Parallel Media Encoder Parallel Media Encoder
Camera RAW

Convert camera RAW to ProRes on your Mac

Import Blackmagic RAW (.braw), RED R3D, Nikon N-RAW, ARRIRAW, Canon Cinema RAW Light (.CRM), and ProRes RAW files. Adjust exposure, apply 3D LUTs, and encode to ProRes or H.265 in parallel. Free to preview. $39 one-time for Pro.

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Requires macOS 14.5 or later. Apple Silicon required.

Camera Sources
Blackmagic RAW
Pocket 4K · 6K · URSA Mini
BRAW
RED R3D RAW
Komodo · V-Raptor · DSMC2
R3D
Nikon N-RAW
Z 9 · Z 8 · Z6III · ZR
NEV
ARRIRAW / ARRI HDE
ALEXA 35 · Mini LF · Mini
MXF
ProRes RAW
Atomos · DJI Inspire 3
RAW
Output Codecs
Apple ProRes
Proxy · LT · 422 · HQ · 4444 XQ
Pro
H.265 / HEVC
Main · Main10 · Main10 4:2:2
Pro
DNxHR / DNxHD
LB · SQ · HQ · HQX · 444
Pro

Blackmagic RAW to ProRes proxies, start to finish

Nineteen BRAW clips imported, encoded to ProRes 422 Proxy three at a time, and audited against their sources, in one minute.

Works with your RAW files

Parallel Media Encoder decodes camera RAW for accurate color using the Blackmagic RAW SDK, RED SDK, official ARRI Image SDK, and Canon Cinema RAW Development SDK.

Camera Container Codec Resolution Supported
Blackmagic Pocket 4K BRAW Blackmagic RAW Up to 4K DCI
Blackmagic Pocket 6K BRAW Blackmagic RAW Up to 6K
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro BRAW Blackmagic RAW Up to 4.6K
RED Komodo R3D REDCODE RAW Up to 6K
RED V-Raptor R3D REDCODE RAW Up to 8K
RED DSMC2 R3D REDCODE RAW Up to 8K
Nikon Z 9 / Z 8 NEV N-RAW Up to 8.3K
Nikon Z6III / ZR NEV N-RAW Up to 6K
ARRI ALEXA 35 MXF ARRIRAW / ARRI HDE Up to 4.6K
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF MXF ARRIRAW / ARRI HDE Up to 4.5K LF
ARRI ALEXA Mini MXF ARRIRAW Up to 3.4K Open Gate
Canon EOS C500 Mark II CRM Cinema RAW Light Up to 5.9K full-frame
Canon EOS C300 Mark III CRM Cinema RAW Light Up to 4K Super 35
Canon EOS R5 C CRM Cinema RAW Light Up to 8K full-frame

ProRes RAW from Atomos and DJI recorders is also supported. See the dedicated ARRI and Canon RAW transcoding pages for details about color spaces, looks, and metadata.

Built for RAW workflows

Professional tools for working with camera RAW footage.

RAW Exposure Control

Adjust exposure on RAW footage before encoding. Fine-tune your look without round-tripping to a color grading application.

Pro

3D LUT Application

Apply .cube LUT files during transcode. Bake your look directly into the output, or save LUTs to custom presets for one-click grading.

Pro

Multi-scale Decode

RED R3D files decode at multiple resolution scales. BRAW supports full-resolution and proxy decode. ARRIRAW offers ADA5, ADA7, and Proxy 4×4 debayer modes via the ARRI Image SDK.

Pro

Convert RAW files in three steps

1

Import your RAW files

Drag BRAW, R3D, Nikon N-RAW (.NEV), ARRIRAW, Canon Cinema RAW Light (.CRM), or ProRes RAW files into Parallel Media Encoder. The app decodes them using manufacturer SDKs, including the official ARRI Image SDK and Canon's Cinema RAW Development SDK, and displays a preview with full metadata.

RAW source files loaded in Parallel Media Encoder
2

Adjust and configure

Set exposure, apply a 3D LUT, choose your output codec and quality mode. Save your settings as a custom preset for future use.

Output and encoding settings for a Blackmagic RAW clip, with bitrate, profile, and estimated output size
3

Encode in parallel

Parallel Media Encoder transcodes multiple RAW files simultaneously using Apple Silicon hardware media engines. Up to 10 files at once on Ultra chips.

