# What is bitrate in video? > Bitrate is the amount of data the camera records per second of video, measured in Mbps (megabits per second). Higher bitrate means more data describes each… URL: https://camerashop.com.eg/what-is-bitrate-in-video/ Language: en ## Bitrate is the amount of data the camera records **per second of video**, measured in Mbps (megabits per second). Higher bitrate means more data describes each frame, which generally results in better image quality — especially in scenes with lots of detail, motion, or color variation. ## **How bitrate affects video quality** At low bitrate, the codec throws away more information to compress the video. This creates visible artifacts — **macroblocking** (chunky squares in dark areas), **banding** in gradients, and **smearing** of fine detail during motion. Higher bitrate gives the codec more room to preserve detail. A 4K video at 400 Mbps will look noticeably sharper than the same footage at 100 Mbps, especially in complex scenes. The tradeoff is file size. A 10-minute clip at 400 Mbps produces roughly 30 GB, while at 100 Mbps it is about 7.5 GB. ## **Common bitrate ranges** **50-100 Mbps:** Standard quality. Fine for social media, YouTube, and everyday content. **100-200 Mbps:** Good quality. Suitable for professional work with moderate color grading. **200-400 Mbps:** High quality. Recommended for commercial work and heavy color grading. **400+ Mbps or RAW:** Maximum quality. 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