ProRes 422 HQ at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 422 HQ (Apple ProRes) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 11:1. 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 | 176.0 Mbps | 22.00 MB/s | 1.32 GB | 79.2 GB |
| 24 fps | 176.2 Mbps | 22.02 MB/s | 1.32 GB | 79.3 GB |
| 25 fps | 183.5 Mbps | 22.94 MB/s | 1.38 GB | 82.6 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 220.0 Mbps | 27.50 MB/s | 1.65 GB | 99.0 GB |
| 50 fps | 367.0 Mbps | 45.88 MB/s | 2.75 GB | 165.2 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 440.0 Mbps | 55.00 MB/s | 3.30 GB | 198.0 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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