Movie Options Dialog Box (macOS)

The Movie Options dialog box allows you to configure the video and audio settings when exporting a movie in QuickTime Movie (.mov) format on macOS.

 

  1. From the top menu, select File > Export > Movie.

    The Export Movie dialog box appears.

  1. In the Movie Format drop-down, select QuickTime ProRes Movie (*.mov).

  1. Click on the Movie Options button.

    The QuickTime Movie Options dialog box appears.

  2. In the Codec drop-down, select any of the movie options.
Parameter Description
Video

Codec

Allows you to select which algorithm to use to compress the video data. The following video codecs are supported:

  • H.264 Legacy: A very effective lossy compression algorithm that is commonly supported by web browsers and media players.
  • H.265 Legacy: Same compression quality as H.264, but with a smaller compression size. This is useful for videos intended for the web and mobile devices. Not supported on all major browsers or operating systems.
  • Apple ProRes 422 Legacy: A nearly lossless compression algorithm commonly used for video editing on Apple systems. This codec is optimized for preserving video quality, but not for publishing or streaming.
  • Apple ProRes 422 HQ Legacy: Preserves visual quality at the same high level as Apple ProRes 4444 but for 4:2:2 image sources (cleaner footage for things like green screening). Heavier than Apple ProRes 422 for real-time editing performance.
  • Apple ProRes 422 LT Legacy: A more highly compressed codec than Apple ProRes 422, with roughly 70 percent of the data rate and 30 percent smaller file sizes. This codec is perfect for environments with limited storage capacity and data rates.
  • Apple ProRes 422 Proxy Legacy: An even more highly compressed codec than Apple ProRes 422 LT, intended for use in offline workflows that require low data rates but full-resolution video.
  • Apple ProRes 4444 Legacy: A nearly lossless compression algorithm commonly used for video editing on Apple systems. Compared to Apple ProRes 422, this codec preserves more colour detail and supports transparency. However, it results in heavier file sizes.

Alpha

Check this option if you want to export a video with transparency.

NOTE This option is only available when exporting with the Apple ProRes 4444 codec. Other codecs do not support transparency.