Video Settings
AgeLapse compiles your stabilized photos into a smooth timelapse video. Customize the output to match your needs.
Resolution
Choose how detailed your video will be:
- 1080p (Default) — Standard HD, good balance of quality and file size
- 4K — Ultra HD, 4× the detail of 1080p
- 8K — Maximum quality, very large files
- Custom — Enter exact dimensions (e.g.,
1920x1080)
Higher resolutions produce larger files and take longer to compile. 1080p is recommended for most uses.
Aspect Ratio
- 16:9 (Default) — Widescreen format, ideal for YouTube and social media
- 4:3 — Traditional format, slightly taller frame
Output Dimensions
The final video size depends on resolution, aspect ratio, and orientation:
| Resolution | 16:9 Landscape | 16:9 Portrait | 4:3 Landscape | 4:3 Portrait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 1920 × 1080 | 1080 × 1920 | 1440 × 1080 | 1080 × 1440 |
| 4K | 4096 × 2304 | 2304 × 4096 | 3072 × 2304 | 2304 × 3072 |
| 8K | 7680 × 4320 | 4320 × 7680 | 5760 × 4320 | 4320 × 5760 |
Framerate
Controls how fast photos play in the video:
- Auto (Default) — Adjusts automatically based on how many photos you have
- Manual — Set a specific FPS (frames per second)
Common framerates: 15, 24, 30, or 60 FPS.
For timelapses with fewer photos, lower framerates look smoother. Auto mode handles this for you.
How Auto Framerate Works
| Photo Count | Framerate |
|---|---|
| Under 2 | 2 FPS |
| 2–3 | 3 FPS |
| 4–5 | 4 FPS |
| 6–7 | 6 FPS |
| 8–11 | 8 FPS |
| 12–15 | 10 FPS |
| 16+ | 14 FPS |
Auto-Compile
- Enabled (Default) — Video updates automatically after each new photo you take
- Disabled — Compile manually when you're ready
When to disable: Large projects where you want to save processing time during the capture phase. You can then compile once when you're done adding photos.
How to access: Settings → Auto-compile video
Background Color
When photos are rotated or scaled during stabilization, empty areas may appear at the edges. The background color fills these gaps.
- Default: Black (#000000)
- How to change: Settings → Background Color → tap to open color picker
You can choose any color using the color picker or enter a hex code directly.
Orientation
- Landscape (Default) — Video is wider than tall
- Portrait — Video is taller than wide
Choose the orientation that matches how you took your photos. Portrait is common for selfies, while landscape works well for full-body shots.