Convert DNXHD to ADX

Convert DNxHD footage for Avid Media Composer editing

Avid Media Composer natively works with ADX files, while DNxHD is more common in other editing software. Converting ensures seamless import and smooth playback within the Avid ecosystem without needing additional codecs or transcoding during the edit.

Prepare broadcast footage for Avid post-production workflows

Many broadcast facilities standardize on Avid workflows that require ADX files. Converting DNxHD masters to ADX ensures full compatibility with their servers, storage systems, and finishing processes, preventing workflow interruptions.

Archive finished projects in Avid's native format

For long-term storage of projects edited in or destined for Avid systems, ADX is the preferred archival format. Converting from DNxHD to ADX future-proofs the media, ensuring it can be easily re-accessed and re-edited in Avid environments years later.

Share video clips with an Avid editor

If you've edited a sequence in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve using DNxHD codecs, but need to send clips to a collaborator using Avid Media Composer, converting to ADX guarantees they can import and use the files immediately without compatibility issues.

Integrate footage from multiple editing platforms into a single Avid project

When combining material from different sources and edit bays, standardizing on ADX within the main Avid project prevents performance hiccups and codec errors. Converting all incoming DNxHD files creates a uniform, stable media pool.

Optimize video files for Avid ISIS or NEXIS shared storage

Avid's shared storage systems are optimized for their native ADX media. Converting DNxHD files to ADX before ingesting them onto an ISIS or NEXIS network maximizes streaming performance and stability for multi-user environments.

Meet delivery specifications for a television network

Some broadcasters and networks require deliverables to be in Avid's native ADX format. Converting your final DNxHD master to ADX ensures compliance with these technical delivery specs, avoiding rejection and re-exporting delays.

Restore an old Avid project with mixed media types

When restoring or re-mastering an older Avid project, you might encounter associated DNxHD media from external sources. Converting these files to ADX unifies the project's media, simplifying the restoration process and improving overall system performance.

Prepare dailies for an Avid-based editorial team

On-set or in a dailies lab, footage is often transcoded to DNxHD for its balance of quality and file size. To feed this media directly into an Avid workflow for the editors, a batch conversion to ADX streamlines the entire dailies ingestion process.

Ensure frame-accurate conform in an Avid online suite

For the final online edit and color grading in an Avid Symphony or Media Composer suite, using native ADX media provides the most reliable and frame-accurate conform from the offline edit. Converting any DNxHD reference files is a critical step for a flawless finish.