Create an export

When you have added at least one video sequence to the exports list you are ready to generate and export the video.

  1. Select an export format:

  2. Select Export settings to adjust the export settings for the export format you’ve selected. See also Adjusting export settings.

  3. Select Create export. The Create export window opens.

    The Create export window. Choose a name and export destinaton, and optionally, add comments to the XProtect format of the export.

  4. The export is automatically given a name. You can change the name.

  5. Optionally. Add a comment.

  6. Specify where to save the exported files in Export destination.

  7. Select Export to export the evidence.

    The duration of the video and the number of cameras affect the time it takes to complete the export.

To stop an export before it's completed select Cancel, then confirm by clicking Cancel in the displayed window. See also Restore the export list.

You are now ready to store and share the video safely. See the GDPR Privacy Guide and the Milestone GDPR e-learning for VMS Operators for more information on handling exported data.To safely email video evidence, see Handling exported data in notifications and email.