Advanced Encoding for Final Cut Pro
- Use Compressor to customize encoding settings available in Final Cut Pro
- Choose from a wide array of codecs, sizes, frame rates, and other parameters
- Save your custom settings in Compressor; they automatically appear in Final Cut Pro
- Share settings with other editors, even if Compressor isn't installed on their workstations
- Easily create an iTunes Store Package for iTunes Store submission

Efficient Encoding Workflow
- Work fast in a modern, single-window interface with preset Destinations for common encoding tasks
- Experiment freely with encoding options and zoom in the Viewer to watch content with true pixel accuracy
- Display and assign channels to QuickTime audio tracks prior to processing
- Set up batch processes to streamline the encoding of large numbers of files
- Build custom Destinations to combine encoding with tasks such as moving or copying files
- Create self-contained Droplets to encode on the desktop with drag-and-drop ease
- Support for Industry Standards
- Encode to a broad range of industry-standard formats, such as MPEG-2, H.264, and ProRes
- Use one-step settings for Apple devices and websites such as Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook
- Work with a choice of themed menus to encode and burn a DVD or Blu-ray disc
- Generate files for HTTP live streaming in a single step
- Import Targa, DPX, TIFF, PSD, or PNG image sequences and encode them to any setting
- Tap into advanced encoding features for adding closed captioning, metadata, and more

Pristine Format Conversions
- Convert any file between formats - such as NTSC to PAL or SD to HD
- Clean up and customize your content using image filters, a timecode overlay, and watermarks
- Speed up video, slow it down, or adjust the frame rate to make the duration match a runtime

Distributed Encoding
- Save time by distributing encoding work among multiple workstations
- Install Compressor on any Mac to activate it as a node for distributed encoding
- Speed up encoding in Final Cut Pro by choosing a group of shared computers for exporting

System Requirements: OS X v10.10.2 or later, 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended for 4K), OpenCL-capable graphics card or Intel HD Graphics 3000 or later, 256MB of VRAM (1GB recommended for 4K and 3D titles), 1.2GB of disk space.

Some features require Internet access; fees may apply. Blu-ray recorder required for burning Blu-ray discs.

What's New in v4.2.1
- Fixes a crash that could occur after migrating a User account to another system
- Restores ability to use markers for I-frame placement in H.264 exports
- Export interlaced H.264 files
- Improves closed caption and subtitle audio and video sync

Compatibility: OS X 10.10.4 or later, 64-bit processor