Transcoding presets

Transcode presets make it easy to transcode multiple files with the same settings.

Presets are saved in the following folder:

  • Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\

  • 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:

  • Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\

  • 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.

  1. Click the Export button at the top of the Catalyst Prepare window.

  2. Use the Transcode Settings section of the Export pane to adjust your settings as needed. For more information, see "Exporting media from a library."

  3. Click the Transcode Tools button in the Transcode Settings.

  4. Click Save transcode preset in the Transcode Tools menu.

  5. Type name for your preset in the File name box and click OK.

    Preset files are saved in the following folder:

    • Windows: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Sony\Catalyst\Transcode Presets\

    • macOS: /Users/<user>/Documents/Sony/Catalyst/Transcode Presets/

Deleting transcoding presets

Deleting a preset removes it from your computer.

  1. Click the Export button at the top of the Catalyst Prepare window.

  2. From the Transcode preset drop-down list, select the preset you want to delete.

  3. Click the Transcode Tools button in the Transcode Settings.

  4. Click Delete transcode preset in the Transcode Tools menu.

  5. When prompted to confirm deleting the preset, click Delete.