How to Transcode HEVC MOV Footage for Premiere Editing?

Are you struggling to edit your HEVC MOV footage in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017? If so, you're not alone. Many users have reported that Premiere Pro does not recognize or read HEVC footage from their iPhone 8 Plus or other devices.

The good news is that there's a simple solution to this problem. To edit HEVC MOV files in Premiere Pro, you'll need to update to Premiere Pro CC 2018 (12.0.1) or later versions. This update includes support for the HEVC (H.265) codec wrapped in an MP4 container.

If you're unable to upgrade to the latest version of Premiere Pro, you can transcode your HEVC MOV files to a compatible format such as Apple ProRes or DNxHD before editing. This will allow you to edit your footage in older versions of Premiere Pro.

To get started, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start up HD Video Converter as an HEVC H.265 to Premiere Pro Converter.

Step 2: Click ‘Add File’ to import your source media to the program.

Once your file is added, you can select the output format and settings. For this example, we'll choose Apple ProRes 422 as our output format.

After selecting your output format, click 'Convert' to begin the file conversion process. This may take a few minutes depending on the length and complexity of your footage.

Once the conversion is complete, you can import the new file into Premiere Pro for editing.

In conclusion, editing HEVC MOV files in Premiere Pro CC 2017 or earlier versions requires transcoding the files to a compatible format. With the latest update to Premiere Pro CC 2018 (12.0.1), you can now edit HEVC footage natively without the need for additional conversion steps.

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