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Media Encoder

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Media Encoder

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MK

Michael K.  
graphic design  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Media Encoderrr"

July 7, 2023

4.0

Good!

Pros

I like Media Encoder. I use it for many things! After Effects or video conversions, and to even quickly resize.

Cons

I dont really have any hate for media encoder. It gets the job done!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
College student  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Media Encoder is perfect to compress files"

July 15, 2022

5.0

Great, with making my life easier when uploading a project.

Pros

I study in animation and digital design and I manage lots of heavy videos and Media Encoder is a real life saver.

Cons

It is not intuitive, if you don't know how to use it I suggest to search for a video tutorial.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "encodeur"

October 3, 2023

5.0

this tool allows me to create DVD menus and export videos

Pros

is a tool for exporting videos to mobile devices and DVDs

Cons

its design should be improved and many new functions added for menu automation

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Media Content Specialist  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Straightforward and Easy Converter of Media File Types"

October 15, 2020

5.0

I find Media Encoder very convenient to use because so many file formats are supported.

Pros

I have used this to easily and quickly convert video and audio files. It is easy to select files and you can drop in many at once in the queue to be processed at one click of a button.

Cons

The layout isn't that intuitive and there is lot of unnecessary screen space wasted in panels for performing a straightforward function.

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Carlos B.  
CTO  
Internet  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Reliable & stable "

August 25, 2021

4.0

Biggest challenge is with encoding, but this made it easy.

Pros

Was plug and play, recognized Nvidia Quadro P4000 right away. Setup was more about preferences.

Cons

It does what it's supposed to do really well, I have zero complaints!

Reason for choosing Media Encoder

When it comes to certain things, it has to be brand. I've used other Adobe products so it was a no brainer.

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SH

Sabina H.  
Graphic Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Media Encoder used for exporting"

November 14, 2022

5.0

Pros

I honestly use Media Encoder mostly when finishing my animations. I have everything under control in there and I really enjoy using it.

Cons

From time to time the program crashes when there are too many things going on at the same time.

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VM

Vivian M.  
Consultoria  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fácil de usar"

July 27, 2021

4.0

Pros

Todo o conjunto de criativos da morada é fundamental para o meu trabalho, mas ter um codificador de mídia pode ser o meu favorito do grupo. Desde a mudança para o codec correto que preciso até uma rápida redução do tamanho do arquivo, o codificador de mídia é um salva-vidas.

Cons

Uma opção que não adoro neste software é o novo push com efeitos posteriores para que todas as exportações passem pelo Media Encoder. É incrível, mas uma exportação rápida para revisão é muito mais fácil fora do AE.

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LHA

Luis Humberto A.  
Student  
Animation  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Adobe media Encoder a tool you need"

August 16, 2022

5.0

I use adobe media encore in my projects and i find it very useful, sometimes the exported file is too big for the internet so adobe media encore helps me to lower the file size

Pros

Easy to understand it helps a lot if you're trying to export items in a specific format, very useful if you need a extra program to export, you can change almost everything about the file you're exporting

Cons

Sometimes the interface is slow, is hard to use in low-end/mid-range pc's, sometimes it can take so much ram so you need to be carefull

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KN

Kendra N.  
Designer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Adobe Media Encoder Review"

October 4, 2020

4.0

Overall, I have had a good experience using Media Encoder. I like that there are so many video and audio file output options. There are also several settings within the presets that can be adjusted to get optimal file size and quality for the exported media file. I also like how this software integrates with Adobe After Effects. I like that I can export my After Effects composition into a mp4 video file format, directly within Adobe After Effects. I also like that it shows you the status and estimated time duration for the media export/conversion of the file.

Pros

I like the wide range of audio and video export preset options.

Cons

Sometimes this program fails to load quickly and properly. Sometimes I have to shut it down and restart the program.

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PJ

Piotr J.  
video/grapher  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Encoder of a large number of file types "

January 25, 2022

5.0

Convert video material mainly from adobe premiere to output for viewing by customers.

Pros

Convert files to other formats in sequence, in order. Reads timeline from adobe premiere. A multitude of file formats.

Cons

Often, a compile-time error pops up if there is less disk space than 2 times the size of the output file. And the program does not warn you about it. With high compression of input files (e.g. from a drone or a sports cam), badly converted areas (pixel spots) are created.

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Esther M.  
UX / UI Designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Media Encoder still has no relevant competitors. "

October 20, 2021

5.0

Pros

I was using Avid for many years before finally convincing my former job to switch to Premiere Pro. And one of the thing that my entire team and I appreciated the most was media encoder. The ease of use to the multiple features, customization and option made us very happy. I still have yet to so a relevant competitor.

Cons

I can't recall anything that I liked the least about this software. It did the job really well.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
Animation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amazing software for compressing and coverting"

January 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

I mostly use this software to compress my videos and to converting mp4 to png,tiff, etc. I really like the ease of the interface and that i can easily compress and convert my projects, i used this software through out my collage years.

Cons

Sometimes it crashes but is because sometimes my projects are way to big .

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Andrés W.  
Sales executive  
Packaging and Containers  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best encoder on the market"

September 19, 2020

5.0

I use Media Encoder monthly to convert video tutorials from specific types of machines from Germany that come in different types of files and then send them to my clients in a more user friendly compression.

