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2026-01-05 • Tools, Workflow, Guide
GarTools Playbook 6: Mastering the Media Toolkit
Format Strategy Playbook
Formats determine compatibility. This playbook helps you choose the right output for each scenario.
Goals
- Maximum compatibility
- Predictable quality
- Efficient file sizes
Workflow
- Identify target platform
- Choose a safe format
- Test a short export
- Export final version
Practical tips
- Keep a ?Standard? preset for common exports
- Use newer codecs when supported
- Avoid multiple re-encodes
QA checklist
- Confirm playback on target device
- Verify file size
- Check for audio sync issues