Exporting & Films Archive

In CocoCut, finished exported videos are called "Films". Here is how our rendering pipeline operates and where your files are stored.

Export Engine & Technical Specs

CocoCut uses an FFmpeg pipeline coupled with native hardware encoders:

• Resolution:
  • Free exports default to 720P.
  • 1080P and 4K share 2 free exports for non-members. After that, both need CocoCut VIP.
• Normalized 30fps: To prevent audio sync issues and frame drops across mixed source clips, all exported films are normalized to a stable 30 frames per second.
• Hardware Acceleration:
  • iOS: Native Apple VideoToolbox hardware encoder.
  • Android: Native MediaCodec hardware encoder.
  • Software x264 serves as an automatic fallback to guarantee reliable exports.

Watermark: Anyone can turn the film watermark off for that export, at no charge. VIP remembers the choice; a member who never touches the switch exports without it. Free users start each visit with it on, and turning it off lasts for that visit only. The mark sits in the bottom-right of each clip. Removing it from a split-screen cover needs VIP.

Films Archive & Storage Architecture

When an export completes, a Film card appears in your library:

• Original Video Lives in Photos: Rendered video files are saved directly into your device's native Photos library. The app sandbox only keeps a lightweight metadata record (date, duration, resolution) and a cover image thumbnail.
• When Video Exists in Photos: You can preview the film inside CocoCut, share to messaging or social apps, or re-save a copy to your camera roll.
• Deleting from System Photos: If you delete the video from your Apple Photos or Android Gallery, the card state updates to "Removed from Photos, cover only". Since the original asset was removed from disk, it cannot be played back or restored from within the app. Ensure device photo backups (e.g. iCloud Photos or Google Photos) are enabled.