Edits export settings decision sheet
Creator Lane | Reviewed September 15, 2026
https://creatorlanehq.com/blog/instagram-edits-export-settings

EDITS EXPORT SETTINGS DECISION SHEET
This is a comparison plan, not a tested universal preset or reach guarantee.

SOURCE
Original filename:
Original retained at:
Source app/camera:
Dimensions:
Frame rate, if known:
HDR / SDR / unknown:
Was it downloaded from a messenger or social platform?
Crop needed:
Smallest important detail:

DELIVERY
Destination:
Intended shape:
Client/file-size constraint:
Need a reusable high-resolution master?
Devices available for review:
Main risk: text / skin colour / motion / upload size / other:

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Record labels actually shown in YOUR Edits version.
Resolution:
Frame rate:
Colour:
Other:
Phone / OS / Edits version:

A/B COMPARISON
Use the same short authorised passage.
Version A filename:
Version A settings:
Version B filename:
ONE changed setting:
Same player, screen and brightness for first review:
Printed text / fabric / hair:
Movement:
Skin and bright highlights:
Audio and caption timing:
File size / render completion:
Chosen version and reason:
Unresolved limitation:

ILLUSTRATIVE PLANNING EXAMPLE
Source: ceramic mug demonstration, 30-fps recording.
Test: available HD versus higher resolution; frame rate and colour unchanged.
Inspect: printed label and moving handle.
Outcome: intentionally blank; this is not a benchmark result.

FINAL CHECK
[ ] Full saved file played, including ending
[ ] Captions correct and readable
[ ] No audio sync defect
[ ] Posting preview checked
[ ] No claim that larger export guarantees higher reach
[ ] Original footage and clean master retained
Repeat this choice only when the next video's sources and requirements are similar.

You may adapt this original worksheet for personal and client work. Third-party materials retain their own licences.