Released in July 2021, this update focused primarily on maintenance and stability improvements. It followed the major 4.5 release, which introduced native support for and the ability to export HLG projects with Dolby Vision 8.4 metadata.
Apple Compressor 4.5.4 is a specialized encoding and transcoding tool for macOS, often used alongside Final Cut Pro to customize export settings and streamline media delivery. Key Features of Version 4.5.4
: Pre-configured settings optimized for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV) and social platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. System Requirements OS : macOS 10.15.6 or later (macOS 11 recommended).
: Native support for both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers.
: Set up and process multiple files simultaneously to save time during high-volume production.