Color Finale® Transcoder 2
RAW media application for macOS.
Edit RAW files straight away.
Release notes | Free 7-day trial for first‑time users.
Get from camera to cut, faster.
Experience streamlined, flexible editing with Color Finale® Transcoder 2.
Canon and Nikon raw video clips on the Final Cut Pro timeline
Using your Canon and Nikon cameras for video work but don’t want the hassle of learning a new video editor? Import raw clips of up to 8K directly into the Final Cut Pro timeline and start editing immediately.
Full control over RAW processing
Use controls found in typical RAW conversion software to adjust white balance, ISO and other camera specific parameters.
Standalone app capability
Don’t have Final Cut Pro? No worries. While Color Finale® Transcoder 2 integrates as a workflow extension in Final Cut Pro it also functions as a standalone app, allowing you use your preferred NLE for editing.
Scopes to quickly evaluate RAW footage
Scopes to quickly evaluate RAW footage Use RGB Parade, Waveform, and Histogram scopes in real time to eliminate guesswork.
Forget the transcoding
Cut directly in the Final Cut Pro timeline! View and edit CRM, BRAW, and N-RAW without the need for transcoding, thanks to our Final Cut Pro plugins included with Color Finale Transcoder 2. Use raw footage like standard clips, audio included—no need for compound clips!
Full camera metadata in Final Cut Pro
Nothing gets lost. Ingest camera metadata alongside your raw footage, so you can view it directly in Final Cut Pro.
Image sequences
Create captivating videos from your RAW stills. Adjust RAW conversion settings before transcoding, and select the frames per second you require. Ideal for astrophotography, stop-motion projects, and timelapses.
Fast background processing
Drag and drop RAW based media into the Final Cut Pro Browser and Color Finale® Transcoder 2 will transcode on your GPU and import footage in the background.
Support
Contact support@colorfinale.com if you have any questions.
License Manager
Manage your license keys and active devices.
What are the minimum system requirements?
- Apple Mac with Intel or Apple silicon CPU
- macOS 13 Ventura and macOS 15 Sequoia
- Final Cut Pro 10.7 or newer or Final Cut Pro 11
- Internet connection for software activation and periodic online checking
What's new in Color Finale® Transcoder 2?
Support for Canon’s Cinema RAW Light format. Place, trim, and adjust exposure/white balance/temperature on the Final Cut Pro timeline without needing to transcode first. Try free for 7 days.
Do I need to have Final Cut Pro?
Nope! Color Finale® Transcoder 2 is now a standalone app and you can use it to convert multiple raw formats into Apple's ProRes, so you can pick up the work with any NLE that supports ProRes.
How many computers can I run Color Finale® Transcoder 2 on?
A license for Color Finale® Transcoder 2 activates two computers.