ProRes 4444 at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 4444 (Apple ProRes) is a 12-bit 4:4:4 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 8:1. 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 | 264.0 Mbps | 33.00 MB/s | 1.98 GB | 118.8 GB |
| 24 fps | 264.3 Mbps | 33.03 MB/s | 1.98 GB | 118.9 GB |
| 25 fps | 275.3 Mbps | 34.41 MB/s | 2.06 GB | 123.9 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 330.0 Mbps | 41.25 MB/s | 2.47 GB | 148.5 GB |
| 50 fps | 550.5 Mbps | 68.82 MB/s | 4.13 GB | 247.7 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 660.0 Mbps | 82.50 MB/s | 4.95 GB | 297.0 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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