ProRes 4444 at 4K UHD (3840×2160): 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 4K UHD (3840×2160) for the most common frame rates — video only, audio not included.
| Frame rate | Bitrate | Data rate | Storage / minute | Storage / hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.976 fps | 1,056.0 Mbps | 132.00 MB/s | 7.92 GB | 475.2 GB |
| 24 fps | 1,057.0 Mbps | 132.13 MB/s | 7.93 GB | 475.7 GB |
| 25 fps | 1,101.1 Mbps | 137.64 MB/s | 8.26 GB | 495.5 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 1,320.0 Mbps | 165.00 MB/s | 9.90 GB | 594.0 GB |
| 50 fps | 2,202.2 Mbps | 275.27 MB/s | 16.52 GB | 991.0 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 2,640.0 Mbps | 329.99 MB/s | 19.80 GB | 1,188.0 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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