ScreenSage ProExport Presets and Recommended Settings
An export preset stores codec, resolution, frame rate, quality and save location as one set you can reuse. By default, ⌘E uses the built-in High Quality MP4 preset. In the interface, presets are in the Preset menu at the top of Export Settings, grouped as Built-in and My Presets.
1. Pick a built-in preset
| Preset | Settings | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| High Quality MP4 | Original size · 60 fps · H.264 · High | The default; tutorials and product demos |
| Web Sharing | 1080p · 30 fps · H.264 · Balanced | Uploading to a site, sending to teammates |
| Small File | Up to 1280 wide · 30 fps · H.264 · Small | Email attachments, platforms with size limits |
| ProRes Master | Original size · 60 fps · ProRes 4444 | Handing off to Final Cut Pro or another editor |
| GIF for Docs | Up to 800 wide · 15 fps · Loop | Docs, READMEs, bug reports |
Built-in presets can't be overwritten. After you change a setting, "Modified" appears; click Revert to go back to the preset as saved.
2. Save your own preset
Adjust Export Settings, click Save as Preset… under the preset, or choose Save Current Settings as Preset… in the preset menu, and name it. A preset stores the codec, resolution, frame rate, quality, After Export action and save location.
In the preset menu, click … next to a preset to:
- Use for ⌘E Quick Export: ⌘E uses this preset from now on.
- Update with Current Settings: write the settings you're adjusting back to the preset.
- Rename, Duplicate or Delete it.
Video and GIF each have their own preset list.
3. Choose settings by purpose
- Most videos: H.264, which plays everywhere.
- Smaller files: switch to HEVC first, then consider Balanced quality or a lower resolution.
- Code, spreadsheets, dense small text: keep Original size and High quality so text stays crisp.
- Fast motion and lots of scrolling: use 60 fps. 144 and 120 fps suit high-refresh showcases and make files noticeably larger.
- Handing off to another editor: ProRes 422; use ProRes 4444 for transparency or the highest-quality master.
- App Store preview videos: pick the device under Platform Sizes; the frame rate is capped at 30 fps automatically.
In our measurements, a 10-minute 1080p 30 fps H.264 video is about 270–520 MB at High and 160–210 MB at Balanced. More on-screen change means larger files. See Technical Specifications for the full table.
Related: Export Video, Export GIF, Fix Blurry Export.