Faster Encode vs Better Quality - Option disappeared?

Since upgrading to Monterey I've noticed the option to change from Faster Encode to Better Quality has disappeared. I'm using the same export settings as before but want to export at better quality. (Screenshot below).

Does anyone know if this is a bug or if I've missed something really simple? (I usually do).

Thanks.

iMac 27″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 2, 2021 6:18 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Nov 2, 2021 6:23 AM in response to NakedFox

We don’t know if it’s a bug or an intended change, though if it was intended the interface is left looking quite odd. Most testing shows that the difference between faster and better is not perceptible in most content, and not worth the wait.

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