Question 1

I'm not tech-savvy. Can I still use this?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If you can upload a photo to Instagram, you can use Telemetry Studio. Our interface is designed to be intuitive—drag your video in, connect your ride data, pick a theme, and export. No editing experience required.

Question 2

What video formats do you support?

Accepted Answer

We support all major video formats including MP4, MOV, and native GoPro files. For ride data, we accept GPX, FIT, and TCX files, or you can connect directly to Strava to import your activities.

Question 3

Do I need a power meter or fancy equipment?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! Even basic GPS data (speed, distance, elevation) creates compelling overlays. Of course, if you have a power meter, heart rate monitor, or cadence sensor, we'll display all of that beautifully too.

Question 4

What makes the Strava integration special?

Accepted Answer

We're the only tool with native Strava segment integration. When you cross a segment, we automatically show the segment name, your progress, live comparison to your PR, and the gap to KOM/QOM—all in real-time, perfectly synced to your video.

Question 5

Can I export for different platforms?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Export in multiple aspect ratios from a single project: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 1:1 for Instagram posts, and 4:5 for Instagram feed. We also support 4K resolution and professional codecs like ProRes.

Question 6

Does my data leave my computer?

Accepted Answer

Your video and telemetry data are processed entirely on your machine. The only data we send to our servers is when you connect to Strava (to fetch your rides and segments) and for license validation. Your actual ride files and videos never leave your computer.

Question 7

What platforms do you support?

Accepted Answer

Telemetry Studio is available for macOS (Apple Silicon only — Intel coming soon) and Windows. We're optimized for modern hardware with GPU acceleration for smooth real-time preview and fast exports.

Question 8

How long does exporting take?

Accepted Answer

With GPU acceleration, a 10-minute video typically exports in 2-4 minutes at 1080p. 4K exports take longer but are still much faster than traditional compositing software because we've optimized specifically for telemetry overlays.

Overlay	Shows	Requires
Speed Gauge	Circular speedometer with current speed	Speed from GPS or FIT
Average Speed	Running average over the ride	Speed from GPS
Elevation	Current altitude	Elevation from GPS or FIT
Elevation Profile	Live elevation graph with playhead — full ride or windowed (1/2/5/10 km)	Full elevation profile
Grade	Current road gradient (%)	Elevation + distance
Clock	Time of day during the ride	Nothing — uses system clock
Temperature	Ambient temperature (°C or °F)	Temperature sensor
Distance Left	Remaining distance in the ride	Total ride distance
Ride Duration	Elapsed or remaining ride time	Video playback time
Compass	Heading in degrees, derived from GPS	GPS data

Overlay	Shows	Requires
Power	Current watts with % of FTP	Power meter data
Power Graph	Zone-colored power over distance with playhead	Power + distance
Power Zone	Current zone (1–7), zone name, percent of FTP, zone bar	Power + FTP
Normalized Power	Rolling NP — the real metric for training load	Power (30s rolling)
Average Power	Running average watts across the ride	Power
Variability Index	How surgy vs steady your effort was	Power
Kilojoules	Cumulative work done (kJ)	Power + elapsed time
Power-to-Weight (W/kg)	Live watts per kilogram — the climber's speedometer	Power + configured weight
TSS	Training Stress Score with Intensity Factor	Power + FTP
W'bal	Anaerobic capacity gauge — red when you're burning matches, green when you're recovering	Power + configured W'
Time in Zones	Accumulated time per zone, as horizontal bars with durations and percentages	Power + FTP

Overlay	Shows	Requires
Heart Rate	Current BPM with zone coloring	HR sensor
Heart Rate Graph	Zone-colored HR over distance with playhead	HR + distance

Overlay	Shows	Requires
Route Map	Bird's-eye map with your route path and live position marker	GPS route data
Map (full)	Full-detail map with route overlay, bearing rotation, and live position. Streets, Satellite, Dark, and Outdoors styles.	GPS + internet

Overlay	Shows	Requires
Segment Banner	Entry banner with segment name, climb category, gradient, distance, PR/KOM badges	Strava segment data
Segment Progress	Dual progress bars — your current effort against your PR, with live time delta	Strava segment + PR history
Segment Result	Completion card with PR/KOM status, time delta, and optional celebration effects	Strava segment completion

Overlays & Themes

Four Themes, One Look

Modern

Gradient

LED

Cyberpunk

Free Overlays

Pro Overlays

Power

Heart Rate

Cadence

Maps

Strava Segments

Animation

Power Zones (Coggan 7-Zone Model)

Customization

Zone	Range (% FTP)	Color
Z1	< 55%	Gray
Z2	55–75%	Blue
Z3	75–90%	Green
Z4	90–105%	Yellow
Z5	105–120%	Orange
Z6	120–150%	Red
Z7	> 150%	Purple