software for converting to quicktime...

[Kim Welch]

i think this sofware might help with some of the conversion to web issues. it's not a full on professional software but it has some of the features the big boys have and the price is right.

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Update, November 2026
Today, the free tool HandBrake and the export settings in your editor handle most conversions. For the web, H.264 or H.265 video in an MP4 file is the standard.

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[Kim Welch]

For anyone converting video today, the free tool HandBrake and your editor's export settings handle most jobs. For the web, H.264 or H.265 in an MP4 file is the standard, and for a master copy, ProRes or DNxHR keeps the best quality.

What export settings do you use for YouTube or Vimeo? Share them in our Editing & Post-production forum.