ProRes 422 LT at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 422 LT (Apple ProRes) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 24:1. 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 | 82.0 Mbps | 10.25 MB/s | 0.62 GB | 36.9 GB |
| 24 fps | 82.1 Mbps | 10.26 MB/s | 0.62 GB | 37.0 GB |
| 25 fps | 85.5 Mbps | 10.69 MB/s | 0.64 GB | 38.5 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 102.5 Mbps | 12.82 MB/s | 0.77 GB | 46.1 GB |
| 50 fps | 171.1 Mbps | 21.38 MB/s | 1.28 GB | 77.0 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 205.1 Mbps | 25.64 MB/s | 1.54 GB | 92.3 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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