How to cut/trim a file and export with no loss in quality.

[Pat Mck]

How can i cut/trim/shorten a video file in Premiere Pro and export it with no (ZERO) loss in quality?

I have GoPro footage that I want to trim and export, but when I do, Premiere Pro compresses it into the the file format I chose, which degrades the footage.

Is there a setting where I can export footage without further compressing it?

Thanks!

[Ann Bens]

If you want good quality use Prores or Cineform codec under Quicktime.

[Pat Mck]

Thanks Ann.  I'll give that a try.

So there is no "stright through" exporting, I take it? 

[R Neil Haugen]

What you're asking for is basically a "remuxing" process. Premiere doesn't have that, but you can look for various open-source or moderate cost software online that does remuxing.

Neil

[Pat Mck]

Thanks Neil. 

[Averdahl]

You can try this: TMPGEnc MPEG Smart Renderer 5

Not freeware, but far more easy and convinient to use. 🙂

[Pat Mck]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.