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4.7 Nov 30, 2023
Compressor 4.7 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• Export HEVC and H.264 files faster by simultaneously processing video segments across available media engines (requires macOS Sonoma or later and a Mac with Apple M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, or M3 Max).

• Create, configure, and build stereoscopic packages for the iTunes Store.

• Preview Log encoded video with or without Log applied.

• Adds support for JSON and XML output to batch submissions when using the command line.

• HDR content now displays in the correct color space in the viewer.


4.6.6 Sep 19, 2023

Compressor 4.6.6 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• Take advantage of the flexibility and dynamic range of log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro.

• Fixes an issue where the source/output comparison viewer would not reflect the camera log selection.

• Addresses an issue where Reveal in Finder was not available for clips with modified audio settings.

• Fixes an issue where luminance levels could be incorrect when Job inspector color space and Output color space were set to Rec. 709.


4.6.5 Jul 18, 2023

Compressor 4.6.5 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• Changed the Settings and Locations sidebar to now be resizable when the Inspector is open.

• Improves reliability when processing 4:2:2-based H.264 media on Mac computers with Apple silicon.

• Addresses an issue where the color space of a Photo-JPEG source was incorrect when Color space was set to Automatic.

• Fixes an issue where an exported IMF supplemental package was one frame shorter than the original package.


4.6.4 May 23, 2023

• Automatically center crop video in a square, vertical, or custom size while retaining the original height

• Use standard keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste files from the Finder into the batch window.

• Create supplemental IMF packages with additional audio tracks, or use the CPL from an IMF package in a standard batch.

• Label surround channels automatically when configuring a batch using the command line.


4.6.3 Oct 24, 2022

• Adds support for HEVC 8-bit 4:2:2 encoding

• Adds support for multi-pass HEVC 4:2:2 encoding*

• Changes the default HEVC encoder type to Faster

• Adds support for previewing the transparency of an HDR video*

• Fixes an issue where you may be unable to submit a batch when certain directories don't have read/write permissions


* Requires MacOS Ventura

4.6.2 Aug 9, 2022

• Fixes an issue where video frames may be out of order during transcoding


4.6.1 Apr 12, 2022

• View a video’s transparency*, the aspect ratio of an output, and modified source media properties in the preview viewer

• Rotate and flip video files using new video properties in a setting

• Optimized transcoding performance for M1 Max and M1 Ultra on the new Mac Studio

• Adds Korean language support

• Includes stability improvements and bug fixes

* Requires macOS Monterey version 12.3 or later


4.6 Oct 18, 2021

Automate transcoding with watch folders and experience workstation-class performance on the new MacBook Pro.

• Automatically encode videos that are added to selected folders in the file system

• Play and transcode Canon Cinema RAW Light to other video codecs and formats with the Canon RAW plugin

• Encode videos recorded on iPhone 13 in Cinematic mode (requires macOS Monterey)


4.5.4 Jul 8, 2021

• Improves stability with certain macOS Language & Region preferences

• Fixes an issue where a layer type could not be set when burning a DVD or Blu-ray disc


4.5.3 Jun 17, 2021

• Receive notifications for completed, failed, and canceled encoding batches

• Embed audio descriptions when encoding a variety of video file formats including MOV, MP4, M4V, and MXF

• Includes stability improvements


4.5.2 Mar 4, 2021

• Includes HEVC Proxy settings optimized for use in Final Cut Pro

• Includes UI refinements for macOS Big Sur

• Includes stability and reliability improvements


4.5.1 Dec 14, 2020

• Adds share option for YouTube & Facebook to create a file for uploading to those sites

• Includes stability improvements


4.5 Nov 12, 2020

• Improved performance and efficiency on Mac computers with Apple silicon


4.4.8 Sep 24, 2020

• Fixes an issue in which XAVC media from the Sony PXW-FX9 camera is not recognized

4.4.7 Aug 25, 2020

Camera log conversion

• Convert log-encoded video to SDR and HDR color spaces.
• Choose from built-in Camera LUTs for Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Nikon and ARRI log
• Add a custom Camera LUT to achieve accurate conversions for cameras without a built-in option or to match on-set looks


Custom LUT effect

• Apply third-party creative LUTs to footage to add a custom look during compression
• Support for .cube, .mga, and .m3d file formats
• Set the output color space to SDR or HDR


Other new features

• Improved speed and reliability using distributed processing over SMB
• Create ProRes IMF Packages including support for multiple languages


