iPhone Video Size Calculator: Estimate Storage Before Recording
Plan your iPhone video recording with precision. Calculate exact file sizes for 4K, 1080p, ProRes, and HEVC settings to avoid running out of storage during important moments.
📊 Accurate file size estimates🎬 All iPhone recording modes💾 Storage planning tools
iPhone Video File Size Quick Reference
| Recording Setting | Per Minute | 10 Minutes | 1 Hour | Storage Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p HD @ 30fps | 40MB | 400MB | 2.4GB | Minimal |
| 1080p HD @ 30fps | 60MB | 600MB | 3.6GB | Low |
| 1080p HD @ 60fps | 90MB | 900MB | 5.4GB | Moderate |
| 4K @ 24fps | 135MB | 1.35GB | 8.1GB | High |
| 4K @ 30fps | 170MB | 1.7GB | 10.2GB | Very High |
| 4K @ 60fps | 400MB | 4GB | 24GB | Extreme |
| ProRes 4K @ 30fps | 1.2GB | 12GB | 72GB | Professional |
Storage Planning by Event Type
🎉 Special Events & Holidays
30-minute celebration (4K 30fps):
- • Expected file size: ~5.1GB
- • Recommended free space: 8GB
- • Backup plan: Have 16GB+ available
- • Alternative: Use 1080p (1.8GB for 30 min)
🏝️ Vacation & Travel
1-week trip (mixed recording):
- • Daily videos (20 min 4K): 3.4GB/day
- • Weekly total: ~24GB
- • Recommended storage: 50GB free
- • Strategy: Compress daily or use cloud backup
Manual Video Size Calculation
Calculate Your Specific Needs
Step 1: Choose Your Settings
Enter your planned recording time
• 720p: 40MB/min
• 1080p 30fps: 60MB/min
• 1080p 60fps: 90MB/min
• 4K 30fps: 170MB/min
• 4K 60fps: 400MB/min
• ProRes 4K: 1,200MB/min
Step 2: Calculate Requirements
Formula:
File Size = Duration (min) × Bitrate (MB/min)Recommended Free Space:
Required Storage = File Size × 2 (safety buffer)Compression Savings Calculator
How Much Space Can You Save?
| Original File | Compression Level | Compressed Size | Space Saved | Quality Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB 4K Video | Light (HEVC) | 500MB | 50% | Barely noticeable |
| 1GB 4K Video | Medium | 300MB | 70% | Minor quality loss |
| 1GB 4K Video | High | 150MB | 85% | Noticeable on large screens |
iPhone Storage Recommendations by Use Case
📱 Casual User
- • Recording: 1080p 30fps
- • Usage: 10-20 min/month
- • Storage needed: 5GB free
- • iPhone model: 64GB+ adequate
- • Strategy: Regular cleanup
🎬 Content Creator
- • Recording: 4K 30fps
- • Usage: 2-5 hours/month
- • Storage needed: 50GB free
- • iPhone model: 256GB+ recommended
- • Strategy: Regular compression & backup
🎥 Professional
- • Recording: ProRes 4K
- • Usage: 5-10 hours/month
- • Storage needed: 200GB+ free
- • iPhone model: 512GB or 1TB
- • Strategy: External storage workflow
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