Presets
Configuring video encoding parameters can be a complex and time-consuming task, especially if you're not a video engineer or if you're unsure about the best settings for your specific needs. This guide simplifies the process by offering pre-defined encoding configurations, known as presets, that you can effortlessly integrate into your video encoding jobs to achieve your desired outputs.
Additionally, you have the option to create and save your own presets as JSON files. We encourage you to engage with the video engineering community by sharing your presets in the Discussions section of our documentation or by reaching out to us with any questions.
Usage
To make use of one or more presets in your video encoding job, follow the straightforward steps contained in this recipe:
Getting 500 Response?
- Check the JSON schema
- Fill in all mandatory parameters
- Verify the presets merging
List of video encoding presets
Online distribution
Creator
Presets optimized for high-quality video distribution on streaming services like YouTube and Vimeo. These presets use H.264 video encoding with high bitrates and AAC stereo audio in an MP4 container.
Creator Presets: creator.json
| Template Name | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Creator 4K | MP4 | H264 | 2160p | 60fps | CQ-22 | creator_4k.json |
| Creator Quad HD | MP4 | H264 | 1440p | 60fps | CQ-21 | creator_quad_hd.json |
| Creator Full HD | MP4 | H264 | 1080p | 60fps | CQ-20 | creator_full_hd.json |
| Creator HD | MP4 | H264 720p | 60fps | CQ-19 | creator_hd.json |
Social
Presets designed for sharing on social networks or online platforms like Facebook, Discord, Vimeo, and Slack. These presets use H.264 video encoding and AAC audio in an MP4 container.
Social Presets: social.json
| Template Name | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Social 100 MB in 5 minutes | MP4 | H264 | 1080p | 30fps | VBR-2400k | social_100_mb_in_5_minutes.json |
| Social 50 MB in 5 minutes | MP4 | H264 | 720p | 30fps | VBR-1250k | social_50_mb_in_5_minutes.json |
| Social 50 MB in 10 minutes | MP4 | H264 | 480p | 30fps | VBR-550k | social_50_mb_in_10_minutes.json |
| Social 8 MB in 3 minutes | MP4 | H264 | 360p | 30fps | VBR-270k | social_8_mb_in_3_minutes.json |
Device compatibility
Apple
Presets tailored for Apple devices, ensuring compatibility with various models. These presets use H.264 or H.265 video encoding and Dolby Digital (AC3) surround audio, packaged in an MP4 container.
Apple Presets: apple.json
| Template Name | Compatibility | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 4K | - iPhone 7 and later; - Apple TV 4K. | MP4 | H.265 | 2160p | 60fps | CQ-24 | apple_4k_h265_surround.json |
| Apple Full HD 1 | - iPad 5th Gen and later; - iPad mini 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Gen; - iPad Air 1st and 2nd Gen; - iPad Pro 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen; - Apple TV 4th Gen and later. | MP4 | H.264 | 1080p | 60fps | CQ-22 | apple_full_hd_surround_1.json |
| Apple Full HD 2 | - iPhone 5 and later; - iPad 3rd Gen and later; - iPad mini 1st Gen and later; - Apple TV 3rd Gen and later. | MP4 | H.264 | 1080p | 30fps | CQ-22 | apple_full_hd_surround_2.json |
| Apple HD | - iPhone 4 and later; - iPad 1st Gen and later; - Apple TV 2nd Gen and later. | MP4 | H.264 | 720p | 30fps | CQ-21 | apple_hd_surround.json |
| Apple SD | - iPhone 1 and later; - Apple TV 1st Gen and later. | MP4 | H.264 | 540p | 30fps | CQ-20 | apple_sd_surround.json |
Android
Presets tailored for Android devices, ensuring compatibility with various models. These presets use H.264 video encoding and AAC stereo audio, packaged in an MP4 container.
Android Presets: android.json
| Template Name | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Android Full HD | MP4 | H264 | 1080p | 30fps | CQ-22 | android_full_hd.json |
| Android HD | MP4 | H264 | 720p | 30fps | CQ-21 | android_hd.json |
| Android PAL | MP4 | H264 | 576p | 25fps | CQ-20 | android_pal.json |
| Android SD | MP4 | H264 | 480p | 30fps | CQ-20 | android_sd.json |
Archiving
High-Quality Archiving
Presets for archiving purposes, offering high video quality with efficient compression. These presets use AV1 or H.265 video encoding and AAC stereo audio in an MKV container.
High-Quality Archiving Presets: high_quality_archiving.json
| Template Name | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| HQ Archiving AV1 | MKV | AV1 | 2160p | 60fps | CQ-30 | hq_archiving_av1.json |
| HQ Archiving H.265 | MKV | H265 | 2160p | 60fps | CQ-24 | hq_archiving_h265.json |
HLS Streaming
HLS H.265
Presets optimized for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) with 12 ladder configurations. These presets use H.265 video encoding.
HLS H.265 Presets: hls_h265.json
| Template Name (Ladder) | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 4K #1 | HLS | H.265 | 2160p | 60fps | CBR-16800k | 4k_1.json |
| 4K #2 | HLS | H.265 | 2160p | 60fps | CBR-11600k | 4k_2.json |
| Quad HD | HLS | H.265 | 1440p | 60fps | CBR-8100k | quad_hd.json |
| Full HD #1 | HLS | H.265 | 1080p | 60fps | CBR-5400k | full_hd_1.json |
| Full HD #2 | HLS | H.265 | 1080p | 60fps | CBR-4500k | full_hd_2.json |
| HD #1 | HLS | H.265 | 720p | 60fps | CBR-3400k | hd_1.json |
| HD #2 | HLS | H.265 | 720p | 60fps | CBR-2400k | hd_2.json |
| SD #1 | HLS | H.265 | 540p | 60fps | CBR-1600k | sd_1.json |
| SD #2 | HLS | H.265 | 540p | 30fps | CBR-900k | sd_2.json |
| SD #3 | HLS | H.265 | 540p | 30fps | CBR-600k | sd_3.json |
| SD #4 | HLS | H.265 | 432p | 30fps | CBR-300k | sd_4.json |
| SD #5 | HLS | H.265 | 360p | 30fps | CBR-145k | sd_5.json |
HLS H.264
Presets optimized for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) with 9 ladder configurations. These presets use H.264 video encoding.
HLS H.264 Presets: hls_h264.json
| Template Name (Ladder) | Params | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Full HD #1 | HLS | H.264 | 1080p | 30fps | CBR-11700k | full_hd_1.json |
| Full HD #2 | HLS | H.264 | 1080p | 30fps | CBR-9M | full_hd_2.json |
| HD #1 | HLS | H.264 | 720p | 30fps | CBR-4500k | hd_1.json |
| HD #2 | HLS | H.264 | 720p | 30fps | CBR-3M | hd_2.json |
| SD #1 | HLS | H.264 | 540p | 30fps | CBR-2M | sd_1.json |
| SD #2 | HLS | H.264 | 432p | 30fps | CBR-1100k | sd_2.json |
| SD #3 | HLS | H.264 | 432p | 30fps | CBR-730k | sd_3.json |
| SD #4 | HLS | H.264 | 360p | 30fps | CBR-365k | sd_4.json |
| SD #5 | HLS | H.264 | 234p | 30fps | CBR-145k | sd_5.json |
Updated 3 months ago