Guide

How to use
RevCut.

The workflow, the file specs, the things worth knowing before you send your first link. Short, because your time is not infinite.

The workflow

RevCut covers one specific moment in post: from rough cut to approved delivery. Not project management. Not asset storage. Just that.

The loop is:

No emails with timecodes. No "around 2:34… or maybe 2:43." No chasing approvals. If you're still collecting feedback by email, this guide covers why that's costing you revision rounds.

File specs

RevCut doesn't transcode. The video plays directly in the browser via Video.js. That means codec support depends on what the browser can decode natively — not what RevCut can convert.

This is a deliberate choice. Transcoding adds cost, latency, and infrastructure complexity. It would mean higher prices and a slower upload experience. The trade-off: you need to export correctly.

What works

Container Codec Status Notes
MP4 H.264 ✅ Works Recommended. Universal browser support.
MOV H.264 ✅ Works Same codec, different wrapper. Fine.
MP4 / MOV H.265 / HEVC ❌ No Not supported in most browsers.
MOV ProRes ❌ No Not a web codec. Export to H.264 first.
MXF / MOV DNxHD / DNxHR ❌ No Same as above.
MP4 H.264 (4K) ⚠️ Conditional Works, but connection-dependent. 1080p recommended for review.
AVI H.264 ⚠️ Conditional Accepted at upload. Playback depends on browser. Not recommended.
MKV H.264 ⚠️ Conditional Accepted at upload. Unreliable in Safari. Use MP4 instead.
MP3 / WAV / M4A Audio only ✅ Works Audio review supported.

When in doubt: H.264 MP4, 1080p, 8–12 Mbps. That's the safe export.

Recommended export settings

RevCut is built for review — not delivery. Keep the master for delivery via RevTransfer. A well-encoded H.264 at review quality is faster to upload, faster to stream, and looks fine for feedback purposes.

The quick reference:

Export settings by NLE

Every NLE calls things slightly differently. Here's exactly what to set in yours.

DaVinci Resolve

Download and import directly — Deliver page → right-click in the presets bar → Import Preset:

⬇ RevCut Review preset

Premiere Pro / Adobe Media Encoder

Final Cut Pro

Compressor

Avid Media Composer

FFmpeg — fix FastStart on any existing file

Already have an H.264 MP4 but FastStart wasn't enabled? Fix it without re-encoding:

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c copy -movflags faststart output.mp4

Replace input.mp4 with your filename and path. The result streams correctly in any browser.

The review page

Your client receives a link. They open it in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge — no installation, no account. They enter their name (optional) and a password if you've set one. That's it.

On the review page they can:

All comments are visible to you immediately. No email thread. No screenshot with a red circle and a note that says "fix the thing".

Comments can be exported directly from the review page — as a CSV, PDF report, or as FCPXML / Resolve XML markers ready to drop onto your timeline. Available to both you and your client.

If you work in DaVinci Resolve, there's also a direct integration: the RevCut DaVinci plugin imports your comments as color-coded markers straight from inside Resolve — no export step required.

What clients don't need

If they can open a link, they can review.

Versioning

Every video can have multiple versions. Upload a new cut onto an existing video — it becomes V2. Previous versions stay accessible via the dropdown. Comments from earlier versions are preserved.

You can also drag and drop a file directly onto an existing video card in the project to create a new version. No need to go through a separate upload flow.

Password protection

Projects can be password-protected. You set the password, share it with your client out-of-band (email, phone, WhatsApp — your choice). The review link alone doesn't grant access.

This is useful when the project is sensitive, when you're sharing a rough cut, or when you simply want to control who sees what.

Delivery with RevTransfer

Once the cut is approved, you can send the final file directly from RevCut using RevTransfer. Your client receives a secure download link. No WeTransfer, no Dropbox share, no email attachment.

RevTransfer is available on Essential and Pro plans. The option appears on the review page once a video has been approved — if you don't see it yet, that's why.

Frequently asked questions

What video formats does RevCut support?

MP4 and MOV with H.264 video codec. HEVC, ProRes, DNxHD — not supported. To keep things fast and affordable, RevCut doesn't transcode your files — it plays exactly what you uploaded — depending on what your browser, or your client's, can decode natively. Export to H.264 before uploading and you won't have issues.

Is there a file size limit?

No hard file size limit per upload. Storage is capped by your plan (20GB on Starter, 50GB on Essential, 100GB on Pro, 1TB on Max). Files are uploaded via chunked multipart — large files upload reliably even on slower connections.

What bitrate should I use?

For review purposes, 8–12 Mbps H.264 at 1080p is more than sufficient. Going higher doesn't improve the review experience — it just makes files slower to upload and stream. Keep the high-bitrate master for delivery.

Do clients need to create an account?

No. They open a link, enter their name, and review. No signup, no install, no app. If you've set a project password, they enter that too. That's the full onboarding.

Can I review 4K files?

Yes, if encoded in H.264. In practice, 4K at high bitrate can stutter on slower connections — both on upload and playback. For review purposes, 1080p is usually sufficient and significantly faster to work with. Keep the 4K master for delivery.

What browsers are supported?

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — current versions. No known issues across platforms. Safari on iOS works. If a client has a playback problem, the first thing to check is whether they're on a very old browser version.

Where is my data stored?

Cloudflare R2, Frankfurt. EU hosting, GDPR-compliant by design. No AI training on your content. No data mining. See the privacy policy for the full picture.

That's it

Upload. Share the link. Get frame-accurate feedback. Approve. Deliver.

The rest is your edit.

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