Problem Statement
Currently, exporting multiple individually edited clips from a Premiere Pro sequence with all effects and color corrections applied is unnecessarily time-consuming and inefficient. Users who need to export dozens of edited clips must either:
- Manually set In/Out points for each clip and export one by one
- Use Project Manager (which only exports unedited source files)
- Manually nest each clip individually and export separately
- Rely on third-party scripts or workarounds
This workflow is particularly problematic for:
- Content creators managing social media clips
- Editors delivering multiple revised assets to clients
- Post-production teams working with multi-clip projects
- Anyone who needs to deliver individual edited clips rather than a full sequence
Proposed Solution
Feature: "Batch Export Individual Clips"
Add a native function that allows users to export all clips on a timeline as separate files with all edits, effects, and color corrections preserved.
Implementation Suggestions
Option 1: Right-click Context Menu
- Select multiple clips on timeline
- Right-click → "Export Selected Clips Individually"
- Opens batch export dialog with options:
- Export preset selection
- Automatic naming based on source clip names or custom naming pattern
- Destination folder selection
- Option to include handles (extra frames before/after)
- Queue all to Media Encoder or export directly
Option 2: Enhanced Project Manager
- Add "Export Edited Timeline Clips" option to existing Project Manager
- Detects all clips on selected sequence
- Exports each with effects applied (not just source files)
- Preserves clip names automatically
- Batch processes to destination folder
Option 3: Batch Nest Function
- Select multiple clips on timeline
- Choose "Nest Each Clip Individually"
- Automatically creates nested sequences for each clip with unique names based on source filenames
- Provides option to immediately batch export all nested sequences
- Maintains organized project structure
Key Features Needed
Automatic Unique Naming
- Use source clip filenames by default
- Support custom naming patterns (e.g., "ClientName_ClipName_v01")
- Sequential numbering option
- Maintain original file naming conventions
Preserve All Edits
- Export with all effects, color corrections, and adjustments applied
- Respect clip trimming and in/out points on timeline
- Include nested sequence contents
- Apply sequence settings (frame rate, resolution, etc.)
Batch Processing
- Queue all clips to Adobe Media Encoder for background rendering
- Progress indicator showing current clip being exported
- Error handling for failed exports
- Pause/resume capability
Flexible Export Options
- Choose export presets per clip or apply one preset to all
- Select destination folder
- Option to organize exports into subfolders
- Include/exclude specific tracks (video only, audio only, or both)
Use Case Examples
Example 1: Social Media Content Creator
- Edits 30 short clips on one timeline with color grading and effects
- Needs each exported as individual MP4 files
- Current workflow: 30+ minutes of manual exports
- With feature: 2 minutes to set up, automated batch export
Example 2: Commercial Editor
- Delivers 15 different cut-downs of a commercial to client
- Each needs specific color correction and effects
- Current workflow: Manual export of each version with careful naming
- With feature: One-click batch export with automatic naming
Example 3: Event Videographer
- Color corrects 50 ceremony clips on one timeline
- Needs individual ProRes files for client archive
- Current workflow: Hours of repetitive export tasks
- With feature: Quick batch export while working on other projects
Benefits
- Time Savings: Reduces hours of manual work to minutes
- Reduced Errors: Eliminates mistakes from repetitive manual processes
- Improved Workflow: Allows editors to focus on creative work, not technical tasks
- Professional Efficiency: Matches competitor features in other NLEs
- Better File Management: Automatic naming ensures organized deliverables
Competitive Context
Other NLE platforms (DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro) offer more streamlined approaches to exporting multiple timeline clips. Adding this feature would bring Premiere Pro to parity and enhance its appeal to professional editors.
Priority Level
High - This addresses a common pain point across multiple professional use cases and would significantly improve editor productivity.
Additional Enhancement: Batch Nest Individual Clips
As a complementary feature, add ability to:
- Select multiple clips on timeline
- Execute "Nest Each Individually" command
- Automatically creates separate nested sequences for each selected clip
- Names them based on source filenames or custom pattern
- Organizes in Project Panel folder structure
This would support the export workflow while also providing organizational benefits for complex projects.
Thank you for considering this feature request. Implementing efficient batch export functionality would significantly improve the daily workflow of countless Premiere Pro users.
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