Use droplets for transcoding media – Apple Compressor (4.0) User Manual
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Chapter 7
Advanced functions
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Use Droplets for transcoding media
After you create a Droplet, you can transcode source media files by dragging them to the
Droplet icon.
Transcode source media files using a Droplet
1
In the Finder, select one or more source media files.
2
Drag the selected files to the Droplet icon.
The Droplet window appears with the media files displayed in the Source Files sidebar on the left.
Note: If you deselect the “Show window on startup” checkbox at the bottom of the Droplet
window, in future Droplet sessions transcoding will begin immediately after you drag a source
media file or files onto the Droplet, and the Droplet window will not appear.
3
In the Droplet window, add, delete, or modify settings and source media files.
For more information about customizing jobs in the Droplet window, see
on
page 204.
4
When you’re satisfied with the settings, click Submit.
The submit dialog appears. For detailed information about the submit dialog, see
on page 147.