Export and quality

Three things to check before export

1. Frame size and frame rate: keep them consistent with the project settings, since changing the project affects every clip.
2. Subtitles and safe areas: safe areas differ by platform, so check the first and last two seconds in the preview before exporting.
3. Audio loudness: listen to the start and the end to make sure there are no clips or sudden silences.

Export settings

Option	Recommendation
Container	MP4 (best compatibility)
Resolution	Whatever the delivery platform requires; export a 4K project at 4K
Frame rate	Match the project; export 60 fps if the footage is 60 fps
Quality	Export a 5-second test first, then the full video once it checks out

Why the preview is the final cut

Export and preview use the same render path: the cards, Lottie, and subtitles you see in the Preview window are rendered frame by frame with the same evaluation logic on export. If the picture looks right in the preview, the final file won't suddenly change.

If export is slow

• 4K three-layer compositing is heavy. Export 1080p first to confirm the content, then render 4K at the end.
• Make sure the disk holding the project has enough free space. Export files can get large.
• Avoid running other heavy programs while the export is going.

Subscription check

Before exporting, Orbit checks your subscription status once. If the check fails, you can still open, preview, and edit the project; only that export is refused. The website doesn't handle subscriptions or payments, so see the pricing page in the app for subscription details.