ProRes and DNxHR File Size Calculator
Estimate ProRes and DNxHR file sizes, bitrates, upload times, and drive requirements for editorial proxies, dailies, color conform, VFX pulls, and mastering.
What this tool is for
Use it after footage exists
The storage estimator plans the whole shoot. This planner helps decide what ProRes or DNxHR files to make for edit, review, conform, VFX, or delivery.
Compare quality against weight
See how each codec option changes file size, data rate, upload time, chroma sampling, bit depth, and alpha support.
Make a workflow call
Start with a real post-production scenario, then adjust the codec family, duration, resolution, and transfer constraints.
Quick reference table
ProRes Proxy
- Role
- Offline proxy
- Technical
- 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Data rate
- 144 Mbps
- File size
- 64.7 GB
- Upload
- 17 minutes
ProRes 422 LT
- Role
- Light mezzanine
- Technical
- 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Data rate
- 328 Mbps
- File size
- 147 GB
- Upload
- 39 minutes
ProRes 422
- Role
- Mezzanine
- Technical
- 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Data rate
- 468 Mbps
- File size
- 210 GB
- Upload
- 56 minutes
ProRes 422 HQ
- Role
- Finishing
- Technical
- 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Data rate
- 703 Mbps
- File size
- 316 GB
- Upload
- 1 hr 24 min
ProRes 4444
- Role
- Premium finishing
- Technical
- 4:4:4, 12-bit, alpha
- Data rate
- 1.1 Gbps
- File size
- 475 GB
- Upload
- 2 hr 7 min
ProRes 4444 XQ
- Role
- Highest ProRes
- Technical
- 4:4:4, 12-bit, alpha
- Data rate
- 1.6 Gbps
- File size
- 712 GB
- Upload
- 3 hr 10 min
| Codec | Role | Technical | Data rate | File size | Upload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProRes Proxy | Offline proxy | 4:2:2, 10-bit | 144 Mbps | 64.7 GB | 17 minutes |
| ProRes 422 LT | Light mezzanine | 4:2:2, 10-bit | 328 Mbps | 147 GB | 39 minutes |
| ProRes 422 | Mezzanine | 4:2:2, 10-bit | 468 Mbps | 210 GB | 56 minutes |
| ProRes 422 HQ | Finishing | 4:2:2, 10-bit | 703 Mbps | 316 GB | 1 hr 24 min |
| ProRes 4444 | Premium finishing | 4:4:4, 12-bit, alpha | 1.1 Gbps | 475 GB | 2 hr 7 min |
| ProRes 4444 XQ | Highest ProRes | 4:4:4, 12-bit, alpha | 1.6 Gbps | 712 GB | 3 hr 10 min |
Codec and project inputs
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Codec options
Workflow presets
Recommended codec
ProRes Proxy
Use Proxy when edit speed, remote collaboration, and storage savings matter more than finishing quality.
Selected codec comparison
ProRes Proxy
80% smaller than the largest selected codec option
64.7 GB
ProRes 422 LT
53% smaller than the largest selected codec option
147 GB
ProRes 422 HQ
Highest footprint in this comparison
316 GB