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January 1, 2015
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Does adobe Premier Pro support XAVC-S Codec?

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Does Adobe Premier Pro (latest CC version) support XAVC-S Codec? If not, what software can I use to make it compatible?

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Correct answer Kevin-Monahan

Hi RS,

Does Adobe Premier Pro (latest CC version) support XAVC-S Codec? If not, what software can I use to make it compatible?

Yes, support for XAVC-S was added in Premiere Pro CC.1 (7.1).

Thanks,

Kevin

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Participant
December 7, 2015

How to install  xavc-s codec in premiere pro 2015. where  to download

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 7, 2015

ts already installed.

gs93392243
Participating Frequently
December 19, 2016

Not sure what a "JIRA" is ... as far as say a bug/feature-requests form, that would be here ...

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform

You might also try the Quicktime 'format' using the GoPro Cineform YUV 10-bit (gets the mov wrapper), or the DNxHD/R option there, found in the lower box as shown ...

Those I think would work in Handbrake ...

Neil


interesting my drop down for quicktime doest include this option. Attached image. I wonder if the equivalent is "Uncompressed YUV ..."

Kevin-Monahan
Community Manager
Kevin-MonahanCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
February 26, 2015

Hi RS,

Does Adobe Premier Pro (latest CC version) support XAVC-S Codec? If not, what software can I use to make it compatible?

Yes, support for XAVC-S was added in Premiere Pro CC.1 (7.1).

Thanks,

Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
Participating Frequently
March 7, 2015

Can XAVC-S be transcoded from Premiere Pro CC.1(7.1) to another finishing format like ProRes 422 or Avid DNxHD? Can Media Encoder do this? Thanks! This codec is a pain.

R Neil Haugen
Legend
March 7, 2015

If PrPro can edit a codec, it can normally transcode from it to something else. As Kevin notes that PrPro can as of that "ish" edit it, it will also be able to transcode also.

Neil

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
Inspiring
January 10, 2015

I have a Sony AX- 100. I record in XAVC-S 4 K and a low resolution file. This because I can import 4K in Premiere but my computer is too slow show it real time. I edit the low resolution film 1280 x 720 on in a sequence of 1920 x 1080 and adapt all the files to the resolution of the timeline ( all Pal NTSC my be a little different) and when I am satified I simple change all the files for the high resolution one( by changing the name of the directory ) and export my movie for blue ray.

It would be nice if you could export it to Pro res for the Cinema but at my studio I cannot see 4 K in full resolution so it has no use ( yet).

I use a PC with Window 8.1 and Premiere Pro CS6

Inspiring
January 10, 2015

O yes the 4K footage is 3840 x 2160

Participating Frequently
January 7, 2015

Yes, XAVC-S does work with the latest version of Premiere Pro.

I use a Sony AX-100 and an RX-10, and all the footage imports just fine.

Participating Frequently
February 26, 2015

Hi Calagari.  Can I ask what specific sequence you use for that, and what is the bitrate of the footage you use?  And by any chance, do you if it's possible to use XAVC-S footage with AVCHD footage both on the same timeline?  Thanks.

Participating Frequently
February 26, 2015

Hi Portpass1974,

When I'm editing 4K I use the New Sequence from Clip command, then Premiere creates a Red Cinema timeline sized to 3840x2160.

That footage is 60 Mbps.

When using XAVC S HD at 1080p, that footage is 50 Mbps, which I use in an AVCHD sequence. And yes, AVCHD and XAVC S work together just fine on the same timeline.

R Neil Haugen
Legend
January 1, 2015

Gee, did a quick google of this ... and whaddya know, over on the Sony site they've a nice long pdf on XAVC format, nature, using in-camera, and with various NLE's.

https://www.sony.ru/res/attachment/file/62/1237492960962.pdf

From page 25 of that pdf ... well, you can find it now and read it yourself I think ...

Neil

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
rsavoie1Author
Participant
January 1, 2015

XAVC-S

R Neil Haugen
Legend
January 1, 2015

Did you actually read the resource? The heading of that particular page is ...

"XAVC 4K/HD and XAVC-S with ADOBE"

That would seem to be inclusive of your footage?

Neil

Everyone's mileage always varies ...