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Simple transcoding overview
When you add a source file to Compressor and apply output
instructions (all done in ), you create a transcoding
job. You can submit a single job for transcoding, or add more
source files (and output instructions), then submit a batch of jobs
for transcoding.
Each job in a batch has several parts:
Source file: The media file that you want to transcode.
Setting: The transcoding instructions that specify how the file
will be processed. Compressor provides a variety of built-in
settings that you can use to output files in common media
formats. Additionally, Compressor provides a number of
preconfigured destinations—one or more settings combined
with an automated job action that’s performed after
transcoding. For example, if you use the Publish to Facebook
destination to transcode a source file, Compressor outputs a
high-quality QuickTime movie file, then applies the
destination’s job action to upload the transcoded file to your
Facebook account.
Location: The place on your computer or a connected device
where the transcoded file will be saved. You can use one of
the built-in locations, or specify a new location.
Filename: The title of the transcoded file. You can use the
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