Can I export a narrated presentation as an MP4?
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Yes, most narrated-deck workflows can export MP4 for social or platform uploads.
FQO.US renders narrated decks to MP4 at 1080p by default, with options for 720p when file size matters. Typical output for a 10-slide deck runs around 50 to 90 MB, which works for LinkedIn native uploads, YouTube, and most email gateways. Render usually completes in two to four minutes depending on slide count and voice complexity.
Choose MP4 when the destination platform does not support hosted links, when you need offline playback, or when you want the video to appear inside a feed rather than behind a click. LinkedIn organic and YouTube SEO both favour native uploads, so MP4 is the right format for top-of-funnel reach.
Keep the hosted link version for everything else. A link preserves your engagement analytics, lets you update one slide without re-encoding the whole video, and gives recipients click-to-watch on mobile with no download. Sales and customer success teams typically lose this signal the moment they send a flat MP4, which is why a dual-format approach works best.
Before exporting, confirm aspect ratio matches the destination. 16:9 suits YouTube and email, while 1:1 or 9:16 is better for social feeds. Some tools will letterbox, which wastes screen area and reduces stop-scroll on mobile.
For longer or sensitive content such as pricing or proposals, keep distribution on the link and skip the MP4 entirely. You retain control and can revoke access if a deal direction changes.