ProRes 4444 XQ at Full HD 1080p (1920×1080): bitrate and storage
ProRes 4444 XQ (Apple ProRes) is a 12-bit 4:4:4 intra-frame codec with a typical compression ratio of 5:1. 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 | 395.7 Mbps | 49.47 MB/s | 2.97 GB | 178.1 GB |
| 24 fps | 396.1 Mbps | 49.52 MB/s | 2.97 GB | 178.3 GB |
| 25 fps | 412.6 Mbps | 51.58 MB/s | 3.09 GB | 185.7 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 494.7 Mbps | 61.84 MB/s | 3.71 GB | 222.6 GB |
| 50 fps | 825.3 Mbps | 103.16 MB/s | 6.19 GB | 371.4 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 989.4 Mbps | 123.67 MB/s | 7.42 GB | 445.2 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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