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How Do I Change the Default Export Settings in Premiere Pro?

Published in Premiere Pro Export 3 mins read

Changing the default export settings in Adobe Premiere Pro involves customizing your export presets to suit your specific needs. While there isn't a single "default" setting that can be universally changed to affect all exports, you can modify and save presets that will serve as your go-to options, streamlining your workflow. Here's how:

  1. Open the Export Window: Go to File > Export > Media. This opens the Export Settings dialog.

  2. Customize Your Settings:

    • Format: Choose your desired format (e.g., H.264, ProRes, DNxHD/HR).

    • Preset: Select a preset as a starting point (e.g., "Match Source - High Bitrate" for H.264).

    • Basic Video Settings: Here you can adjust:

      • Resolution: The video's width and height. Deselect the "Match Source" box if you need to change the frame size.
      • Frame Rate: The number of frames per second. Deselect the "Match Source" box if you need to adjust this.
      • Field Order: Progressive or interlaced scanning.
      • Aspect Ratio: Pixel Aspect Ratio (usually Square Pixels).
      • Profile & Level: These settings control encoding complexity; generally, leave them at "High" and "4.2" or "Auto" unless you have specific delivery requirements.

    • Bitrate Settings: Adjust bitrate encoding (VBR, CBR) and target/maximum bitrates. Higher bitrates generally result in better quality but larger file sizes.

    • Audio Settings: Configure audio codec, bitrate, and sample rate.

    • Effects: Add Lumetri Looks or other effects during export if needed.

    • Captions: Specify how you want to export your captions.

  3. Save Your Customized Preset:

    • Once you've configured the settings you want, click the "Save Preset" button (it looks like a floppy disk icon, usually located next to the Preset dropdown menu).
    • Give your preset a descriptive name so you can easily identify it later (e.g., "YouTube 1080p 24fps").
    • Click "OK" to save the preset.

  4. Accessing Your Preset: Your saved preset will now appear in the Preset dropdown menu in the Export Settings dialog. You can quickly select it for future exports.

Using Project Settings:

Keep in mind that your sequence settings (the video properties defined when you create a new sequence) also influence export. As the reference mentions, setting up your sequence correctly to begin with ("the way you wanted it") can make the export process much smoother. By using "Match Source" options during export, you'll be able to export with settings identical to your sequence settings.

By creating and using custom presets, you effectively define your most commonly used export settings and make them your "defaults" for the specific scenarios you encounter most often.

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