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Avid Media Composer

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Spec score 8.7 #22 of 155 in Video Editing Software

What it is

Avid Media Composer is professional video editing software for film, television, and news production. It supports macOS and Windows, 4K export, and team collaboration, with desktop and web access listed. ScriptSync AI matches transcripts to audio waveforms, while PhraseFind AI searches spoken dialogue phonetically. Editors can group up to 64 cameras in multicamera timelines. Shared projects support multiple editors through real-time bin locking and centralized shared media on Avid NEXIS or third-party shared storage. Proxy workflows use lightweight media and can reconnect to camera originals for final conforming and delivery. Media Composer connects to MediaCentral for editing against live rundowns and preview feeds, and to Pro Tools for exporting sequences with track metadata and volume automation preserved. Finishing tools include Symphony color tools, ACES and 32-bit float support, and IMF packaging. Third-party extensions add workflows for VFX, dailies, archive, and automation. Media Composer First is free to use forever and is described as suitable for new or casual editors. Supported operating systems include macOS and 64-bit Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise; some features require more than minimum system requirements.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Media Composer is professional video editing software for film, television, and news production.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Support
The listed subscription plans include standard web support with a 24-hour response.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Headquarters
Burlington, Massachusetts, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · avid.com
4K export
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Audio integration
Sequences can be exported to Pro Tools with track metadata and volume automation preserved for audio editing and mixing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Desktop app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Extensions
Third-party extensions add tools and workflows for VFX, dailies, archive, and automation within the editing workflow.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Finishing
The product page describes built-in Symphony color tools, ACES and 32-bit float support, and IMF packaging for master delivery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Free edition
Avid describes Media Composer First as free to use forever and suitable for new or casual editors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Free trial
Avid offers a 30-day Media Composer Ultimate trial that includes PhraseFind, ScriptSync, Symphony, and NewsCutter options.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kb.avid.com
Multicam
The product page says editors can group up to 64 cameras into multi-camera timelines.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Newsroom integration
Media Composer integrates with MediaCentral for editing against live rundowns and preview feeds and delivering packages to playback.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Platform support
The latest version matrix lists macOS and 64-bit Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise as supported operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kb.avid.com
Proxy editing
Proxy editing uses lightweight media and can relink to camera originals for final conforming and delivery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Shared projects
Multiple editors can work in the same project using real-time bin locking and centralized shared media with Avid NEXIS or third-party shared storage.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
System requirements
Avid says Media Composer runs on desktop and laptop computers using Mac or Windows, and notes that some features require more than the minimum system requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kb.avid.com
Team collaboration
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Transcript editing
ScriptSync AI matches transcripts to audio waveforms, and PhraseFind AI searches spoken dialogue phonetically.Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Web app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com

Plans and prices

Media Composer First Price not published Free to use forever · Entry-level editing Read 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Media Composer First Priced on request Free to use forever · Entry-level editing Read 20 Sep 2026 · avid.com
Standard $208 a year USD/year; page also shows $259.99 99 video tracks · 99 audio tracks · Standard color management · Avid NEXIS shared projects · Standard web support (24hr response) Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Ultimate $539.99 a year USD/year 99 video tracks · 99 audio tracks · Advanced color management · Avid NEXIS shared projects · ScriptSync · PhraseFind · Standard web support (24hr response) Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com
Enterprise $899.99 a year USD/year 99 video tracks · 99 audio tracks · Avid NEXIS and third-party shared storage · ScriptSync · PhraseFind · Virtualized deployment option · Enterprise admin Read 11 Oct 2026 · avid.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Multicam timelines can group up to 64 cameras.
  • Shared projects use real-time bin locking.
  • Proxy media can relink to camera originals.
  • Sequences can transfer to Pro Tools with metadata preserved.
  • Media Composer First is free to use forever.

Limits

  • Supported Windows editions are 64-bit Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise.
  • Some features require more than minimum system requirements.
  • Subscription plans include standard web support with a 24-hour response.

Who it suits

It suits editors working in film, television, or news, including teams sharing projects and media. Media Composer First is aimed at new or casual editors.

Verdict

Media Composer covers editing, shared projects, proxy workflows, and finishing, with connections to newsroom and audio tools. New or casual editors can start with the free Media Composer First edition; teams should check the stated operating-system and system-requirement limits.

Where Specifiction places it

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