ProRes 422 Proxy at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 422 Proxy (Apple ProRes) is a 10-bit 4:2:2 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 56:1. 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 | 35.8 Mbps | 4.47 MB/s | 0.27 GB | 16.1 GB |
| 24 fps | 35.8 Mbps | 4.48 MB/s | 0.27 GB | 16.1 GB |
| 25 fps | 37.3 Mbps | 4.67 MB/s | 0.28 GB | 16.8 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 44.7 Mbps | 5.59 MB/s | 0.34 GB | 20.1 GB |
| 50 fps | 74.6 Mbps | 9.33 MB/s | 0.56 GB | 33.6 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 89.5 Mbps | 11.19 MB/s | 0.67 GB | 40.3 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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