EditReady
Video editing software
Video software
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What is EditReady
EditReady is a desktop video transcoding and preparation tool used to convert camera originals into edit-friendly formats for post-production workflows. It targets video editors, assistant editors, and small production teams that need consistent codecs, audio channel mapping, and metadata handling before editing. The product focuses on batch processing and standardized deliverables rather than timeline-based creative editing.
Batch transcode for post-production
EditReady centers on converting large numbers of clips into consistent, edit-ready formats in a single workflow. This is useful for assistant editor tasks such as dailies preparation and proxy generation. It reduces manual per-clip setup compared with general-purpose editors that prioritize timeline work.
Codec and wrapper flexibility
The tool supports common professional post-production targets (for example, ProRes-family deliverables) and typical camera-source formats used in production. It is designed to standardize outputs across mixed-camera shoots. This helps teams align on a single ingest format before moving into an NLE.
Audio channel mapping controls
EditReady includes controls for handling multi-channel audio and mapping channels into expected layouts during transcode. This addresses a frequent ingest problem when camera audio does not match editorial expectations. It can reduce downstream fixes inside the editing application.
Not a timeline editor
EditReady is primarily a transcoder and media-prep utility, not a full non-linear editing environment. Users still need separate software for cutting, motion graphics, captions, and finishing. Teams looking for an all-in-one creation suite will need additional tools.
Limited collaboration features
The product is oriented around local media processing rather than cloud collaboration. It does not function as a shared browser-based workspace for multi-user review, commenting, or versioning. Distributed teams may need separate review and approval tooling.
Narrow scope beyond ingest
Capabilities focus on transcode, proxies, and media normalization rather than broader video production tasks. It is less suitable for use cases like screen recording, AI avatar generation, or template-based social video creation. Buyers should validate whether ingest-only functionality justifies a dedicated license.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Project (30-day rental) | $29 for 30 days | Time-limited project license (30-day rental). Converts/transcodes limited by trial rules; purchasable from Hedge store. |
| EditReady (Standard) | $79 — one-time (perpetual) | Perpetual license (activations selectable). Provides standard transcoding, proxy generation, color management. Trial mode limits conversions to first minute of each clip. |
| EditReady (Pro) | $149 — one-time (perpetual) | Adds Pro-only RAW codec support (e.g., Phantom CineRAW), priority support, Connect Pro features and API/automation capabilities. |
| EditReady Server | $999 — one-time (perpetual) | Headless/server product for automated ingest/proxy generation; scriptable CLI/API; integrations with iconik & Mistika. Unlicensed mode limited to 1-minute transcodes; trial available on request. |
| DIT Bundle | $349 and $459 — one-time (perpetual) | Bundled package including OffShoot, FoolCat, and EditReady (multiple bundle tiers shown in store). |
