ProRes 422 at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 422 (Apple ProRes) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 17:1. The table below shows the video data rate and the storage it needs at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) for the most common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 116.8 Mbps | 14.60 MB/s | 0.88 GB | 52.6 GB |
| 24 fps | 117.0 Mbps | 14.62 MB/s | 0.88 GB | 52.6 GB |
| 25 fps | 121.8 Mbps | 15.23 MB/s | 0.91 GB | 54.8 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 146.0 Mbps | 18.26 MB/s | 1.10 GB | 65.7 GB |
| 50 fps | 243.6 Mbps | 30.46 MB/s | 1.83 GB | 109.6 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 292.1 Mbps | 36.51 MB/s | 2.19 GB | 131.4 GB |
Figures use decimal units (1 GB = 1000 MB), the convention used by drive and camera manufacturers. Computed with the same calculation engine as the Workflow Data Calculator — open it to add audio, multiple streams, backup copies, offload time and storage cost to this estimate, or to export a PDF report.
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