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Using Apple Compressor

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Apple Compressor provides more codecs and export options than Final Cut, including the ability to generate MPEG-2 files with embedded closed captioning.

Downloadable Presets for Apple Compressor

  • 1080i HD
  • 720p HD
  • SD

MPEG-2 35Mbps 1080i   |   MXF 35Mbps 1080i

MPEG-2 35Mbps 720p   |   MPEG-2 35Mbps 720p

MPEG-2 (SD)   |   H.264 (SD)

To save time, you may choose to download our own presets (settings files) above. Or, if you prefer, simply match your Compressor’s export settings to the screenshots below:

Export Settings for MPEG-2 1080i (1920×1080)
General Settings:
Video Settings:
Audio Settings:
Export Settings for MXF XDCAM EX35 1080i (1920×1080)
General Settings:
Video Settings:
Audio Settings:
Export Settings for MPEG-2 720p (1280×720)
General Settings:
Video Settings:
Audio Settings:
Export Settings for MXF XDCAM EX35 720p (1280×720)
General Settings:
Video Settings:
Audio Settings:
Updated on September 15, 2022