Parallel Media Encoder Parallel Media Encoder

Every feature, built for professionals

From parallel encoding to camera RAW support, Parallel Media Encoder is designed for high-volume post-production workflows.

Key Feature

Parallel Encoding

Traditional transcoders process one file at a time, leaving your Apple Silicon hardware media engines idle. Parallel Media Encoder detects your chip tier and runs the optimal number of simultaneous encodes.

On an M3 Ultra, that means up to 10 files encoding at once — turning hours of sequential processing into a fraction of the time. Even the MacBook Neo with its A18 Pro chip supports 2 simultaneous encodes.

Deep dive into parallel encoding
MacBook Neo A18 Pro
Up to 2 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Base / Pro
Up to 4 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Max
Up to 8 simultaneous encodes
M1–M3 Ultra
Up to 10 simultaneous encodes

Every codec you need

Output to any industry-standard format. Whether you need lightweight H.264 for web delivery or ProRes 4444 XQ for color grading, it's all here.

Delivery

H.264 (Baseline, Main, High) • H.265/HEVC (Main, Main10, Main10 4:2:2)

ProRes

422 Proxy • 422 LT • 422 • 422 HQ • 4444 • 4444 XQ

DNxHR / DNxHD

LB • SQ • HQ • HQX • 444

Codec output dropdown showing all supported formats

Camera RAW & beyond

Import directly from your camera media. Parallel Media Encoder supports professional RAW formats alongside standard video containers.

Standard Formats

  • ProRes (all variants)
  • H.264 / H.265
  • MXF containers
  • Generic video (via FFmpeg)

RAW Formats

Pro
  • Blackmagic RAW (BRAW)
  • RED R3D RAW
  • ProRes RAW

Full metadata extraction, adjustable decode quality, and color science controls.

Deep encoding controls

Every parameter at your fingertips. Fine-tune your encodes with professional-grade settings.

Quality modes: Automatic, Manual Bitrate, VBR 1-Pass, VBR 2-Pass
Resolution: As-source or custom scaling
Frame rate: Source-match or custom (up to 120 fps)
Advanced: B-frames, keyframe interval, profile selection
HDR: Pass-through with automatic Main10 profile upgrade
Full encoding settings panel

Color science, built in

Apply 3D LUTs during transcode, preserve HDR metadata, or tone map HDR to SDR — without round-tripping through a color grading application.

3D LUT Application

Apply .cube LUTs during transcode for color grading in a single pass.

HDR Support

Pass through HDR metadata or tone map to SDR with automatic profile handling.

Exposure Control

Fine-tune exposure on RAW footage before encoding with real-time preview.

Flexible audio handling

Keep your audio untouched with pass-through mode, or re-encode to the format you need.

Pass-Through AAC MP3 FLAC Opus Vorbis

Configure target bitrate, channel count, sample rate, and bit depth per encode.

Streamlined workflow

A clean three-panel layout puts your sources, settings, and encode queue in one view. Drag and drop files or scan entire folders.

Drag & drop — import individual files or entire folders
Presets — save and reuse your encoding settings
Batch settings — apply the same settings across multiple files
Video preview — scrub through your source before encoding
Folder structure — recreate source directory layout in output
App overview showing source panel, preview, and queue

Insta360 support

Transcode Insta360 footage while preserving the metadata that keeps it recognized as 360 media in Insta360 Studio and other tools.

  • Preserve Insta360 metadata
  • Optional .insv/.lrv file extension preservation
Insta360 metadata preservation settings

Start free, upgrade when you're ready

Download and start transcoding immediately. Unlock parallel encoding and RAW support when you need it.

Free

$0
  • H.264 / H.265 / ProRes / DNxHR output
  • Full encoding settings
  • Video preview
  • Drag & drop workflow
  • Preset system
  • One encode at a time
  • No RAW format input
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Early Adopter Price

Pro

$39 $79
  • Everything in Free
  • Parallel encoding (2–10 simultaneous)
  • Blackmagic RAW input
  • RED R3D RAW input
  • ProRes RAW input
  • HDR tone mapping
  • 3D LUT support
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Ready to encode faster?

Download Parallel Media Encoder for free and upgrade when you need parallel power.

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Requires macOS 14.5 or later. Apple Silicon required.