Media Composer is the most proven video editing software in the industry, trusted by professional editors in segment of movie making, television, broadcast, and streaming media.
Designed to handle high volumes of disparate file-based media, Media Composer delivers accelerated high-res and HD workflows, real-time collaboration, and powerful media management, eliminating time-consuming tasks so you can focus on telling a great story.

This version of Media Composer | Software provides you with a non-expiring, perpetual software license, plus one year of renewable Avid Standard Support and upgrades included (with the option of upgrading to Elite Support).

Why buy Media Composer

Own and use the industry's most trusted editorial tool

Overcome today's (and tomorrow's) technology challenges with a steady stream of updates through the included upgrade and support plan (renewable annually)

Edit 4K and other high-res media natively

Work in any media resolution with Avid Resolution Independence

Experience real-time high-res and HD editing with Avid DNxHR and DNxHD

Accelerate your storytelling with ACE-certified editing tools, open workflows, and 64-bit performance

Directly access and edit RED, ARRI ALEXA, QuickTime, ProRes, AVCHD, XDCAM, and other file-based formats

Mix and match formats, frame rates, and more in real time

Eliminate the wait with background rendering and transcoding

Collaborate locally and remotely with support for Interplay | Production and Media Composer | Cloud

Capture, monitor, and output with accelerated Avid interfaces or third-party cards and devices

Never lose assets with the industry's most reliable media management, which can automate complex tasks in the background

Create 5.1/7.1 surround mixes directly in Media Composer or import from Pro Tools

Get the look, effects, and quality you want with powerful built-in production tools

Get advanced color, effects, and mastering tools with a 30-day trial of the Media Composer | Symphony Option, which includes Boris Continuum Complete Lite

Create stunning 2D and 3D titles with a full license for the included NewBlue Titler Pro 1

Optimize your media and troubleshoot audio with 30-day trials of Sorenson Squeeze and iZotope Insight-or purchase the Media Composer | Production Pack to own NewBlue Titler Pro 2, Sorenson Squeeze, and iZotope Insight

Get help whenever, wherever, and however you need it with 24x7 access to Customer Care

Stay up to date, as all Media Composer updates and upgrades are included throughout the duration of your support plan

Media Composer upgrades and support included
Billing and administration cases Unlimited; response time within one business day
Software updates and upgrades Included; available upon release
Troubleshooting-web and email support Unlimited incidents; response time within one business day
Troubleshooting-phone One phone call per month
Plan duration One year; plan must be renewed annually to continue receiving updates, upgrades, and support

What's included

Media Composer | Software-Edit SD, HD, high-res, and stereoscopic 3D material

Media Composer | Symphony Option (30-day trial)-Get advanced color, effects, and mastering tools; includes Boris Continuum Complete Lite to create dazzling 2D and 3D graphics, visual effects, and more

NewBlue Titler Pro 1-Create stunning and chic professional 2D and 3D video titles in your timeline

iZotope Insight 30-day trial-Visualize and troubleshoot mixes for compliance with loudness standards

Sorenson Squeeze 9 Pro (30-day trial)-Render the highest quality video and audio files, with support for Avid MXF output

EDL Manager-Export timecode metadata

FilmScribe-Export film metadata