What's new in Adobe Media Encoder

Last updated on Sep 9, 2026

Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Adobe Media Encoder.

New feature

September 2026 release (version 26.5)

Match source audio for multi-channel workflows 
Automatically detect and apply source audio properties by matching the sample rate and channelization, keeping audio settings intact with minimal effort.
Learn to match source audio channel during encoding ›

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Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for Adobe Media Encoder releases.

June 2026 release (version 26.3)

Sony Burano V3 format support
Work with media from Sony Burano V3 cameras with support for new XOCN formats, improving compatibility across Premiere, After Effects, and Media Encoder. 

April 2026 release (version 26.2)

Apply Content Credentials preferences at export 
Use Export Settings to apply Content Credentials to your exported videos, including details such as linked social media accounts and generative AI usage.
Learn to apply Content Credentials preferences to exported videos ›

January 2026 release (version 26.0)

Media Intelligence in Media Encoder
Use AI-powered Media Intelligence in Media Encoder to analyze videos, allowing Premiere to search them instantly after import.
Learn to use Media Intelligence ›

Windows ARM native support
Adobe Media Encoder now runs natively on Windows ARM systems, delivering improved performance and efficiency for ARM-based devices.

Job count in the Queue panel
Quickly check job statuses in the Queue panel with the new Ul indicator, which shows the total number of jobs and provides a breakdown by status on hover.
Learn to track encoding progress using job count ›

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