Export formats

AVI is a commonly used video format that offers compatibility with various video players. It supports a wide range of codecs and allows you to store videos in high quality. However, AVI files are relatively large in size

When exporting to AVI video you can set and configure the size and frame rate of the AVI video and the compression codec for audio (audio compression) and video (codec).

DV-AVI is a special AVI format often used by DV camcorders. It offers lossless video compression and high quality. DV AVI files are usually quite large.

This option exports the video as a DV encoded AVI. The project can be easily transferred to a connected camera using a FireWire interface.

The dialog will provide further information on all available options. You can access it via Advanced in the export dialog. You will also be asked for which video standard you want to export the DV data – PAL (Europe) or NTSC (USA).

MPEG2 is a widely used video format, and is the main format used to produce DVDs. MPEG2 offers a good compression rate and video quality, but it has a larger file size than newer formats.

We recommend finding the right preset from the list first, since there are many various devices and applications for this format. You'll also find intra-frame presets (starting with "Intra422") for video playback in professional studio environments.

Details on the settings of the MPEG encoder can be found here.

Exports the project in MAGIX video format.

This format is used by Movie Studio for video recording. It enables users to export videos in high quality and offers optimized settings for editing in the software.

The uncompressed video format stores video without compression, resulting in excellent image quality. Bear in mind, though, that uncompressed videos are very large and require a lot of storage space.

When exporting an uncompressed AVI video file you can adjust the size and frame rate of the AVI video you wish to create. The video material will not be compressed by a codec.

Opens the export dialog for AVI video in Motion JPEG format. This format is supported by digital picture frames, for example.

Motion JPEG AVI uses the Motion JPEG codec to compress video. It offers a good balance between file size and video quality, but is not as efficient as more recent formats.

This option exports the video as a series of individual images in bitmap format. This means a graphic file will be created for each from of the video. The number of images can be set in the export dialog in "Frame Rate".

It offers maximum editing flexibility, but also allows for larger file sizes.

Windows Media is a video format developed by Microsoft that offers a high rate of compression and compatibility with Windows-based devices and platforms. The settings options in the "Advanced" dialog are quite complex.

Manual configuration

Audio/video codec: Various codecs corresponding to the various Windows Media versions (7, 8, 9) are possible. Should compatibility problems arise on playback, try an older codec with a lower version number.

Bit rate mode: Constant and variable bit rates are possible, most devices and streaming applications require constant bit rates. For VBR two pass modes the movie is compressed in two passes in order to optimally use the bandwidth for highly-compressed movies for the Internet.

Bit rate/quality/audio format: The bit rate is decisive in defining the display/audio quality. The higher this is set, the better the videos will look and the larger the files and the required encoding time will be. For variable bit rates, the bit rate is adapted dynamically to the requirements of the corresponding picture or sound material. Either the quality value may be set between 1-100 or, for two-pass encoding, an average or maximum bit rate. For audio, the bit rate is set additionally by the audio format.

Import: For the most common applications (other than for playback on mobile devices, for which you should use the supplied presets) like Internet streaming, Microsoft provides diverse system profiles to choose from. If you have the Windows Media Encoder 9 installed, which is available from Microsoft as a free download, you can edit the profiles or create your own. These may be loaded by pressing the "Import" button.

Clip info enables the title and artist names, copyright details, and descriptions to be entered.

MPEG4 AVC/H.264 is a widely used video codec that provides a high compression rate and offers a good balance between file size and video quality. This common format for video compression is supported by most devices and platforms.

Recommendation: Check the presets that the program offers to find the right preset for each application and the right playback device. These presets are optimized for typical applications.

Advanced users can make specific adjustments using the advanced settings. Learn more about the MPEG-4 encoder here.

The program presets also include various 4K presets for exporting very high resolution material.

HEVC is the successor format to MPEG-4. HEVC allows for the same image quality across file sizes, even when smaller file sizes are used. The improved image quality can be clearly seen, especially at lower bitrates. More on this topic can be found here.

NOTE Note: MP3 export requires Windows Media Player version 10 or higher.
The MP3 encoder cannot be used as a codec for the AVI audio file track.

Options

Set the format and the compression of the audio file here.

Bit rate: The bit rate selection specifies the level of compression: the higher the bit rate, the higher the quality of the exported audio file. On the other hand, the bit rate determines the final file size: The smaller the bit rate, the smaller the files.

Mono/Stereo: Most mobile devices have only one loudspeaker. To save on memory, you can export in mono for these devices.

Normalize: This function should always be activated. It guarantees that the music is not too loud/overmodulated or too quiet.

Transfer format:

Specify here whether the created file should be transferred via device connected via Bluetooth or via email.

Exports the image located at the playback marker and displayed in the video monitor as a bitmap (*.BMP) file.

Exports the image located at the playback marker and displayed in the video monitor as a JPEG (*.JPG) file.