ProRes 4444 XQ at 4K UHD (3840×2160): 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 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 | 1,583.0 Mbps | 197.87 MB/s | 11.87 GB | 712.3 GB |
| 24 fps | 1,584.6 Mbps | 198.07 MB/s | 11.88 GB | 713.1 GB |
| 25 fps | 1,650.6 Mbps | 206.32 MB/s | 12.38 GB | 742.8 GB |
| 29.970 fps | 1,978.7 Mbps | 247.34 MB/s | 14.84 GB | 890.4 GB |
| 50 fps | 3,301.2 Mbps | 412.65 MB/s | 24.76 GB | 1,485.5 GB |
| 59.940 fps | 3,957.4 Mbps | 494.68 MB/s | 29.68 GB | 1,780.8 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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