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Overview

Zencoder integrates with popular IDEs through extensions and plugins. This integration enables you to access all Zencoder features directly within your development environment. Below are installation instructions for supported IDEs.

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Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code
1

Open Visual Studio Code

Launch Visual Studio Code and click the Extensions icon (square icon with four blocks) on the left-hand sidebar.
Shortcut:
• Windows: Press Ctrl+Shift+X.
• macOS: Press Cmd+Shift+X.
2

Search for 'Zencoder'

Type Zencoder into the search bar at the top of the Extensions view and press Enter.
3

Install the Zencoder Extension

In the search results, locate the Zencoder extension.
Click Install next to the extension to add it to your Visual Studio Code setup.
4

Sign In or Sign Up

After installation:
• Existing Users: Sign in with your Zencoder account credentials.
• New Users: Follow the prompts to register and create an account.

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JetBrains IDEs

JetBrains
1

Open Your JetBrains IDE

Open your JetBrains IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm) on your system.
2

Open Settings

Navigate to File > Settings (or WebStorm > Settings on macOS).
3

Open the Plugins Section

In the Settings menu, select the Plugins section on the left sidebar.
4

Search for 'Zencoder'

In the Plugin Marketplace, type “Zencoder” into the search bar and press Enter.
5

Install the Zencoder Plugin

Locate the Zencoder plugin in the search results.
Click Install to add the plugin to your JetBrains IDE.
Once the installation is complete, you may need to restart the IDE to activate the plugin.
6

Sign In or Sign Up

After restarting:
• Existing Users: Log in with your Zencoder account credentials.
• New Users: Follow the registration process to create a new account.
After installation and login, Zencoder will be available in your IDE. You can access its features through the IDE interface or using keyboard shortcuts documented in each feature’s guide.

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Android Studio

Android Studio is built on the JetBrains IntelliJ platform, so the installation process follows the same steps as described in the JetBrains IDEs section above. The Zencoder plugin works identically in Android Studio, providing full access to all features within your Android development environment.