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GPU Export

Export high-quality videos with hardware-accelerated encoding. Fast renders, small files, stunning quality.

Hardware Accelerated

Cameo uses Metal and VideoToolbox on Mac for GPU-accelerated encoding. This means faster exports with lower CPU usage — your Mac stays cool while rendering.

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Video Codecs

Choose the best codec for your needs:

H.264

H.264 (AVC)

Universal compatibility. Plays on every device and platform. Best for sharing.

HEVC

HEVC (H.265) Recommended

Better compression, smaller files at same quality. Best for modern Macs with Apple Silicon.

Resolution Options

4K UHD
3840 × 2160
QHD 1440p
2560 × 1440
Full HD
1920 × 1080
HD 720p
1280 × 720

Social Media Formats

TikTok / Shorts

1080 × 1920 (9:16)

Instagram Square

1080 × 1080 (1:1)

Instagram Portrait

1080 × 1350 (4:5)

YouTube

1920 × 1080 (16:9)

Quality Presets

Balance quality and file size:

Studio

Maximum quality, larger files

CRF 18

SNS Recommended

Optimized for social media

CRF 23

Standard

Balanced quality and size

CRF 26

Web

Smallest files for web sharing

CRF 28

What Gets Exported

Your final video includes all your edits:

  • SmartZoom effects and manual zoom regions
  • Canvas background and styling
  • Text overlays and captions
  • Camera PiP with effects and reactions
  • Cursor effects and click highlights
  • System audio and microphone (mixed)

Tips

  • Use HEVC for the best quality-to-size ratio on modern Macs
  • Use H.264 if you need maximum compatibility
  • SNS quality is perfect for social media uploads
  • Export at the resolution you recorded — upscaling doesn't add detail
  • Longer videos benefit more from HEVC's better compression
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