---
title: settingsDescription()
framework: Professional Video Applications
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [provideo encoder extensions 1.0+]
path: professional_video_applications/compressorextensionsettings/settingsdescription()
---

# settingsDescription()

Returns a description of the current encoder settings to display in the Compressor app interface.

## Declaration

```swift
func settingsDescription() -> String!
```

## Return Value

Return Value A human-readable string describing the current encoder settings.

## See Also

### Getting Extension Settings and Details

- [settingsString()](professional_video_applications/compressorextensionsettings/settingsstring().md)
- [settingsAttributes()](professional_video_applications/compressorextensionsettings/settingsattributes().md)
- [encoderName()](professional_video_applications/compressorextensionsettings/encodername().md)