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A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]

In this answer to a newsletter reader’s question, we look at the process of transcoding (converting) video from one format to another. We specifically talk about what is the right format to transcode into.

Transcoding is the process of converting video (and/or audio) from one format into another. Generally, compression is done for final delivery, while transcoding is done from one editing format to another editing format. In any case, when should you transcode? This article explains the three options and provides suggestions on which one you should pick.

The issue of converting to ProRes is addressed along with a walk-through of the pros and cons of the different version.