Render Apple ProRes Files

Apple ProRes is a high-quality intermediate codec for finishing, interchange, and archiving. You can render to multiple ProRes profiles depending on the desired quality and file size.

How to render to ProRes

  1. Open the Render dialog (Rendering your project).
  2. In the format tree, select Apple ProRes.
  3. Choose a template in Templates, or click Customize... to adjust parameters.
  4. Set the destination and file name, then click Render.

Profiles

Profile Typical use / notes
ProRes 422 (Proxy) Low-bandwidth proxy workflows; ~45 Mbps @ 1080p/29.97.
ProRes 422 (LT) Lower data rate; ~102 Mbps @ 1080p/29.97.
ProRes 422 General-purpose mastering; ~147 Mbps @ 1080p/29.97.
ProRes 422 (HQ) Higher quality; ~220 Mbps @ 1080p/29.97.
ProRes 4444 12-bit, RGB 4:4:4; supports alpha; ~330 Mbps @ 1080p/30.
ProRes 4444 XQ Highest quality; supports alpha; ~500 Mbps @ 1080p/30.

Custom settings (overview)

Video

  • Frame size, Frame rate, Field order, Pixel aspect ratio
  • Profile/Bit depth as supported

Audio

  • Sample rate, Bit depth, Channel mode
NOTE

Bit rates above are approximate and vary with frame size, frame rate, and content. Some formats may require additional codecs or plug-ins.

FURTHER INFORMATION