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Take full control of your DaVinci Resolve Studio projects with the MainConcept Codec Plugin, the first and only codec plugin officially approved by Blackmagic Design. Designed to meet the demands of professional post-production environments, this plugin lets you render project timelines in the same high-quality broadcast formats they were recorded in - whether from Sony, Panasonic, or other professional cameras. Say goodbye to switching between applications to finalize your content. Now, everything from editing to delivery happens in one seamless workflow.
Built directly into DaVinci Resolve Studio's interface, the plugin enables high-speed, high-efficiency encoding with MainConcept's industry-leading AVC/H.264 and HEVC/H.265 software video encoders. Editors gain access to render presets for AS-11 UK DPP SD (MPEG-2) and HD (AVC/H.264), along with XML metadata templates for compliant broadcast delivery. The plugin also features support for professional camcorder formats like Sony XDCAM and Panasonic P2 AVC-ULTRA, giving users the flexibility to stay native throughout the production pipeline.
One of the most exciting additions is the ability to output 12K content natively from the Blackmagic URSA Cine camera. The plugin's latest update introduces GPU-accelerated HEVC/H.265 encoding using NVIDIA RTX and Quadro cards, boosting rendering speed dramatically without sacrificing quality. This makes ultra-high-resolution and OTT (over-the-top) content delivery both faster and more reliable across platforms.
Need to create Blu-ray Disc or DVD compliant content? The MainConcept plugin offers unique render presets that aren't available natively in DaVinci Resolve, with support for elementary stream output and compatibility with common authoring tools. From web-ready MP4 to studio-grade MXF, this plugin supports virtually every modern production need across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Whether you're working in broadcast, OTT, or cinematic production, MainConcept's Codec Plugin for DaVinci Resolve Studio is your all-in-one encoding solution. Packed with professional-grade presets, hardware-accelerated performance, and seamless UI integration, it redefines what's possible within the DaVinci Resolve ecosystem.
Basic Features
| Native Integration | Works directly inside DaVinci Resolve Studio |
| Broadcast Presets | AS-11 UK DPP SD (MPEG-2) and HD (AVC/H.264) |
| Professional Formats | Support for Sony XDCAM, XAVC, and Panasonic P2 AVC-ULTRA |
| Advanced Encoding | Uses MainConcept’s AVC/H.264 and HEVC/H.265 software encoders |
| Audio Support | AAC audio encoding across all platforms |
| MP4 Output | Encode in MP4 for OTT and streaming workflows |
| Platform Compatibility | Supports Windows 10/11, macOS 13+, and Rocky Linux 8 |
| High-Resolution Output | Up to 12K and 10-bit 4:2:2 rendering support |
| Format Compliance | Create Blu-ray Disc, UHD, and DVD compliant streams |
Latest Features
| 12K HEVC Presets | Render in 12K resolution for Blackmagic URSA Cine output |
| GPU Acceleration | Faster HEVC encoding on NVIDIA RTX and Quadro cards (Ampere/Turing) |
| Hybrid Encoding | Combines GPU and software encoding for quality and speed |
| Updated XML Templates | Enhanced metadata handling for AS-11 UK DPP workflows |
| Expanded Platform Support | Optimized for the latest OS versions across Windows, macOS, and Linux |
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- Product Identifiers -
MPN: MainConcept Codec Plugin for DaVinci Resolve Studio- Product Specifications -
Supported Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11 (x86)
- Rocky Linux 8 (x86)
- macOS 13 Ventura or higher (Apple Silicon and Intel x86)
Software Requirements
- Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Public Beta 20.0 or newer: Codec Plugin 1.7
- Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio Resolve 19.1.4 or older: Codec Plugin 1.6.1
The MainConcept Codec Plugin for DaVinci Resolve Studio does not work with the free version of DaVinci Resolve. It only works with the commercial version of DaVinci Resolve Studio.
Hardware Requirements
MainConcept GPU-accelerated hybrid HEVC/H.265 hardware encoding using NVIDIA RTX boards (Turing and Ampere architecture) is only available for NVIDIA driver versions 555.99 (06/04/2024) for Windows and 550.107.02 (07/29/2024) for Linux.
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