Pros

Adobe Media Encoder is a free app that does everything you need on the video conversion business. The process is stable and supports almost every compression and file on the market.

Cons

If you are on the market just to convert mp4 to mov, you don't want this app. Is not a light app for some computers.

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MD

Matija D.  
Principal  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Video encoder from known company to optimize any video"

November 27, 2023

4.0

Best option for encoding video edited in Adobe Premiere but with big consumption of computer memory.

Pros

Simple integration with adobe premiere for encoding multiple videos with different screen size and resolutions

Cons

Encoder takes big chunk of the drive when up and running in windows and also RAM memory when in the work.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Marketing Specialist  
Renewables & Environment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Utile per l'esportazione dei video"

February 20, 2023

3.0

Non ne trovo particolare utilità nel caso in cui lo si utilizzi solo per esportazione di progetti realizzati su Premiere o After Effects.

Pros

Interfaccia chiara con ampia varietà di estensioni video in cui è possibile esportare i progetti.

Cons

Non ho mai sperimentato problemi particolari.

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MG

Marco G.  
Web & Graphic Designer  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ottimo programma per l'esportazione multipla di video"

January 26, 2023

5.0

Ottimo software di supporto a Premiere Pro e After Effects. Non obbligatorio, ma utile in caso di esportazioni multiple a parametri diversi.

Pros

La gestione della coda in caso di esportazione di più video simultaneamente è semplice da gestire

Cons

Alcuni comandi meriterebbero una spiegazione più approfondita. Servirebbe anche un modo più semplice per indicare i vari parametri di esportazione.

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MS

Marco S.  
Marketing  
Restaurants  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The only one I use to render videos"

November 30, 2022

5.0

Pros

Before discovering the media encoder rendering videos was a headache. After this discovery, the renders became much faster and now with the final coding that was needed.

Cons

There are no cons that I can identify in the software. For what I need it has always worked without any problems and is very easy to use.

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EB

Elizabeth B.  
Graphic designer  
Public Relations and Communications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good headache"

May 16, 2022

4.0

So so. Its needed for my job so I have to use it and continue to learn how to better use it.

Pros

I like the functionality of being able to choose different formats for rendering videos and animations.

Cons

If you are not an expert in the verbiage of video exporting then this will be a headache for you. I'm not an expert, I'm mid tier on the knowledge and sometimes this gives me migraines. I especially do not enjoy the slow render times on difficult animations.

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AR

André R.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A Very Simple Adobe Media Encoder"

May 10, 2022

5.0

Overal Media Encoder is great to convert any videos into any formats or create proxies.

Pros

Adobe Media Encoder is great to create proxies and convert video/audio to any format.

Cons

The only thing I would like Media Encoder to improve upon would be the time it takes to export videos, other than that it is an amazing app.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Musician  
Music  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Facilita programar renderizacioned"

January 7, 2023

4.0

Pros

El poder generar una cola de renderizaciones para proyectos compuestos de muchos clips individuales, como cursos online.

Cons

La compatibilidad entre diferentes versiones de la creative suite es un problema.

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AA

Arthur A.  
IT assistant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "THE MVP"

February 11, 2021

5.0

I just use for exportation, convertion and it's pretty good

Pros

It's the MVP of the adobe software that can convert my projects, most of then from After Effects and makes me save a lot of time and storage. Very easy to use and fast

Cons

I don't see any cons for Media Encoder. It never let me down, not even crashes from time to time!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
会社員  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "プレミアに次ぐ動画制作の必需品"

February 21, 2023

5.0

Pros

動画制作に携わるのであればプレミアに次ぐ必需品言っていいほどのツール。ＹｏｕＴｕｂｅなどのオンラインビデオプラットフォームへ向けた動画制作はもちろん、映画、テレビ業界での編集作業も、まずはこのツールで動画ファイルをコンバートすることから始まる。それぞれの用途に合わせて適切なデバイス用にビデオを書き出すことができるツール。

Cons

特に思い当たらない。プレミアに課金していれば一緒についてくるサービスなので、特に費用感が高いというデメリットもない。むしろ得した気分。

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LC

Lexi C.  
E-Commerce Specialist  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent for switching file formats for different social media platforms. "

June 29, 2021

5.0

I love the options and simplicity allowing me to convert file formats on the fly without having to dig into one of the more complex programs like Premier or After Effects.

Pros

Using Media encoder I'm easily able to convert the file formats of all my video and audio files for use on various social media platforms which is a lifesaver in marketing.

Cons

I truly have no qualms, it's an excellent program if you have just a file you need to convert from say a MOV to a MP4 and don't want to go through a more robust program.

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EG

Enrico G.  
Graphic designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "The best solution!"

May 16, 2021

5.0

Overall it is the best solution: from its interface you can modify and manage all export parameters in a totally intuitive way!

Pros

I love the possibility of being able to continue working on a project while he autonomously continues the export of files.

Cons

The only problem that I have found is the slowness to the start, beyond this it works excellently and above all it does not slow down the flow of work

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FF

Felix F.  
Freelance designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Efficiency of Encoder"

November 25, 2021

5.0

Pros

Encoder renders videos really fast than rendering on other adobe softwares

Cons

The platform crashes sometimes. And could be inconsistent .

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