How does Cutora check an export before you download it?
By Mohamed Mokbel, founder · Last updated:
Cutora lists things worth a look before you export, then checks the finished file. The file must have the right codec, size, length and audio, with the peak under -1 dBTP.
At a glance
- Before export
- A list of things to look at, such as a cut inside a word
- After export
- The file is verified before you can download it
- Peak level
- Under -1 dBTP, or the audio is retrimmed
- If it fails
- You see that it failed and can try again
Source: Cutora AI product facts. Last updated .
What does it check before you export?
The export panel shows findings about your edit. They are advice, not blocks. Examples:
- Speech that may be clipped at a cut.
- A very short clip.
- A caption that is on screen too briefly to read, or two captions that overlap.
- Text that sits where the captions appear.
What does it check on the finished file?
- The video is H.264 in standard Rec.709 colour, with the expected pixel format.
- The size matches the size you chose.
- The length matches your timeline to within about two frames.
- There is an audio stream, it is AAC, and it decodes.
- The true peak is under -1 dBTP. If it is not, the export retrims the audio and checks again.
Where next?
FAQ
Can a broken file reach me?
A file that fails the checks is not delivered as finished. You see that the export failed.
Do the findings stop me from exporting?
No. They point to places worth a listen. You decide.
What does -1 dBTP mean?
It is a ceiling for the loudest peak in the file, so the sound does not clip when a player or platform converts it.
Does it check that my edit is good?
No. It checks the file and flags spots such as a cut inside a word. Watch the result before you post it.
What if an export fails?
Try again. If it fails again, write to hello@usecutora.com and say which project.