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Apple Compressor https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/compressor/

Last updated: Sep 23 2025

Apple Compressor: Comprehensive Guide

Apple Compressor is a powerful video encoding tool that integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro and Motion, adding functionality and flexibility to video conversion workflows. It allows you to quickly customize output settings, enhance images, and package your videos for sale on the iTunes Store.

Version History​

v4.11.0 (Latest)​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 14.6 or higher

Key Features:

  • Transcode stereoscopic video files to spatial video for editing in Final Cut Pro and playback on Apple Vision Pro
  • Export spatial video encoding files to Photos for automatic sharing with Apple Vision Pro
  • Easily create 90, 100, or 120 fps encoded content with new export presets
  • Install third-party media extensions to support decoding and playback of more video formats (requires macOS Sequoia or later)

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: 44pg

v4.9.0​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 14.6 or later

Key Features:

  • Spatial Video Support: Transcode stereoscopic video files to spatial video for editing in Final Cut Pro and playback on Apple Vision Pro
  • Spatial Video Export: Export spatial video files to Photos for automatic sharing with Apple Vision Pro
  • High Frame Rate Presets: Easily create 90, 100, or 120 fps encoded content with new export presets
  • Extended Format Support: Install third-party media extensions to support decoding and playback of additional video formats (requires macOS Sequoia or later)

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: makb

v4.6.6​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 13.4 or later

Key Features:

  • iPhone 15 Pro Log Encoding Support: Fully utilize the flexibility and dynamic range of Log-encoded video captured by iPhone 15 Pro
  • Source/Output Comparison Fix: Resolved issues where the source/output comparison viewer wouldn't reflect camera Log selection
  • Audio Settings Issue Fix: Fixed problem where "Reveal in Finder" wasn't available for clips with modified audio settings
  • Color Space Correction: Fixed incorrect brightness levels when job inspector color space and "Output" color space were set to Rec. 709

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: lxlc

v4.6.5​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 12.6 or later

Key Features:

  • Resizable Inspector Sidebar: The "Settings and Locations" sidebar is now resizable when the inspector is open
  • Apple Silicon Reliability: Improved reliability when processing 4:2:2-based H.264 media on Mac computers with Apple chips
  • Photo-JPEG Color Space Fix: Resolved color space issues with Photo-JPEG sources when color space is set to "Auto"
  • IMF Package Export Fix: Fixed issue where exported IMF supplemental packages were one frame shorter than the original packages

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: rp2m

v4.6.3​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 11.5.1 or later

Key Features:

  • HEVC 8-bit 4:2:2 Encoding: Added support for HEVC 8-bit 4:2:2 encoding
  • Multi-pass HEVC 4:2:2 Encoding: Added support for multi-pass HEVC 4:2:2 encoding*
  • Default HEVC Encoder: Changed default HEVC encoder type to "Faster"
  • HDR Video Transparency: Added support for previewing HDR video transparency*
  • Batch Processing Fix: Fixed issue where batch processing might fail when lacking read/write permissions in certain directories

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: ttuk

v4.6.1​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 11.5.1 or later

Key Features:

  • Enhanced Preview Viewer: View video transparency*, output aspect ratio, and modified source media properties in the preview viewer
  • Video Rotation and Flipping: Rotate and flip video files using the new video properties in settings
  • M1 Performance Optimization: Optimized transcoding performance on new Mac Studio with M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips
  • Korean Language Support: Added Korean language support
  • Stability Improvements: Includes stability enhancements and bug fixes

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: wtd2

v4.6​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 11.5.1 or later

Key Features:

  • Automatic Video Encoding: Automatically encode videos in selected folders on the file system
  • Canon Cinema RAW Light Support: Play and transcode Canon Cinema RAW Light to other video encodings and formats through the Canon RAW plugin
  • iPhone 13 Movie Mode: Encode videos recorded in "Cinematic" mode on iPhone 13 (requires macOS Monterey)

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: p3x3

v4.5.4​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 10.15.6 or later

Key Features:

  • Enhanced Stability: Improved stability when using certain "Language & Region" preferences in macOS
  • DVD/Blu-ray Layer Type Fix: Fixed issue where layer type could not be set when burning DVD or Blu-ray discs

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: ibcd

v4.5.3​

Release Date: Sep 23 2025 System Requirements: macOS 10.15.6 or later

Key Features:

  • Encoding Notifications: Receive notifications when encoding batches are completed, fail, or are cancelled
  • Audio Description Support: Embed audio descriptions when encoding various video file formats (including MOV, MP4, M4V, and MXF)
  • Stability Improvements: Includes stability enhancements

Download Link: Baidu Netdisk | Password: kbmv

Installation Instructions​

Standard Installation​

  1. Download the software using the link below
  2. Open the downloaded file
  3. Drag the application to your Applications folder
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation

Troubleshooting Installation​

If you encounter issues with "damaged" or "unidentified developer" messages:

  1. Ensure "Anywhere" is checked in Security & Privacy settings: https://jingyan.baidu.com/article/9f63fb9162e3e6c8400f0e30.html
  2. Restart your computer
  3. Right-click and select "Open" (do not double-click) for the first time

Common Features Across All Versions​

  • Seamless integration with Final Cut Pro and Motion
  • Customizable output settings and presets
  • Image enhancement capabilities
  • iTunes Store video packaging
  • Distributed encoding across multiple Mac computers
  • Batch processing support
  • Advanced video and audio encoding options

System Requirements Summary​

14.6 | | v4.9.0 | 14.6 | | v4.6.6 | 13.4 | | v4.6.5 | 12.6 | | v4.6.3 | 11.5.1 | | v4.6.1 | 11.5.1 | | v4.6 | 11.5.1 | | v4.5.4 | 10.15.6 | | v4.5.3 | 10.15.6 |

Tips and Tricks​

  1. Distributed Encoding: Set up distributed encoding across other Mac computers for faster conversion
  2. Preset Management: Create custom encoding presets for frequently used settings
  3. Batch Processing: Process multiple files simultaneously to save time
  4. Image Enhancement: Use built-in tools to improve video quality before encoding
  5. Automation: Set up automatic encoding for watched folders

Support and Resources​

  • Official Website: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/compressor/
  • Final Cut Pro Integration: Seamlessly send projects from Final Cut Pro to Compressor for encoding
  • Motion Templates: Use Motion templates to create custom encoding settings

Apple Compressor is a trademark of Apple Inc. This documentation is for informational purposes only.