Encoder Options for mov Files

This file format is mostly used on Mac, iPod and iPhone.

Video Compressor

mov files are saved using MPEG4 compression.

Video Bitrate

Here you specify the bitrate the video is encoded at. The higher the value, the better the quality of the picture and the less artifacts (macro blocks and blurring). You should experiment with this. Please note that higher values result in a larger file size.

Average bitrate is the mean bit rate, and is the main value that affects quality. Maximum bitrate should generally exceed this, but no set margin is required; the Average and Maximum bitrate can safely be the same.
Maximum bitrate is the absolute maximum. It does not majorly affect quality but some formats have set values that must not be exceeded (e.g. 10 megabits for DVD video). Sometimes if your maximum bitrate is too low then you will get macro block effects, in which case you should increase BOTH values.

Video Resolution

H263 compression can only be used on a fixed set of resolutions. Choose the most suitable resolution from the list.

Audio Compressor

mov files are saved using AAC compression for sound.

Audio Bitrate

You can specify a variety of bitrates the sound will be encoded at. The higher the value the better the quality of sound.