In 1991, the first version ofAdobe Premiere was developed byAdobe Inc. Premiere was one of the first computer-based non-linearediting systems, with the first version being released onAppleMac in 1991 and forMicrosoft Windows in September 1993.[6] The final version, version 6.5, was released in August 2002 for both Windows and Mac.
The software originated atSuperMac Technology under the name Reel Time, aQuickTime-based video editor developed for the company’s Video Spigot capture card. In August 1991,Adobe Systems acquired the project and rebranded it as Adobe Premiere.[7][8]
Premiere was the secondQuickTime-based video editor on the market.[9] Its ability to import newvideo formats could be enhanced by updating to a newer, compatible version of QuickTime. However, it could only process videos and images at a maximum width of 1,024pixels.[10]
Premiere Pro supportshigh-resolution video editing up to 10,240 × 8,192 pixels[11] and 32-bit color depth in bothRGB andYUV color spaces. Key audio features include sample-level editing, support forVST plugins, and 5.1surround sound mixing. The software is compatible with a wide range of video and audio formats andcodecs on both macOS and Windows. Using theCineform Neo codec, it supports 3D editing.
The Premiere Pro workflow integratesmetadata across all stages of video production. Adobe Story providesscript integration functionality within the Premiere Pro workflow, andAdobe OnLocation embeds metadata directly into thefootage. Within Premiere Pro,speech recognition technology analyzes audio and aligns it with the corresponding scriptdialogue using embedded metadata.[13]
TheAdobe Premiere family is a group of applications and services made byAdobe Inc. for the use of professionalnon-linear video editing. Supported features in these applications include metadata and ingest logging, media output encoding, and more.
Dynamic Link is a workflow that integratesAfter Effects with Premiere Pro and the discontinuedEncore. Files can be transferred between the two without re-rendering.
Elements Organizer is adigital asset management application that accompaniesPhotoshop Elements andPremiere Elements,[14] providing a central interface for managing photos and video projects.
Adobe Media Encoder is a rendering tool used to process and export video projects. Users can tailor renders to specific platforms, enhance accessibility for broader audiences, and reduce file size.
Premiere Elements is a scaled-down version of Premiere Pro tailored tonovice editors andconsumers.[15] Its entry screen offers clip organization, editing, and auto-movie generation options. Premiere Pro project files are incompatible with those from Premiere Elements. Unlike many of its competitors, Premiere Elements can handle unlimited video and audio tracks,[16][17] with multiple key-frame effects applied to each clip, as well aspicture-in-picture andchroma key capabilities. It is available for Windows and macOS.
Premiere Rush is a simplified, cross-platformvideo editing software application that integrates with Premiere Pro. First released in 2018, it is published byAdobe alongside Premiere Pro as part ofAdobe Creative Cloud,[18] replacing Premiere Clip for editing onmobile devices. As the name implies, Premiere Rush is aimed at short turnaround times in lieu of advanced editing tools.[19] It was removed from Adobe Creative Cloud and app stores on September 30, 2025.
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