Creating default output filenames

The Use Default File Name and Folder preference ensures that all compositions added to the Render Queue window are automatically assigned a unique output filename (except for files created by saving RAM previews, which still use the composition name). When selected, each composition is assigned the same folder name as the previous composition until you change the path.

Note: Avoid using high-ASCII or other extended characters in filenames for projects to be used on different platforms or rendered using a watch folder.

To specify default output filenames:

1. Choose Edit > Preferences > Output (Windows) or After Effects > Preferences > Output (Mac OS).
2. Select Use Default File Name and Folder.