Recommended video encoding settings
This article gives you detailed information about the recommended video encoding settings for Symbian^3, Symbian^1, MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, and Series 40.
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Platform(s): Symbian^3, Symbian^1 S60 5th Edition, MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, Series 40
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Created: (16 Sep 2011)
Last edited: rainisto
(07 May 2012)
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720p for Symbian^3 with HDMI out
Container
MP4, optional MKV. Note that Nokia Ovi Suite does not support the Matroska/MKV format.
Video
| Format | AVC / H.264 |
| Profile | High Profile, Level 3.1 |
| Resolution | 1280x720 (16:9) |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Bit rate | Up to 12 Mbps for short videos (3 Mbps for long movies) |
| Max number of reference frames | 4. It is likely that with future Symbian releases, the limitation for the number of reference frames will be relaxed. |
| Max number of B-frames | 1 |
| I-frame interval | 1 s |
| Video streaming support | Yes, with MP4 and MPEG-4 AAC-LC. Bit rate is limited to 3 Mbps. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
Audio
| Format | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Channels | 2 (stereo) |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 160 kbps variable bit rate |
Optional audio encoding format instead of the above (MKV as a preferred container)
| Format | AC3 / eAC3 (Dolby Digital). Note that Nokia Ovi Suite does not support Dolby de/encoders. |
| Channels | 5.1 Surround |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 192 kbps |
360p for Symbian^3
Container
MP4
Video
| Format | AVC / H.264 |
| Profile | High Profile, Level 3 |
| Resolution | 640x360 (16:9) / 640x480 (4:3) |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Bit rate | Up to 6 Mbps for short videos (2 Mbps for long movies) |
| Max number of reference frames | 5 |
| Max number of B-frames | 1 |
| I-frame interval | 1 s |
| Video streaming support | Yes, with MP4 and MPEG-4 AAC-LC. Bit rate is limited to 3 Mbps. Nokia 500 is limited to VGA 15 FPS with 2 Mbps. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
Audio
| Format | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Channels | 2 (stereo) |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 160 kbps variable bit rate |
360p for Symbian^1 (S60 5th Edition)
Container
MP4
Video
| Format | MPEG-4 |
| Profile | Simple Profile, Level 4a |
| Resolution | 640x360 (16:9) / 640x480 (4:3) |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Bit rate | 4 Mbps |
| Max number of reference frames | N/A |
| Max number of B-frames | N/A |
| I-frame interval | 1 s |
| Video streaming support | Yes, bit rate limited to 3 Mbps. Nokia C5-03 is limited to VGA 15 FPS with 2 Mbps. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
Audio
| Format | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Channels | 2 (stereo) |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 160 kbps variable bit rate |
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan / Nokia N9-00
Container
MP4, optional MKV. Note that Nokia Ovi Suite does not support the Matroska/MKV format.
Video
| Format | H.264 |
| Profile | Baseline Profile, Level 3.1 |
| Resolution | 854x480 (16:9) / 640x480 (4:3) |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Bit rate | 4 Mbps. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
| Max number of reference frames | As per H.264 standard |
| Max number of B-frames | As per H.264 standard |
| I-frame interval | 1 s |
| Video streaming support | Yes, with MP4 and MPEG-4 AAC-LC. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
Audio
| Format | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Channels | 2 (stereo) |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 160 kbps variable bit rate |
Optional audio encoding format instead of the above (MKV as a preferred container)
| Format | AC3 / eAC3 (Dolby Digital). Note that Nokia Ovi Suite does not support Dolby de/encoders. |
| Channels | 5.1 Surround |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 192 kbps |
Series 40
NOTE: This profile is compatible with products that include a QVGA display, QVGA or above video capabilities, and support for video streaming. For relevant device specifications, see Device specifications on the Nokia Developer website.
Container
MP4
Video
| Format | MPEG-4 |
| Profile | Simple Profile, Level 3 |
| Resolution | 320x240 (4:3) |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Bit rate | 384 kbps |
| Max number of reference frames | N/A |
| Max number of B-frames | N/A |
| I-frame interval | 1 s |
| Video streaming support | Yes. When streaming over a WCDMA network with a 384 kbps connection, the bit rate is limited to ~360 kbps for combined audio and video. |
Audio
| Format | MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Channels | 2 (stereo) |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit rate | 128 kbps variable bit rate |
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