What is Compressor?
Compressor is an application that transcodes media files into a variety of formats.
Export and display anything
Export video for viewing on Apple devices in standard-definition (SD), high-definition (HD), and 4K formats (including H.264, HEVC, and MV-HEVC).
Export spatial video for viewing on Apple Vision Pro.
Export 360° video viewable on video-sharing websites or in a virtual-reality (VR) headset.
Export a wide variety of audio and video formats compatible with social platforms and podcasting.
Export HDR video for viewing on HDR-capable TVs and displays.
Add audio and video effects like watermarks, text overlays, fade-in and fade-out, and overall gain.
Prepare iTunes Store packages and IMF packages for distribution.
Leverage built-in presets and destinations
Compressor comes with built-in presets that you can use to transcode files into the most common media formats.
Compressor also provides preconfigured destinations that transcode files and then perform actions on the transcoded files.
Customize your output for efficiency
In addition to transcoding source files, you can use Compressor to:
Create custom presets and destinations tailored to your unique transcoding workflows, or create a custom location to configure your own filename formats.
Create custom transcoding presets for use in Final Cut Pro and Motion projects.
Create watch folders and Compressor droplets that allow you to initiate custom transcoding jobs by dragging and dropping files right on your desktop.
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