Parallel Media Encoder Parallel Media Encoder
Camera RAW

Convert camera RAW to ProRes on your Mac

Import Blackmagic RAW, RED R3D, and ProRes RAW files. Adjust exposure, apply 3D LUTs, and encode to ProRes or H.265 — in parallel. Free to preview. $39 Pro to encode.

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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
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

Works with your RAW files

Parallel Media Encoder decodes camera RAW using manufacturer SDKs for accurate color.

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

ProRes RAW from Atomos and DJI recorders also supported.

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 for faster preview and encoding. BRAW supports full-resolution and proxy decode modes.

Pro

Convert RAW files in three steps

1

Import your RAW files

Drag BRAW, R3D, or ProRes RAW files into Parallel Media Encoder. The app decodes using manufacturer SDKs 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.

Encoding settings with RAW exposure and LUT controls
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 showing multiple files transcoding to ProRes in parallel

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 RAW files in parallel — up to 10 at a time

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

MacBook Neo / M1–M5 Base
Up to 2 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Pro
Up to 4 simultaneous encodes
M1–M5 Max
Up to 8 simultaneous encodes
M1–M3 Ultra
Up to 10 simultaneous encodes
Real benchmark — 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 RAW file details

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, 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.
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.
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 and RED footage.

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Requires macOS 14.5 or later. Apple Silicon required.

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