded to YouTube. Wow... the compression is even better than the HEVC. Thanks a lot, I think I will stick to this ever now.

Cheers!
Joseph

Quote: I select DEVICE, then APPLE, then change the profile type to iPad. Next I select BEST quality or 1280x720p depending on which version of PD you have. I then upload it to YouTube. It is a nice small file size with a great HD picture. I hope that helps!

Glad to help!

Upload to youtube video with very high bitrate does not make sense. When you upload your videos on youtube are reworked to guarantee a good streaming, this process reduces enormously the video bitrate.
Who has uploaded with high bitrate try this : download a your video with http://keepvid.com/ and then check the bitrate.
Messaggio agli italiani che utilizzano PowerDirector , ColorDirector o AudioDirector : http://bit.ly/1rKjrav

I upload h.264 Mp4 bitrate of 8000 for 1080P. Intel i7 5960X overclock to 4 Ghz 16 GB of ram.
GoPro 4
Canon VIXIA HF G10
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Canon EOS 70D
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Quote: I upload h.264 Mp4 bitrate of 8000 for 1080P.

I upload h.264 Mp4 bitrate of 6000 for 1080P and it is already too high for youtube. Messaggio agli italiani che utilizzano PowerDirector , ColorDirector o AudioDirector : http://bit.ly/1rKjrav

I have never got a warning or feed back from YouTube. I think after YouTube does it's thing it's at 5000 bitrate. Intel i7 5960X overclock to 4 Ghz 16 GB of ram.
GoPro 4
Canon VIXIA HF G10
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Canon EOS 70D
My Vimeo Channel http://vimeo.com/user3339631/videos

I upload with a high Bitrate precisely because of the YouTube encoding. Highest Bitrate will mean less quality is lost in the process. As I mentioned above, My uploads are using the 4K 4096x2160 H.264 50Mbit preset. Main Machine: Jetway NF9G-QM77, Intel i7-3610QM, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 3GB, 128gb SSD, Windows 10 Pro
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Hi Maestro,

When I upload to YouTube, it said "Your videos will process faster if you encode into a streamable file format. For more information, visit our Help Center." as can see in this screenshot: http://prntscr.com/52v2sj and it link to https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en

What do you recommend?

Regards,
Joseph

Use exactly what you can see in the youtube recommendations link. Anything else will be reconverted by youtube (if accepted).
You need:

Container: .mp4

Audio: AAC-LC

Video Codec: H.264
•Progressive scan (no interlacing)
•High Profile
•2 consecutive B frames
•Closed GOP. GOP of half the frame rate.
•CABAC
•Variable bitrate. No bitrate limit required, though we offer recommended bit rates below for reference
•Chroma subsampling: 4:2:0

Resolutions:
•2160p: 3840x2160
•1440p: 2560x1440
•1080p: 1920x1080
•720p: 1280x720
•480p: 854x480
•360p: 640x360
•240p: 426x240

Hi there I believe H.265 with MP4 is the best codec as it keeps the file smaller and gives better quality than the H264

BUT I don't think YouTube supports this file yet although I stand to be corrected if anyone knows different
Cheers Tom G Thomas G
I'm a 33yr old trapped in a 69yr old body

Joseph, it doesn't bother me that it may take a bit longer to upload as I really like the quality. That is why I haven't looked into any other settings...