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Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator

Compute the data rate and size of uncompressed or camera-RAW video from resolution, bit depth, frame rate and duration.

Data rate (MB/s)
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Size (GB)
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Uncompressed 4K RGB 12-bit is ~1.1 GB/s โ€” over 65 GB a minute, the reason on-set RAW records to fast SSD/CFexpress and why bare uncompressed is reserved for short VFX plates. Bayer RAW (one value per photosite) is ~3ร— smaller than debayered RGB at the same bit depth.

Rule / Formula

bytes/frame = Wร—Hร—bpp รท 8; data rate = bytes/frame ร— fps; size = data rate ร— seconds
References: DPX (SMPTE ST 268); camera RAW data-rate fundamentals

Compute the data rate and size of uncompressed or camera-RAW video from resolution, bit depth, frame rate and duration.

About Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator

Compute the data rate and size of uncompressed or camera-RAW video from resolution, bit depth, frame rate and duration. Uncompressed 4K RGB 12-bit is ~1.1 GB/s โ€” over 65 GB a minute, the reason on-set RAW records to fast SSD/CFexpress and why bare uncompressed is reserved for short VFX plates. Bayer RAW (one value per photosite) is ~3ร— smaller than debayered RGB at the same bit depth.

How to use Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator

  1. 1Enter your values into the fields in Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator.
  2. 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type โ€” no button to press.
  3. 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
  4. 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.

Why use Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator?

  • โœ“Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results โ€” no data leaves your device.
  • โœ“Built on a published reference: DPX (SMPTE ST 268); camera RAW data-rate fundamentals.
  • โœ“Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
  • โœ“100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
  • โœ“Works on any device โ€” desktop, tablet or phone โ€” and keeps working offline once loaded.

Frequently asked questions

What does Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator do?+

Compute the data rate and size of uncompressed or camera-RAW video from resolution, bit depth, frame rate and duration. Uncompressed 4K RGB 12-bit is ~1.1 GB/s โ€” over 65 GB a minute, the reason on-set RAW records to fast SSD/CFexpress and why bare uncompressed is reserved for short VFX plates.

Is my data private?+

Yes. Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator runs entirely in your browser โ€” your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.

What standard or source is Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator based on?+

It follows DPX (SMPTE ST 268); camera RAW data-rate fundamentals. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.

What formula does it use?+

Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator uses: bytes/frame = Wร—Hร—bpp รท 8; data rate = bytes/frame ร— fps; size = data rate ร— seconds. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.

Is Uncompressed / RAW Video Size Calculator free to use?+

Yes โ€” it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.

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