Last updated on 3 November 2022
Being one of the best video editing software out there, you may be wondering how to export a video in Premiere Pro.
When it comes to exporting in Premiere Pro, you have two options. Either export your video directly from the program or through the Media Encoder. Let’s go ahead and look at the two options and figure out which one is better.
If you want to learn more, check out our expert guide on all the basics of Premiere Pro.
Quick guide to export video
New 2022+ version of Premiere Pro
- Add in and out points to choose the part you want to render in your timline
- Click on “Export” in the top-left of your screen
- Adjust your export settings, they have a bunch of presets even for YouTube etc.
- Click the “Export” button in the bottom-right
Old version of Premiere Pro
- Go to “File” > “Export” > “Media“
- Adjust your export settings
- Click “Export“
Learn more about professional export settings in Premiere Pro.
Detailed guide
1. Prepare your video
In order to export your video, you first need to have it ready. The best way to tell the software which part you want to be exported is to add in and out markers in your sequence. You can do this by:
- Click the “Mark in” and “Mark out” buttons to set in and out points
- Or press “I” or “O” on your keyboard for shortcuts
This will only render the video inside of the markers.
2. Open the “Export” tab
New 2022 version of Premiere Pro
All you need to do is go to the “Export” button in the top-left of your screen.
Old version of Premiere Pro
After your video has in and out points set, you will want to set your export settings.
- Next, you will need to go to “File”, then click on “Export” and select “Media”.
- You can also use the “Ctrl + M” shortcut. After this, the Premiere Pro export tab will open.
3. Choose your export settings
In the export tab, you will be able to change your export settings.
- To export instantly, press “Export“
- To add the export to a queue if you are rendering many videos, click “Queue“
You can start with the format, name, and whether you want to export both audio and video. Learn more about professional export settings in Premiere Pro in this guide on Bounce Color.
Pro tip – use H.264 MP4 when rendering videos for social media. It’s the best codec to use for quality and small file sizes.
4. Click “Export”
Now, when it comes to exporting, you have two options.
- Either click directly on “Export”, and your video will be exported using Premiere Pro
- Or click on “Queue” and open the Media Encoder to start a queue of exports
Exporting in Premiere Pro
Just click the “Export” button to export using Premiere Pro.
Exporting in Media Encoder
Press the “Queue” button to export in Media Encoder.
Media Encoder is an Adobe program that comes with Premiere Pro. It allows you to export your video while carrying on using Premiere Pro. It also allows you to queue up a bunch of videos to leave rendering while you leave your computer.
If you only want to export one video, then you can simply go ahead and choose “Export”. If you have multiple videos that need exporting, or you need to work on another video while that one is exporting, then you should use the “Queue” button and set up the Media Encoder.
The Media Encoder may seem very confusing at first, but it’s actually very straightforward. As soon as it opens, you will see your video under the “Queue” tab.
You can change its format, preset and export location. When you’re done, simply click on the green play button in the top right corner and it will start exporting to your desired location.
How to export video in MP4 using Premiere Pro
Exporting is easy in Premiere Pro. All you need to do is:
- Go to “File” > “Export” > “Media“
- Go to “Format” and make sure “H.264” is selected
- Choose a preset or adjust your own settings such as resolution or frame rate
- Click “Export“
Export video for YouTube from Premiere Pro
There are new settings to export for YouTube now. Simply:
- Go to the “Export” tab in the top-left
- Click on “YouTube” in the left panel
You can also connect and sign into your YouTube account if you want it to directly upload there. This is great if you have a lot of videos to upload!
Summary
No matter what you’re doing, you now know how to export a video in Premiere Pro. Add in a dramatic zoom-in effect, and you’re set for the most impressive videos!
You can also look at more Premiere Pro tutorials by the experts here.
