What is a render queue?

A render queue is fundamentally a feature that manages multiple exports and renders in a batch process. This means that when working with projects that require rendering various videos or elements, the render queue allows users to efficiently organize and queue multiple tasks for rendering. This is especially beneficial in video editing workflows where you may have several sequences, effects, or versions of a project that need to be exported.

When you add projects or sequences to the render queue, you can control the order in which they are processed, monitor the status of each render, and initiate exports without needing to individually handle each one. This streamlines the workflow, allowing editors to save time and optimize the rendering process, which can be resource-intensive.

In contrast, other options like selecting video clips or having a display window relate to different functionalities within video editing software, such as the editing interface or viewer components. Likewise, a file format for exporting videos pertains to the end-result output but is not the same as the process management involved in a render queue.