4.4.6 Dec 10, 2019

• Improves stability when using Reverse Telecine
• Improves reliability when importing Dolby Vision metadata
• Fixes an issue in which an error was erroneously reported when applying Dolby Vision metadata to a package created for the iTunes Store
• Fixes an issue in which an error was erroneously reported when verifying a package created for the iTunes Store


4.4.5 Oct 7, 2019
• New Metal-based processing engine improves playback and accelerates graphics tasks including rendering, compositing, and exporting
• Enhances graphics performance with support for multiple GPUs including Radeon Pro Vega II and Radeon Pro Vega II Duo on Mac Pro
• Optimizes CPU performance with support for up to 28 CPU cores on Mac Pro
• Accelerates ProRes and ProRes RAW playback when using the Afterburner card on Mac Pro
• View and deliver stunning High Dynamic Range video on Pro Display XDR
• View High Dynamic Range video tone-mapped to compatible Standard Dynamic Range displays when using Compressor on macOS Catalina
• Improved load balancing of graphics processing across multiple GPUs


4.4.4 Mar 21, 2019
• Detects media files that may be incompatible with future versions of macOS after Mojave
• Improves reliability when sharing video to YouTube


4.4.3 Dec 13, 2018
• Support for ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ formats on Mac computers that support Metal


4.4.2 Nov 15, 2018
• 64-bit architecture takes advantage of all memory in your Mac to support high resolution images and projects
• Backward compatibility supports legacy 32-bit formats
• View, edit, and deliver closed captions in the SRT format, which is used by a wide range of websites including Facebook
• Compressor uses source media properties to automatically configure MXF and QuickTime settings
• Automatic configuration of settings applies correct frame rate, field order, and color space


What's New in 4.4.1 Apr 9, 2018
Closed captions
• View, adjust, and deliver closed captions
• Import caption files into a batch or iTunes Store package
• Use the Inspector to adjust text, color, onscreen location, and timing
• Search text and select single or multiple captions in the Inspector
• Support for multiple languages and formats in an iTunes Store package
• Validation indicator instantly warns about common errors including caption overlaps, incorrect characters, invalid formatting, and more
• Embed captions in an exported video file or create a separate caption sidecar file
• Share captioned videos directly to YouTube and Vimeo
• Support for CEA-608 and iTT closed caption formats

Audio descriptions
• Include audio description files in any iTunes Store package

Introduced in Version 4.4
360 VR delivery
• Encode 360° video in a wide range of formats and frame sizes
• Share 360° video directly to YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo
• Export 360° video files with embedded industry-standard spherical metadata
• Support for monoscopic and stereoscopic formats

High Dynamic Range
• Deliver High Dynamic Range (HDR) video with controls for color space conversions and HDR metadata
• Deliver HDR video as P3 D65 PQ, and Rec. 2020 HLG, and Rec. 2020 PQ for HDR10
• Easily convert HDR to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) video
• Support in the iTunes Store Package to link a Dolby Vision graded video file to a Dolby Vision XML

HEVC
• Encode video in the High Efficiency Video Coding format (HEVC, also known as H.265) for file sizes up to 40 percent smaller than H.264 while preserving the same visual quality*
• Create a custom HEVC export setting in Compressor and use it in Final Cut Pro
• Send Final Cut Pro and Motion projects to Compressor to encode video in the HEVC format
• Create a self-contained HEVC droplet for drag-and-drop encoding on the desktop

MXF
• Encode MXF files with support for a wide range of codecs and parameters
• New MXF presets include AVC-Intra, D-10 / IMX, ProRes, and XDCAM HD in a variety of frame rates and resolutions
• Support for ProRes and 10-bit Uncompressed video within an MXF container
• Support for HDR video in an MXF container

* HEVC support requires macOS High Sierra


What's New in Version 4.4
360 VR delivery
• Encode 360° video in a wide range of formats and frame sizes
• Share 360° video directly to YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo
• Export 360° video files with embedded industry-standard spherical metadata
• Support for monoscopic and stereoscopic formats

High Dynamic Range
• Deliver High Dynamic Range (HDR) video with controls for color space conversions and HDR metadata
• Deliver HDR video as P3 D65 PQ, and Rec. 2020 HLG, and Rec. 2020 PQ for HDR10
• Easily convert HDR to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) video
• Support in the iTunes Store Package to link a Dolby Vision graded video file to a Dolby Vision XML

HEVC
• Encode video in the High Efficiency Video Coding format (HEVC, also known as H.265) for file sizes up to 40 percent smaller than H.264 while preserving the same visual quality*
• Create a custom HEVC export setting in Compressor and use it in Final Cut Pro
• Send Final Cut Pro and Motion projects to Compressor to encode video in the HEVC format
• Create a self-contained HEVC droplet for drag-and-drop encoding on the desktop

