How to render and Export mp4 with H264 codec in After Effects

How to finally render and convert h.264 / mp4 videos in After Effects (Beta Version)

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Starting with Beta build, AE 23.0x11, H.264 is now available as an option in the Output Module Settings dialog allowing you to encode to H.264 directly from the AE Render Queue.

This integration utilizes the Adobe Media Encoder (AME) UI along with AME’s backend encoding system all without leaving After Effects. We have also included 3 H.264 presets to get you started.

If you need more control, you can customize the H.264 settings by clicking on a Format Options button in the Output Module Settings dialog. Not every option that is available in AME is exposed inside AE, and some settings such as resolution, frame rate, color management, are still set from AE’s Render Settings or Output Module Settings, but there should be enough to tweak for most users.

H.264 export also supports both Hardware and Software Encoding modes. The same accelerated export you have in AME and Premiere Pro is now available for H.264 export in AE.

If you need more control or specific settings, you can still use Adobe Media Encoder, via Dynamic Link or transcoding an existing video file.

H.264 Output Module Presets
For those not familiar with configuring H.264 exports, there are also included 3 presets that you can pick from based on your desired target bit rate. These will automatically set the Profile and Level based on the output resolution of the composition. Depending upon your resolution or render quality required, choose the appropriate bit rate preset from 5, 15 or 40 Mbps.

Finally, if you install a fresh copy of AE or clear your output module preferences, the H.264 – Match Render Settings – 15 Mbps preset will be configured as the Movie Default Output Module Template. The next time you add a composition to the render queue, it will be configured for H.264 output automatically.
You can adjust the defaults in the Output Module Templates editor (Edit Menu -- Templates -- Output Module…

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[BSPStudios]

YES! Finally, I don't need to use Media Encoder anymore! Thanks for the update

[squareinsquare]

So AE removes H.264 around 2018, and puts it back in 2022? So, basically, back to square one....

[Rijckenberg]

Finally it is here. Media Encoder was not working properly when exporting to a cloud device.

[videoediting]

It took Adobe 29 years to add this to After Effects since 1993 when AE was created.
Wow.

[samosamo]

I don't have h264, my version 2022

[thomastheeditor]

Its insane that it took this long to get native H264 exporting...but I'm still excited!

[pavelpetrikor]

Thanks! What is the best video format and settings (speed, quality) for web site?

[jamesbondaygee]

I don't see h264 in after effects anymore. Where is it?

[raxstar]

Thanks man for information about this great update and i love your energy 🔥🔥

[CineBob]

They remove It in The past to force people to use media encoder. They Just put It back because loads of people were complaining the need to instaling an extra program.

[eprohoda]

love it~you did gorrgeous - farewell-:)

[petesahat]

hey men, where do you get your knowledge from? its amazing

[k-popnerd]

Well idk...but i use CS6 and it is Already there🧐🧐....did the later versions remove it???

[CROSSCOLOREntertainments]

Even production level software like Nuke got h.264 codec for rendering. Don't think Adobe gets paid less than them to pay their own DEV buddies to make changes.

[Julvoids]

It doesnt show for me i just got after effects btw

[feliperodriguez-nrej]

how to activate .. i did all in video it doesnt show me that codec.. am i missing something?

[eduardosalata]

I can't see that option just the old ones... it's already updated

[gouj]

but i dont have h264 as an option? how do i fix this

[tomhiddlestonlu]

I don’t have this update feature on after effects

[julianbohme]

I still love the encoder ^^ lottie up!