Compressor workflow
The basic process of transcoding files in Compressor is described below.
Import your media into Compressor
The first step in the transcoding process is to add one or more media source files to Compressor. You can add media files from your computer or a connected storage device. Each media source file in Compressor is called a job. Each transcoding session, containing one or more jobs, is called a batch. See Intro to importing media in Compressor.
Apply transcoding instructions
After you add source media, apply one or more transcoding instructions to it. Compressor provides a variety of preconfigured transcoding instructions called presets, which you can use to convert files to the most common media formats, as well as destinations, which combine presets and a post-transcoding action. See Intro to applying transcoding instructions in Compressor.
Preview and transcode your media
After you apply transcoding instructions, you can preview the output, then click the Start Batch button to begin the transcoding process. You can monitor the progress of the transcoding in Active view. After transcoding is complete, you can see information about the presets or destinations you used in Completed view. See Intro to previewing and transcoding in Compressor.
You can also automate your workflow with droplets and watch folders, or work with more complex file types like stereoscopic media, 360° video, captions, and more.
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