# ProRes
When exporting to **Apple ProRes**, Tin Man provides a variety of codec configurations and export controls to match your production requirements.
**Export Codec Options**
* **Apple ProRes 422 HQ**
* **Apple ProRes 422**
* **Apple ProRes 422 LT**
* **Apple ProRes 422 Proxy**
* **Apple ProRes 4444 (YUV)** – Encodes using **YUV** color format
* **Apple ProRes 4444 XQ (YUV)** – Encodes using **YUV** color format
* **Apple ProRes 4444 (RGB)** – Encodes using **RGB** color format
* **Apple ProRes 4444 XQ (RGB)** – Encodes using **RGB** color format
**Bitrate Options**
* **Variable**\
Frame sizes may vary based on content complexity. *(Default and recommended)*
* **Constant** *(Windows Only)*\
All frames are encoded at the same size. Useful for systems that require consistent bitrate encoding.
**Additional Export Settings**
* **Preserve Alpha if Possible**\
When enabled, the export will include an **alpha channel** if the source supports one.
> *Only applicable to ProRes 4444 and ProRes 4444 XQ.*
* **Export at Maximum Depth**\
Enables export at the highest bit depth supported by the source file and the selected ProRes variant.
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