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Summary: Looking for an easy way to convert your Apple ProRes files to a playable format like MP4? This article will tell you how to easily and fast convert ProRes to MP4 videos with high video quality.



Just output from FCP X some 1920x1080 ProRes and I have searched in vain for a definitive program or software method to simply convert ProRes files to MP4 file for easier playback and sharing. I’ve tried FFmepg, but after the transcode from ProRes to MP4, it is rainbows, green, and a big mess. Is there a decent program can bring me a Apple ProRes to MP4 conversion in a lossless way and keeping the best quality?

So I have scoured the internet, tried everything I could find and have a decent solution. In fact, it's quite easy to get that done if you have the right ProRes video converting tool. Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac is highly recommended to help you convert ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 (HQ), ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT), and ProRes 422 (Proxy) to MP4 without any trouble. Besides, it can also convert ProRes files to other popular formats such as FLV, WMV, DivX, MOV, MPEG, AVI and more on Mac OS X(Yosemite). In addition to that, the program has a video editor tool that you can use to crop, trim, merge, add watermark and other features to the videos.

Tutorial: How to convert ProRes files to MP4 on Mac

1. Run the program you just set up. Drag and drop the Apple ProRes files to the Converter. You can also hit Add files button to import videos to the app.



2. Click Format bar and you can choose H.264 Video(*.mp4) or H.265 Video(*.mp4) from Common Video as the output file format.



3. Adjust the video and parameters, including the Bitrate of Video and Audio, Audio, Video Size, Sample Rate, Frame Rate, Audio Channels, etc., by clicking the Settings buttion on the main interface.

4. Finally, please click "Convert" button to start the ProRes .mov to .mp4 conversion on Mac. After the conversion, get the output .mp4 files and it will ensure a smooth playback on Windows, iPad, YouTube or anywhere you want.

Additional Tips: As mentioned above, besides transcoding ProRes to MP4 format, this Apple ProRes Converter can also convert ProRes files to AVI, WMV, MPEG-2, FLV, MKV, etc no matter for playback, editing or sharing. Just choose a proper format in the second step.

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Can Premiere Elements import XAVC S files from Sony a7 II?

Overview: From this article we will learn the best way to import Sony a7 II XAVC-S files to Premiere Elements 12/13 and then edit with natively supported formats.



If you are not familiar with the Sony a7 II recordings and the popular editing tool Premiere Elements 13 or 12, you will be trapped here. In the following content, let me give you some explanations and solutions on this topic. Only from XAVC S to MPEG-2, you will find it is so easier to work well.

Related XAVC S problems for FCP, Sony Vegas or DaVinci Resolveetc. Why not read more to learn more details of XAVC S files.

Why do you choose the Sony a7II camera as your favorite? If your answers are related to the high definition mage and the stable capability of images dispose, you must be a professional camera shooting lover, right? The camera promises higher quality for the 1080p video (at up to 60p) it can record internally.

Another question: How much do you know about the Premiere Elements 13/12?

Premiere Elements is the stripped back, simpler option for video editors who do not want the complexity, advanced features and extra cost of Premiere Pro. Adobe Premiere Elements features an interface that has been created for ease of use, but there is also the option to select between Expert or Quick editing modes; depending upon your skill level and needs.

Now, let step into the main topic of this page, since XAVC S files cannot accepted well by Adobe PE 13/12, any methods there we can take as measures?

Of course, fortunately we have the Pavtube Video Converter for Mac (Windows Version and Review), which is much professional on dealing with XAVC S videos into Premiere Elements supported formats. The most attractive thing is that it can downscale your 4K videos into common 1080p so that NLEs can afford well.



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Workflow on convert Sony a7II XAVC S to MPEG-2 for further editing in Premiere Elements 13/12:

According to its instructions, we can install it in a nice way on our computer. When the main interface pops up in front of us, tap the "Add video" or "Add from folder", we can add our files in with no difficulties. Don not worry if you have not found the suitable one for PE on the output list, just click "Format" drop-down bar to select "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MPEG-2 (*.mpg)" as the suitable format for Premiere Elements. MOV format is the good choice as well.



Optional settings for those advanced users: Click the "Settings" button on the main interface, why not do some adjustments on our own? Don't think it is so cool? Such as the video size, bitrates, frame rate or audio channels, etc.



Finally, just hit the "Convert", we can easily get the output files for editing in Premiere Elements 13/12.

Why this XAVC S Video Converter for Mac program has a good reputation there? Several reasons you may find here: Various output choices, easy operation, concise design, stable conversion capability.

Tips: No matter for the latest Mac operation OS X Yosemite or the Windows 10.10, this program can work so well after we tested for many times.

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