> [!NOTE]
> ## Pro Video Formats 2.4.1
> The Pro Video Formats package provides support for the following [[codecs\|codecs]] that are used in professional video workflows:
> • Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ*
> • Apple Intermediate Codec
> • Avid DNxHD® / DNxHR® decoder
> • AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
> • AVC-LongG
> • XAVC
> • XF-AVC
> • XF-HEVC
> • DVCPRO HD
> • HDV
> • XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
> • MPEG IMX
> • Uncompressed 4:2:2
>
> * Requires a Mac computer that supports Metal: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073
>
>
# CONTEXT
> [!Idea]+ WHY INSTALL THIS PLUGIN?
> Apple's *Pro Video Formats* plugin extends support throughout Apple's ecosystem for in-app preview, import, playback, and export of various formats, including **.MXF file extensions**, and advanced professional codecs...
>
> ### APPLICATIONS Supported
> - macOS Finder
> - (Thumbnails and Previews)
> - [Quick Look](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh14119/14.0/mac/14.0)
> - (Spotlight Previews)
> - QuickTime Player
> - (Playback & Inspector)
> - Final Cut Pro
> - (Import, Edit, Export 'Share')
> - Motion
> - Compressor
> - (Transcode)
>
> ### FILE EXTENSIONS Supported
> - .MOV (QuickTime) [^2]
> - .MXF (Material Exchange Format) [^2]
> - .MP4 [^1]
> - .3GP [^1]
> - .AVI [^1]
> - .MTS / M2TS [^1]
>
> ### CODECS Supported
> It is important to note that the *Pro Video Formats* plugin provides support for various professional video codecs wrapped *within* the file extensions (AKA container formats) listed above. Some of the key codecs supported include...
>
> - Apple ProRes RAW and ProRes RAW HQ
> - [Requires a Mac computer that supports Metal](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073)
> - Apple Intermediate Codec
> - Avid DNxHD® / Avid DNxHR® decoder
> - AVC-Intra 50 / 100 / 200 / 4:4:4 / LT
> - AVC-LongG
> - XAVC
> - XF-AVC
> - XF-HEVC
> - DVCPRO HD
> - HDV
> - XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
> - MPEG IMX
> - Uncompressed 4:2:2
## INSTALLER
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/106396
- Version - Pro Video Formats 2.3.1
- *System Requirements - macOS 11.0.1*
- Published [[230919Tue]]
- Accessed [[241015Tue]]
> For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222)
# ALSO
## APPLE SUPPORT - Verify installation of Pro Video Formats
> [!CHECKLIST] INSPECT macOS SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS
> Confirm that Apple's latest Pro Video Formats plugin is installed on your Mac workstation.
>
- https://support.apple.com/en-ca/101631
- Accessed [[241015Tue]]
> Pro Video Formats provides support for Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor to work with a variety of video formats, including MXF files. Use [System Information](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT203001) to see if Pro Video Formats is installed, and if so which version:
1. [ ] *Press and hold the Option key, then choose Apple menu > System Information.*
2. [ ] *From the Software section of the sidebar, select Installations.*
3. [ ] *To sort items in alphabetical order, click the Software Name column heading so the arrow is pointing up.*
4. [ ] *Scroll down until you see Pro Video Formats in the Software Name column. The Version column shows the version number of the corresponding Pro Video Formats software.*
> To [[#INSTALL\|install, see above]].
> To update Pro Video Formats on a Mac that uses macOS Mojave, use [Software Update in System Preferences](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201541).
>
> On a Mac that uses macOS High Sierra or earlier, use the [App Store on your Mac](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201541) to install or update Pro Video Formats.
^[Extracted from [[240801Thu]] on [[240801Thu]] @ 14:08]
[^1]: ❓Unconfirmed. Compatibility suggested via [Perplexity AI](https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-filetype-extensions-conta-thP6SoFARaO7JKML2WJ.Qg) queried [[241015Tue]]
[^2]: ✅ Confirmed. Test results of File Extension Containers confirm compatibility, as of [[241015Tue]]. If issues arise, check the [[CODEC - Coder-Decoder\|codec]]d within the [[File cont]]