Choosing the right resolution ensures your visualizer looks sharp on every platform. This guide explains all available resolution options and how to balance quality with file size.
Available Resolutions
Novus supports six export resolutions: 1080×1920 (9:16 vertical), 1080×1080 (1:1 square), 1440×1080 (4:3), 1920×1080 (16:9 horizontal), 2048×2048 (2K square), and 3840×2160 (4K).
The resolution also sets the aspect ratio of the canvas in the editor, so your text overlay and logo positions will be scaled correctly for the chosen output dimensions.
Tips
- →1080×1080 is the sweet spot for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Twitter — it works on both portrait and landscape orientations.
- →4K (3840×2160) export takes significantly longer and produces very large files. Only use 4K if you're publishing to a platform that supports it natively (e.g. YouTube).
Frame Rate
Three frame rates are available: 24 fps (cinematic), 30 fps (standard broadcast), and 60 fps (smooth/gaming). Most streaming platforms cap playback at 60 fps.
24 fps is ideal if you want a film-like motion blur aesthetic. 30 fps is the standard for music videos and social content. 60 fps is best for highly animated visualizers (Vortex, Tunnel) where motion smoothness is paramount.
Quality vs. File Size
Higher resolution and frame rate produce better-looking video but much larger files. A 3-minute export at 1080p 30fps MP4 is roughly 80–150 MB. The same export at 4K 60fps can be 1–2 GB.
Most social platforms re-compress your video after upload anyway, so ultra-high bitrates provide diminishing returns. 1080p 30fps is sufficient for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.