*** Windows does not natively support ProRes playback or export. Software or plugins must be installed to enable compatibility. ## GLOSSARY - [[CODEC - Coder-Decoder]] ## WINDOWS - ProRes Decode Only - [Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/support/family/davinci-resolve-and-fusion) - (Decode only) - [Apple iCloud Application](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/icloud/9PKTQ5699M62?hl=en-us&gl=us) - (Decode only) - [VLC Media Player](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) - (Decode only, unofficial) - ⚠️ ProRes 4444 and Alpha Channel compatibility is inconsistent - [ ] VLC > Tools > Preferences > Video > Output > ✅ OpenGL video output for Windows > ✅ Relaunch VLC ## WINDOWS - ProRes Encode and Decode [^1] - AVID Media Composer - (Encode and Decode) - Adobe Premiere - (Encode and Decode) - Adobe AfterEffects - (Encode and Decode) - Adobe Media Encoder - (Encode and Decode) - [Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/support/family/davinci-resolve-and-fusion) - (Encode and Decode v19.1.4+) - UnReal Engine - (TBD) ## WINDOWS - iPhone Pro Decode Only [^2] - [Apple iCloud Application](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/icloud/9PKTQ5699M62?hl=en-us&gl=us) - (ProRes & ProRAW Decode) - [Microsoft RAW Image Extension](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/raw-image-extension/9NCTDW2W1BH8?hl=en-us&gl=us&activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab) - (RAW Decode) To Install and enable ProRes and ProRAW compatibility, Windows 10+ Req's the Apple iCloud Application app from the [Microsoft Store](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204283). - [ ] Signing in with an iCloud account should *"automatically install the codecs required to view Apple ProRAW and ProRes images and videos on your Windows 11/10 PC."* - [ ] *"If you are still unable to view Apple ProRAW and ProRes media files, go ahead and **install the RAW Image extension** ([Free](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/raw-image-extension/9nctdw2w1bh8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab)) by Microsoft. That should fix the issue."* [^1]: [OWC Rocket Yard - APPLE PRORES WORKFLOWS FOR WINDOWS](https://eshop.macsales.com/blog/81434-apple-pro-res-workflows-for-windows/#:~:text=To%20view%20ProRes%20files%20in%20DaVinci%20Resolve%2C%20click%20on%20the,%2C%20networks%2C%20and%20camera%20cards) [^2]: [BEEBOM - How to View Apple ProRAW and ProRes Media Files on Your Windows PC](https://beebom.com/how-view-apple-proraw-prores-media-files-windows/)