# Transcode a file

If you want to manually transcode a file from one resolution to another or in different format you can use the Transcode operation from the local Actions menu of the file as shown below:

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When you click the Transcode operation the following window will appear:

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You can select the corresponding transcoding (transformation) template or create e new one if needed.

Transcoding progress is shown at the right:

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All ready transcodings are shown under **Transformations**:

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You can check "Show System Transformations" to list also the automatic transformations created by the system:

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All system transformations are shown in red:

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