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Professional ProRes Calculator

Calculate Apple ProRes storage requirements and data rates with our comprehensive ProRes calculator. Supports all ProRes variants including ProRes RAW, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, and 422 Proxy. Essential for Mac-based workflows and professional video production planning.

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Supported ProRes Formats:

  • • ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ
  • • ProRes 4444 & ProRes 4444 XQ
  • • ProRes 422 HQ
  • • ProRes 422
  • • ProRes 422 LT
  • • ProRes 422 Proxy

Features:

  • • All resolutions up to 8K
  • • Variable frame rates
  • • Accurate data rate calculations
  • • Storage requirement estimates
  • • Drive speed recommendations

What is Apple ProRes?

Apple ProRes is a high-quality, lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for professional video editing workflows. Designed to maintain exceptional image quality while providing manageable file sizes and smooth playback performance, ProRes has become an industry standard for professional video production, particularly in Mac-based workflows.

ProRes Advantages

  • •Optimized for editing: Smooth playback and scrubbing
  • •Broad compatibility: Supported across major NLEs
  • •Consistent quality: Predictable compression results
  • •Professional standard: Widely adopted in broadcast

ProRes Variants

ProRes RAW: Maximum flexibility with RAW data
ProRes 4444: Highest quality with alpha channel support
ProRes 422 HQ: Premium quality for high-end production
ProRes 422: Standard professional quality
ProRes 422 LT: Efficient quality for broadcast
ProRes 422 Proxy: Optimized for offline editing

How to Use the ProRes Calculator

1

Select ProRes Format

Choose your ProRes variant from RAW, 4444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, or 422 Proxy based on your quality requirements and workflow needs.

2

Set Resolution & Frame Rate

Enter your recording resolution and frame rate. ProRes supports all standard resolutions from HD to 8K with variable frame rates.

3

Get Storage Requirements

View accurate calculations for data rates, file sizes, and storage requirements based on official Apple ProRes specifications.

ProRes Format Examples & Use Cases

High-Quality ProRes Formats

ProRes RAW

Maximum flexibility with RAW data - ideal for high-end color grading

Example: 4K 24fps = ~300 MB/s data rate

ProRes 4444 XQ

Highest quality with alpha channel support - perfect for VFX workflows

Example: 4K 24fps = ~500 MB/s data rate

ProRes 422 HQ

Premium quality for high-end production and broadcast delivery

Example: 4K 24fps = ~220 MB/s data rate

Efficient ProRes Formats

ProRes 422

Standard professional quality - excellent for most production workflows

Example: 4K 24fps = ~147 MB/s data rate

ProRes 422 LT

Efficient quality for broadcast and streaming - smaller files

Example: 4K 24fps = ~102 MB/s data rate

ProRes 422 Proxy

Optimized for offline editing - smallest files with good quality

Example: 4K 24fps = ~45 MB/s data rate

ProRes Calculator FAQ

What is Apple ProRes and when should I use it?
Apple ProRes is a high-quality, lossy video compression format developed by Apple. It's designed for professional video editing workflows, offering excellent image quality with manageable file sizes. Use ProRes when working in Final Cut Pro, Avid, or other professional editing systems that support it.
What's the difference between ProRes 422 variants?
ProRes 422 HQ offers the highest quality with larger files, ProRes 422 provides excellent quality for most professional work, ProRes 422 LT is optimized for efficient storage while maintaining broadcast quality, and ProRes 422 Proxy is designed for offline editing with the smallest file sizes.
How does ProRes compare to BRAW in terms of storage?
ProRes generally requires more storage than BRAW at equivalent quality levels. For example, 4K ProRes 422 HQ uses approximately 220 MB/s compared to 4K BRAW 5:1 at 120 MB/s. However, ProRes offers broader compatibility across editing systems.
Can I use ProRes on Windows systems?
Yes, while ProRes was developed by Apple, it's now supported on Windows through various applications including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. However, encoding ProRes on Windows may require additional licensing.
What is ProRes RAW and how is it different?
ProRes RAW is Apple's RAW video format that combines the flexibility of RAW with the performance of ProRes. It offers greater color grading flexibility than standard ProRes while maintaining efficient file sizes and smooth playback performance.