--- Type: article Title: Selecting a preset Project: HandBrake Project_URL: https://handbrake.fr/ Project_Version: Latest Language: English Language_Code: en Text_Encoding: utf-8 Authors: Bradley Sepos (BradleyS) Copyright: 2016 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 ================== *Presets, presets, presets.* Selecting a `Preset` can go a long way toward ensuring your video works where you want it to. A `Preset` is a group of settings specifically tailored for the software or device you want your videos to play on. ## Built-in presets HandBrake includes a number of built-in `Presets` for various devices and 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 an iPad, choose the `iPad Preset`. ![Selecting a preset](../images/mac/preset-selection.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, choose the `Normal Preset` or `High Profile Preset`. The `Normal Preset` is fast and compatible across a wide range of softwares and devices. The `High Profile Preset` makes better quality videos that take up less space, leaving room for a second audio track in surround sound. ## Custom presets If you've previously saved one of your own `Presets`, you may select it in the same way as the built-in `Presets`. Learn more about [Custom presets](../advanced/custom-presets.html). ## Next steps Continue to [Adjusting quality](adjust-quality.html).