Applescript to batch export with quicktime pro

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I need to export over 50 mp4 files to three different formats using Quicktime Pro. Currently I open the mp4, select the export options, choose filename to "save as" and start the process. I do this three times (one for each format) for each file.

Does anyone have Applescript scipt to automate such a process, or a tool that already exists to help?

Thanks

Best Answer

You can do this pretty easy with Automator in macOS.

Open Automator, then:

  • New Workflow
  • Click Files & Folders (left pane)
  • Drag Ask for Finder Items onto the canvas (right pane)
    • Check "Allow Multiple Selection" next to the Type: Files drop down
  • Click Movies (left pane)
  • Drag Encode Media onto canvas below, choose Setting: Audio Only
  • Run workflow, navigate to your folder and choose the video files.
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