How to use Quick Export in DaVinci Resolve for one-click delivery

DaVinci Resolve Quick Export delivers finished videos with one click, with options to upload directly to YouTube, Vimeo, and Dropbox. This guide covers setup, custom presets, and the full Deliver page workflow.

How does Quick Export work in DaVinci Resolve?

Quick Export in DaVinci Resolve delivers the finished timeline with one click from the File menu. It provides instant access to the most popular delivery formats. If you enter your account information, Quick Export renders and uploads the finished video to YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox accounts in a single step.

To use Quick Export, go to File > Quick Export (or press Ctrl+E on Windows, Cmd+E on Mac). A dialog appears with common preset options — typically H.264 Master, YouTube, Vimeo, and Dropbox. Select the destination and adjust quality settings. Click Export and Resolve renders the timeline in the background while you continue working.

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How do you create custom presets for Quick Export?

Custom presets appear in the Quick Export menu alongside the defaults. To create one, switch to the Deliver page. Configure all your export settings — format, codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, and audio settings. At the top of the Deliver page, click "Add Preset" and name it. The preset now appears in the Quick Export menu.

Common custom presets include:

Social media vertical: 1080x1920, H.264, 30 Mbps, AAC 320 kbps
Broadcast master: ProRes 422 HQ, full resolution, uncompressed audio
Client review: H.264, 20 Mbps, 1080p, with watermark overlay
Archival master: DNxHR HQX, source resolution, 10-bit

Having your most-used export configurations available as Quick Export presets saves significant time compared to configuring the Deliver page from scratch for each project.

How does Quick Export compare to the full Deliver page?

| Feature | Quick Export | Deliver page |

|---|---|---|

| Setup time | One click | Minutes to configure |

| Presets | Defaults + custom | Unlimited custom |

| Multiple outputs | Single file | Multiple files in one render |

| Advanced settings | Limited | Full control over every parameter |

| Background rendering | Yes | Yes |

| Direct upload | YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox | YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox |

Quick Export is for speed. When you need a quick H.264 for client review or a fast upload to YouTube, Quick Export gets it done with minimal clicks. The Deliver page is for precision — broadcast delivery specifications, multiple format variants, color space tagging, and subtitle embedding.

Use Quick Export for the first 90% of deliveries — client reviews, social media uploads, internal sharing. Use the Deliver page for final delivery to broadcasters, streaming platforms with strict specifications, and archival masters.

How does the Deliver page handle advanced export scenarios?

The Deliver page provides full control over every export parameter. Key capabilities include:

Multiple presets: Add multiple render jobs with different settings — an H.264 for web, a ProRes for archive, and a Dolby Vision master — and render them all in one pass.
Individual clip export: Export specific clips or sections of the timeline by setting in and out points on the Deliver page.
Subtitle and caption embedding: Burn in or attach subtitles, captions, and closed captions.
Color space tagging: Tag the output with Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, DCI-P3, or custom color spaces.
3D and VR output: Export stereoscopic 3D, 360-degree equirectangular, and VR formats.
Audio routing: Route individual tracks to specific output channels.

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FAQ

Is Quick Export available in the free version of DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. Quick Export is available in both the free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve.

Can I schedule exports to run overnight?

The Deliver page supports render queue management. Add multiple jobs to the queue and they render sequentially. Background rendering lets you continue editing while exports process.

What upload services does Quick Export support?

Quick Export supports direct upload to YouTube, Vimeo, and Dropbox. Configure your account credentials in the preferences to enable one-click upload.

Can I export individual clips instead of the full timeline?

Switch to the Deliver page, set in and out points around the section you want, and render from the Deliver page. Quick Export exports the entire timeline.

How do I add my own preset to Quick Export?

Configure your settings on the Deliver page and save as a new preset. It automatically appears in the Quick Export menu under "My Presets."

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