How can I Edit the Color Space setting on Export for HTTP streaming in Final Cut Pro?

How can I Edit the Color Space setting on Export for HTTP streaming in Final Cut Pro?

The default is Rec 601 NTSC. It should be 709 PAL unless I'm mistaken.

Mac Studio, macOS 26.2

Posted on Dec 24, 2025 6:31 AM

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Dec 24, 2025 7:52 AM in response to andynick

HTTP Streaming presets are Rec 709 by default.

You can always change it to your liking inside Compressor, make yourself a custom preset.

Just curious, who is still using HTTP streaming formats?

BTW, there are NTSC and PAL versions of Rec 601, but Rec 709 is universal, there's no specific NTSC or PAL versions to those, just like Rec 2020.

Dec 25, 2025 12:48 AM in response to BenB

This is the default window I get when I try to export directly from Final Cut Pro for "Live Streaming".

Notice the colour space is "Standard - Rec 601 (NTSC) with no way to change it.


My question was whether there's a way to edit the colour space setting - not whether it's fashionable to use HTTP streaming formats. Apple seems to think people still use HTTP.


How can I Edit the Color Space setting on Export for HTTP streaming in Final Cut Pro?

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