MXF
• Encode MXF files with support for a wide range of codecs and parameters
• New MXF presets include AVC-Intra, D-10 / IMX, ProRes, and XDCAM HD in a variety of frame rates and resolutions
• Support for ProRes and 10-bit Uncompressed video within an MXF container
• Support for HDR video in an MXF container


What's New in Version 4.3.2
• Command line options for monitoring job status
• Dithering option adds noise to images to minimize distracting patterns such as color banding
• Option when creating iTunes Store package to identify health warning text as required by Indian law


What's New in Version 4.3.1
• Fade In/Fade Out filter is applied correctly when using distributed encoding
• Disc name and titles are correctly displayed when using languages with double-byte characters
• Location paths are respected when using Compressor via Terminal
• Improves performance when exporting H.264 files and changing frame rate
• Exporting ProRes 4444 files with transparency using Compressor creates a correct alpha channel
• Fixes an issue that could prevent processing files using 32-bit codecs including Animation, PNG, Cinepak, and WMV
• Fixes an issue in which marker buttons on the Touch Bar may be displayed incorrectly
• Fixes an issue that could prevent burning Final Cut Pro projects to DVD via Apple USB SuperDrive


What's New in Version 4.3
• Redesigned dark interface puts the focus on your video, with a streamlined presentation of batches and settings
• Detailed video and audio file information is now displayed in the Inspector
• Deliver video in standard Rec. 601 and Rec. 709 color spaces, or in wide Rec. 2020 color space
• Support for the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro lets you perform common functions like adding and editing markers
• Timeline overview in the Touch Bar lets you view your batch at a glance and navigate with touch
• iTunes Store Package preview lets you audition alternative audio, closed captions, or subtitles to verify sync
• iTunes Store Package media pass-through lets you bypass unnecessary compression
• iTunes Store Package preview lets you seamlessly switch between audio streams during asset playback to speed up verification
• Batch warnings and failures are now reported with detailed, actionable notes
• Still image improvements include support for multiple color spaces and higher bit depths
• Support for DPX, Cineon, OpenEXR still images
• Support for OpenEXR image sequences
• Enhanced DPX support delivers more accurate interpretation of color information, pixel aspect ratio, interlacing, and timing
• Improved performance for image processing including frame rate conversions, interlacing, scaling, optical flow retiming, effects, and color space conversions
• Automatic selection of optimal bit depth allows for higher-quality transcoding, color processing, and effects
• Improved efficiency of CPU and GPU processing
• New DVD disc templates give you more menu and background options
• New options for DVD authoring let you loop playback, add motion menus, and customize menu images


What's New in Version 4.2.2
• 4K export preset to create video files for Apple devices
• Fixes an issue in which Closed Caption files could be incorrectly labeled as SDH subtitles when creating an iTunes Store Package


What's New in Version 4.2.1
• 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


What's New in Version 4.2
Requires OS X 10.10.2 or later
• Create an iTunes Store Package for iTunes Store submission
• Easily add your movie, trailer, closed captions, and subtitles to your iTunes Store Package
• Preview closed captions and subtitles right in the Viewer
• Zoom in the Viewer to watch content with true pixel accuracy
• GPU rendering when using Send to Compressor with support for dual GPUs
• Hardware-accelerated, multi-pass H.264 encoding on compatible systems
• Automatic bit-rate calculation for MPEG-4 and H.264 QuickTime movie settings
• Display and assign channels to QuickTime audio tracks prior to processing
• Optional matrix stereo down-mix when processing surround sound for QuickTime output
• CABAC entropy mode for multi-pass encoding


What's New in Version 4.1.3
• Fixes reliability issues when burning a Blu-ray Disc or creating a Blu-ray disk image


Introduced in Version 4.1.2
• Support for Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
• Status display and improved responsiveness when using "Send to Compressor" from Final Cut Pro X and Motion
• Improved performance and color accuracy when encoding H.264 source files from GoPro cameras
• Fixes issues transcoding alpha channels in image sequences
• Includes general stability improvements


What's New in Version 4.1.1
• Resolves issues installing Compressor on a system where Qmaster was previously enabled
• Improves reliability of Send to Compressor from Final Cut Pro X
• Addresses distributed encoding errors when source files are not on the startup volume


What's New in Version 4.1
• New interface with a single-window layout and streamlined controls
• Preset Destinations for common encoding tasks
• Simplified setup for distributed encoding
• Hardware-based H.264 encoding in suppor




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