TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Portable is a software that allows you to encode video files in various formats, such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.264, MKV, FLV and more. It is a portable version of TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress, which is a successor to the award-winning TMPGEnc Plus/TMPGEnc Free Version[^2^]. TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Portable has many features that make it a powerful and versatile video encoder, such as:

• Supporting many input and output formats, including HDV/DV camcorder capture, Blu-ray and AVCHD file importation, and MKV container file output.
• Detailed parameter settings that allow you to customize the encoding process according to your needs and preferences.
• A fast and precise cut-edit function that lets you trim, split and join clips with ease.
• Video format conversion and compression that enable you to optimize your video files for different devices and platforms.
• Material creation that allows you to add filters, effects, transitions, subtitles and more to your video files.

In this article, we will show you how to use TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Portable for video encoding in a few simple steps.

The first step is to download TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Portable from the official website[^1^]. You can choose between the full version and the trial version. The full version requires a license key that you can purchase online, while the trial version is free for 14 days but has some limitations. Once you have downloaded the software, you can run it directly from the folder without installing it on your computer. This makes it convenient to use on any PC without leaving any traces.

The next step is to import your video files that you want to encode. You can do this by clicking on the “Add File” button on the main window or by dragging and dropping files from your explorer. You can also import video files from your HDV/DV camcorder by clicking on the “Capture” button or from a Blu-ray or AVCHD disc by clicking on the “Import” button. You can select multiple files at once and preview them on the right panel. You can also use the file reader selector function to choose the best reader for your file type.

The third step is to edit your video files according to your needs. You can do this by clicking on the “Clip Editing” button on the main window or by double-clicking on a file in the list. This will open a new window where you can see a timeline and a layer editing function. You can use these tools to cut, split and join clips, add transitions, filters, effects, subtitles and more. You can also adjust the audio level, playback speed, aspect ratio and other parameters of your video files. You can preview your edits on the left panel and undo or redo any changes.

The fourth step is to choose your output format for your encoded video files. You can do this by clicking on the “Output” button on the main window or by right-clicking on a file in the list. This will open a new window where you can see various output formats and templates that you can choose from. You can also create your own custom output format by clicking on the “New” button and setting the parameters such as codec, bitrate, resolution, frame rate and more. You can use the x264 encoder for high-quality H.264/MPEG-4 AVC encoding or use the Intel Media SDK or NVIDIA CUDA hardware encoder for faster encoding.

The final step is to start encoding your video files. You can do this by clicking on the “Start Output” button on the main window or by pressing F5 on your keyboard. This will open a new window where you can see the progress of your encoding process and cancel it at