Encode queue with three Blackmagic RAW clips transcoding to ProRes 422 Proxy at once, with encode slot and GPU decode slot meters

Every codec you need

Convert RAW files to the format your NLE, client, or archive requires.

Apple ProRes

Full ProRes family from Proxy to 4444 XQ. The industry standard for editing and finishing.

Pro

H.265 / HEVC

Main, Main10, and Main10 4:2:2 profiles. Hardware-accelerated on Apple Silicon for fast delivery encodes.

Pro

DNxHR / DNxHD

All DNxHR variants (LB through 444) and DNxHD for Avid Media Composer workflows.

Pro

Quality modes: Automatic, Manual Bitrate, VBR 1-Pass, and VBR 2-Pass. See all encoding options.

Encode up to 10 RAW files in parallel

Your Apple Silicon Mac has dedicated hardware media engines. Parallel Media Encoder detects your chip and uses them simultaneously.

MacBook Neo / M1–M6 Base
Up to 2 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Pro
Up to 4 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Max
Up to 8 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Ultra
Up to 10 simultaneous encodes
Real benchmark on M4 Max
8 files · 60s each · 4K RAW → H.265
Sequential (one at a time) 0s
197s
Parallel (8 simultaneous) 0s
119s
39%
faster
with parallel encoding

Learn how parallel encoding works →

Preserve what matters

Camera RAW files carry timecode, exposure settings, reel names, and production metadata. Parallel Media Encoder passes it all through to your output files.

  • Timecode pass-through: source timecode preserved in output
  • Camera metadata: model, lens, exposure, and recording details
  • Folder structure: recreate source directory layout in output
  • "Transcoded By" field: always know which files have been converted
Metadata viewer showing Blackmagic RAW clip details, including camera, color science, exposure, and start timecode

RAW conversion FAQ

Can I preview RAW files for free?
Yes. The free version of Parallel Media Encoder can import and preview Blackmagic RAW, RED R3D, Nikon N-RAW, ARRIRAW, ARRI HDE, Canon Cinema RAW Light (.CRM), and ProRes RAW files with full metadata display. Encoding RAW files requires Pro ($39, one-time).
Which Blackmagic cameras are supported?
All cameras that record Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) are supported, including Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro 12K, and URSA Broadcast G2. PME uses the Blackmagic RAW SDK for accurate decode.
Which RED cameras are supported?
All RED cameras that record R3D files are supported, including Komodo, Komodo-X, V-Raptor, V-Raptor XL, DSMC2 (Monstro, Helium, Gemini), and DSMC3. Multi-scale decode is supported for faster preview at reduced resolutions.
Which Nikon cameras are supported?
Nikon N-RAW (.NEV) from the Z 9, Z 8, Z6III and ZR. PME decodes it with RED's SDK in IPP2, keeps the camera, ISO and white balance metadata, and lets you develop As Shot, Rec.709 or Log3G10.
Can I apply a LUT during conversion?
Yes. Pro supports applying .cube 3D LUT files during transcode. You can preview the LUT before encoding and even bake it into a custom preset for one-click workflows.
Does PME support ARRI cameras?
Yes. ARRIRAW, ARRI HDE, and ARRICORE MXFs from the ALEXA 35, Mini LF, ALEXA Mini, and SXT/XT are all supported via the official ARRI Image SDK. Full LogC3/LogC4 color pipeline, embedded ARRI look (ALF) application, and 70+ metadata fields preserved. See the dedicated ARRI transcoding page for the full details.
Does PME support Canon Cinema RAW Light (.CRM)?
Yes. Cinema RAW Light .CRM files from the Canon EOS C500 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C70, EOS R5 C, C200, and C700 FF are decoded through Canon's official Cinema RAW Development SDK. You get full Canon Log / Log 2 / Log 3 color, every Canon gamut, exposure and white-balance control, and anamorphic desqueeze. See the dedicated Canon RAW transcoding page for the full details.
What output formats are available for RAW?
RAW files can be encoded to Apple ProRes (Proxy through 4444 XQ), H.265/HEVC (including Main10 4:2:2), H.264, and DNxHR/DNxHD. All output codecs are available with a Pro license.
Is there a command-line option?
Yes. The pme transcode CLI command supports RAW files with --lut and --codec flags. You can also use the REST API service mode for automated pipeline integration.

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Free to preview RAW files. $39 to encode.

Download Parallel Media Encoder and start working with your Blackmagic, RED, and ARRI footage.

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Requires macOS 14.5 or later. Apple Silicon required.

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