How To RESIZE and EXPORT Videos For TikTok (Premiere Pro Tutorial)

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to export videos for TikTok using Adobe Premiere Pro. TikTok primarily features vertical videos, and if you're editing on Premiere Pro, specific settings must be adjusted to ensure your videos are optimized for the platform. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Locate and Import Footage

Begin by importing your footage into Premiere Pro. If you have shot the footage horizontally, drag it into your timeline.

2. Change Sequence Settings

To match TikTok’s vertical format, we need to adjust the sequence settings:

Navigate to Sequence on the menu bar, then click on Sequence Settings.
Ensure you’re clicked within your timeline; otherwise, the option might be grayed out.
Change the frame size from 1920 by 1080 to 1080 by 1920. Set the square pixels to 1.
Press OK when prompted by the notification about previews.

Your video sequence should now appear vertical, which is optimal for TikTok.

3. Adjusting Your Clips

If you have yet to edit the video, you can resize each clip to fit full screen. Note TikTok's interface elements like the title bar at the bottom and emojis on the right, which may change over time.

If your project is already edited, you may need to individually adjust each clip using the razor tool. Clip each section and resize it to fit the vertical dimensions. This process involves manually resizing and re-positioning each clip to ensure they appear correctly within the vertical frame.

4. Export Settings

After adjusting your clips, it's time to export:

Select the portion of your video to be exported by pressing I (in) at the start and O (out) at the end.
Go to File > Export > Media (or press Ctrl + M).
In the export settings, ensure your video is vertical.
For video quality, adjust the target bit rate as necessary (e.g., 10 Mbps for HD). Keep the estimated file size under 25 MB for easier sharing.
Choose H.264 for an MP4 file, which is recommended for TikTok. Alternatively, you could use QuickTime for MOV files but will require additional aspect ratio adjustments.
Enable Use Maximum Render Quality.
Click Export.

Once encoding is complete, you can transfer the file via email, Dropbox, or other means, preparing it for upload to TikTok.

Keywords

TikTok
Adobe Premiere Pro
Vertical video
Export settings
Sequence settings
Frame size
Bit rate
MP4
MOV
Render quality

FAQs

Q: Why do I need to change the sequence settings for TikTok videos? A: TikTok videos are displayed in a vertical format (1080 by 1920). Adjusting the sequence settings ensures your video fits this format, utilizing the entire screen.

Q: My footage is horizontal. How can I make it fit TikTok’s vertical format? A: You will need to change the sequence settings and resize each clip individually within the timeline to properly fit the vertical frame.

Q: What export settings should I use for the best quality? A: Use H.264 codec for an MP4 file with a bit rate around 10 Mbps for HD quality. Ensure the file size is manageable for easier sharing.

Q: How long can TikTok videos be? A: TikTok videos can be up to 60 seconds long, though the best results are often seen with videos under 38 seconds.

Q: How can I ensure the highest quality when exporting? A: Enable Use Maximum Render Quality in the export settings for the best export quality.

Q: What if I want to export my video as a MOV file? A: Export in QuickTime under the video settings, but you'll need to adjust the dimensions and aspect ratios again to fit the vertical format properly.