Transcoding presets
Transcode presets make it easy to transcode multiple files with the same settings.
Presets are saved in the following folder:
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Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\
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macOS: /Users/<user>/Documents/Sony/Catalyst/Transcode Presets/
Importing transcode presets
If you're transferring preset files across computers, copy the .ctranscode files from the source computer to the destination computer. Presets are saved in the following folder:
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Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\
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macOS: /Users/<user>/Documents/Sony/Catalyst/Transcode Presets/
Close and restart the application to load the new presets.
Saving transcoding presets
Saving a preset allows you to reuse transcoding settings easily and transfer settings across computers.
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Click the Export button at the top of the Catalyst Prepare window.
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Use the Transcode Settings section of the Export pane to adjust your settings as needed. For more information, see "Exporting media from a library."
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Click the Transcode Tools button in the Transcode Settings.
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Click Save transcode preset in the Transcode Tools menu.
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Type name for your preset in the File name box and click OK.
Preset files are saved in the following folder:
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Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\
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macOS: /Users/<user>/Documents/Sony/Catalyst/Transcode Presets/
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Deleting transcoding presets
Deleting a preset removes it from your computer.
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Click the Export button at the top of the Catalyst Prepare window.
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From the Transcode preset drop-down list, select the preset you want to delete.
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Click the Transcode Tools button in the Transcode Settings.
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Click Delete transcode preset in the Transcode Tools menu.
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When prompted to confirm deleting the preset, click Delete.