What is the best frame rate for YouTube?
It depends on what you're uploading. Rates between 30 and 60 frames per second (fps) are standard for live footage; the latter is perfect for high-quality, slow-motion replay. However, if you want it to look cinematic, 24 fps is what we see at the cinema. Fun fact: In the old days, television looked different on either side of the Atlantic, because Europe and North America had distinct video formats. Europeans enjoyed higher-definition TV because their PAL system was 25 fps, while Americans had to make do with NTSC's 29.97 fps. The PAL system has more lines of resolution, so the quality is better.
Can I convert a 30 fps video to 60 fps?
If you want to, you can use Descript to increase your video’s fps. But it adds extra frames that shouldn’t be there, leaving you with larger file sizes and video that looks uncanny in playback. Instead, try using the 60 fps converter the other way and make the footage play at a lower, more cinematic frame rate.
Is frame rate conversion free with Descript?
You can change video frame rates using Descript's free video editing software for iOS and Windows for unlimited uploads. We'll even give you your first three hours of transcription free. To get an additional monthly 10 or 30 transcription hours, you can subscribe to the $12/month Creator or $24/month Pro packages. Reach out; we'll negotiate the Enterprise package with you, including a dedicated account representative, training, and onboarding.
