Professional DNxHD & DNxHR Calculator

Calculate Avid DNxHD and DNxHR storage requirements with our comprehensive DNxHD calculator. Supports all DNx variants including DNxHR HQX, HQ, SQ, LB, and legacy DNxHD formats. Essential for Avid workflows and professional broadcast production planning.

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Supported DNx Formats:

• DNxHR HQX (High Quality Extended)
• DNxHR HQ (High Quality)
• DNxHR SQ (Standard Quality)
• DNxHR LB (Low Bandwidth)
• Legacy DNxHD formats

Features:

• HD to 8K+ resolutions
• Broadcast standard compliance
• Accurate data rate calculations
• Avid workflow optimization
• Storage requirement estimates

What is Avid DNxHD & DNxHR?

Avid DNxHD and DNxHR are professional video codecs developed by Avid Technology for high-quality video editing and post-production workflows. DNxHD (Digital Nonlinear Extensible High Definition) was designed for HD resolutions, while DNxHR (High Resolution) extends support to 2K, 4K, and beyond. These codecs are optimized for professional editing environments and broadcast delivery.

DNx Advantages

•Avid optimized: Perfect integration with Media Composer
•Broadcast ready: Meets professional broadcast standards
•Scalable quality: Multiple quality levels available
•Efficient workflow: Optimized for professional editing

DNx Format Family

DNxHR HQX: Highest quality for premium workflows

DNxHR HQ: High quality for professional production

DNxHR SQ: Standard quality for broadcast delivery

DNxHR LB: Low bandwidth for offline editing

DNxHD Legacy: HD-specific formats (36, 115, 145, 220)

How to Use the DNxHD Calculator

Choose DNx Format

Select your DNxHD or DNxHR variant based on quality requirements: HQX for maximum quality, HQ for professional work, SQ for broadcast, or LB for offline editing.

Set Project Parameters

Enter your resolution, frame rate, and project duration. DNxHR supports all resolutions from HD to 8K+ with various frame rate options.

Get Precise Results

View accurate calculations for data rates, storage requirements, and bandwidth needs based on official Avid specifications and broadcast standards.

DNxHD & DNxHR Format Examples

DNxHR Formats (2K+)

DNxHR HQX

Highest quality for premium workflows and color grading

Example: 4K 24fps = ~400 MB/s data rate

DNxHR HQ

High quality for professional production workflows

Example: 4K 24fps = ~240 MB/s data rate

DNxHR SQ

Standard quality for broadcast and delivery

Example: 4K 24fps = ~150 MB/s data rate

Legacy DNxHD Formats (HD)

DNxHD 220

Highest quality HD format for premium production

1080p 24fps = 220 Mbps constant

DNxHD 145

Standard broadcast quality for most applications

1080p 24fps = 145 Mbps constant

DNxHD 36

Efficient format for offline editing and proxies

1080p 24fps = 36 Mbps constant

DNxHD Calculator FAQ

What is DNxHD and DNxHR, and what's the difference?

DNxHD (Digital Nonlinear Extensible High Definition) is Avid's professional video codec for HD resolutions. DNxHR (High Resolution) is the newer version that supports resolutions beyond HD, including 2K, 4K, and higher. Both are designed for professional editing workflows with excellent quality and performance.

Which DNx format should I choose for my project?

DNxHR HQX for high-end work requiring maximum quality, DNxHR HQ for standard professional production, DNxHR SQ for broadcast and streaming delivery, and DNxHR LB for offline editing and proxy workflows. Choose based on your quality requirements and storage constraints.

How does DNxHD compare to ProRes and BRAW?

DNxHD/DNxHR is optimized for Avid workflows and offers excellent quality with predictable file sizes. It generally requires similar storage to ProRes but may be more efficient in Avid Media Composer. BRAW typically offers better compression efficiency while maintaining RAW flexibility.

Can I use DNxHD outside of Avid Media Composer?

Yes, DNxHD and DNxHR are supported in many professional editing applications including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. However, they're most optimized for Avid workflows and may require additional licensing in some applications.

What are the broadcast standards for DNxHD?

DNxHD 145 and DNxHD 220 are commonly used for broadcast delivery, with DNxHD 145 being suitable for most broadcast applications and DNxHD 220 for higher quality requirements. DNxHR SQ is the equivalent for higher resolutions.