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title: 'Supported video formats for transcoding'
description: 'Which video formats MediaLab can transcode to, from the default MP4 H.264 profiles to Apple HLS and custom transcoding profiles.'
url: https://www.medialab.co/support/core/downloading/supported-video-formats-for-transcoding
---

# Supported video formats for transcoding

MediaLab supports several video formats for transcoding, with options ranging from default MP4s to custom workflows.

### Default MP4 H.264 Format

All accounts are set up with two default MP4 H.264 video profiles:

- **MP4 high resolution**
- **MP4 low resolution**

These are used for all uploaded videos. Settings can be adjusted under **Settings → General settings → Video**, including bitrate, watermarking, and timecode options. Once transcoded, the MP4s are available for download.

### Apple HLS Format

MediaLab also supports **Apple HLS** for video playback. This format enables:

- Multi-bitrate video playback with multiple resolutions.
- Multiple audio streams.
- Audio track switching within the video player.

Due to its complexity, HLS setup requires support assistance. Note that HLS files are not as easily downloadable as MP4s.

### Transcode Option

Additional formats can be generated at any time by using the **Transcode** option, which adds them to the transcoding queue.
You can find this under Media Editor → Transcode.

### Custom Transcoding

Custom transcoding workflows are available on request.

- On-premise platforms can integrate with existing infrastructure.
- The REST API can be used to upload and manage additional file formats.