Can I upload a 4k Video to youtube but only process up to 1080p?

DwayneK

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If I export a video from OBS in 4k, how do I STOP youtube from processing it in 4k if I only want to upload it upto 1080p?
The only reason it's coming out of OBS in 4k is because of my monitor resolution settings, I don't actually want the 4k file size, but I need the 3440x1440 settings (I think) to make my canvas fit and video export without artifacts. (This also raises another question, which is, why does my video get stretched when my output resolution is lower than my Ultra Wide Base Canvas resolution? I thought the conversion handled all of that?)

Edit: I'm a beginner so forgive me if this is all super simple stuff.
 
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