--- Type: article Title: Selecting a preset Project: HandBrake Project_URL: https://handbrake.fr/ Project_Version: 1.4.0 Language: English Language_Code: en Authors: [ Bradley Sepos (BradleyS) ] Copyright: 2021 HandBrake Team License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License_Abbr: CC BY-SA 4.0 License_URL: https://handbrake.fr/docs/license.html --- Selecting a preset ================== A `Preset` is a group of settings specifically tailored for the software or device you want your videos to play on. Selecting a `Preset` can go a long way toward ensuring your video works where you want it to. ## Official presets HandBrake includes a number of official `Presets` for specific devices and for general use. Once you've opened a `Source`, select the `Preset` that most closely describes the device you want your videos to work on. For instance, if you want to play your videos on a Roku that supports 1080p High Definition, choose the `Roku 1080p30 Surround` preset under `Devices`. See the technical documentation for more information about [official presets](../technical/official-presets.html). ![Selecting a preset](../../images/mac/preset-selection-1.1.0.png "Presets are one-click settings to save you time and help ensure compatibility with your devices.") If your device is not listed, or you wish to play your videos on a computer, the default `Fast 1080p30` preset is a good choice. It's fast and compatible across a wide range of software and devices. ## Custom presets If you've previously saved one of your own `Presets`, you may select it in the same way as the official `Presets`. You can learn more about [Custom presets](../advanced/custom-presets.html) in the advanced features section. ## Next steps Continue to [Adjusting quality](adjust-quality.html).