Export options in Premiere

Export files for further editing

Premiere lets you export movie or audio files that can be opened in other editing, finishing, or effects applications. These exports include fully rendered effects and transitions, allowing you to preview or continue work in another tool without re-rendering. You can also export a still-image sequence for workflows that require one frame per file, or export a single still image from any frame in your timeline for use in titles, graphics, or external design applications.

Direct and Adobe Media Encoder export

Premiere supports both direct export and Adobe Media Encoder export. Direct export generates files immediately from within Premiere, creating new media without requiring you to leave the application.

Exporting through Adobe Media Encoder sends your asset to the Media Encoder queue, where you can continue editing in Premiere while the file is being rendered. Media Encoder allows you to manage multiple exports, adjust settings independently, and choose whether to render immediately or add items to a render queue.

Export project files for other systems

You can export project files, not just rendered media, for use in other editing environments. Premiere supports exporting to AAF, which can be imported into various third-party editing systems for collaborative or finishing workflows. You can also trim projects to their essentials, either with or without source media, when preparing them for archiving or long-term storage.

Export formats for different devices and websites

With Adobe Media Encoder, you can export video in formats optimized for a wide range of devices, delivery platforms, and websites. Media Encoder offers presets for mobile devices, broadcast formats, and online platforms, along with custom export controls that allow for fine-tuning of resolution, bitrate, and compatibility requirements.