What’s new in Adobe Premiere Pro

Last updated on Aug 25, 2025

Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Premiere Pro.

August 2025 (version 25.4)

Live waveform editing
Audio waveforms update in real time as you adjust volume, add keyframes, or ripple and roll cuts, making it easier to cut to the beat or see how an edit impacts audio.
Learn how to perform precise audio editing ›

Edit faster with Multi Transitions
Quickly apply, edit, and manage transitions across multiple audio and video clips at once, speeding up your workflow and keeping edits consistent.
Learn about editing with Multi Transitions ›

Snappier timeline playback
Measure your wait in milliseconds with the most responsive timeline performance yet, thanks to more under-the-hood improvements.

New hardware acceleration on NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
New hardware acceleration of 10-bit 4:2:2 media in both H.264 and HEVC codecs on NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, providing improved performance for formats that combine small file size and great quality.

ARRIRAW HDE decoding support
New support for ARRIRAW HDE (High Density Encoding) enabling playback of ARRIRAW that is 60% of the original file size.

New preferences for Graphics
Set your preferred default fonts for text, subtitles, and closed captions, and ensure wide-aspect CEA-708 captions are imported correctly through the new settings available under Preferences > Graphics.
Learn more about the graphics preferences ›

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Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for previous Premiere Pro releases.


Advanced filtering in the Search panel
Apply metadata-based filters to refine your search results. Whether you're working with hundreds of clips or trying to track down that one perfect shot, advanced filtering helps you zero in faster.
Learn how to refine your search results ›

Label colors in sequence tabs
You can display and change the label color of sequences directly in the Timeline panel, enhancing organization and making complex projects easier to manage.
Learn how to visually categorize sequences ›

Improved data range and color metadata handling for DNxHR, DNxHD, and PNG
Premiere Pro now auto-applies correct data ranges for DNxHR/DNxHD (MXF) and PNGs, preserving super-whites and sub-blacks. It supports CICP color metadata and offers precise color space and HDR export controls.

Support for NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture GPUs
Hardware acceleration of 10-bit 4:2:2 video provides dramatically improved playback performance.

Add frames using Generative Extend
You can now use generative AI to seamlessly add frames to the beginning or end of a clip.
Learn how to use Generative Extend ›

Find footage faster with media intelligence
Search through visuals, transcripts, and metadata across thousands of shots in seconds using the new AI-powered media intelligence.
Learn how to quickly locate your shot ›

Generate multilingual captions with Translate Captions
Automatically generate captions to effortlessly connect with audiences worldwide.
Learn how to Translate Captions ›

Improved Color Management
Working with wide-gamut and log media is now easier, with simpler exports and faster color workflows.
Learn more about the new features ›

Added support for import of MKV (H.264/AAC) files
Support for MKV (H.264/AAC) files was rewritten to improve compatibility and performance, allowing for seamless playback and editing of MKV files.

Export videos with Content Credentials
Add Content Credentials to your videos on export from Premiere Pro or when queued in Adobe Media Encoder.
Learn more about Content Credentials ›

Dynamic waveforms
Enabled by default, audio waveforms now reflect adjustments to clip volume.
Learn how to enable the waveform display ›

Hardware acceleration for Canon Cinema RAW Light
Get faster performance with Canon Cinema RAW Light in Premiere Pro, now hardware-accelerated on Apple silicon.

Rounded corners for Timeline clips
With a friendlier look, the new design is easier to read and more comfortable for long sessions.

Enhanced H.264 performance
Completely rewritten H.264 support delivers up to 4x faster performance on Apple silicon and up to 2x faster on Windows.

Properties panel in Premiere Pro
With smart tool suggestions, the Properties panel helps new users learn quickly and pros work more efficiently.
Learn to create text styles using the Properties panel ›

Refreshed, modern design
With two dark modes, a light mode, and a high-contrast accessibility mode, users can customize the look and feel.
Learn how to set appearance preferences ›

New Project creation dialog
Set up new projects quickly using features like naming, storage selection, templates, settings, and a skip import option.
Learn how to start a new project ›

Expanded Canon support
Canon EOS C80 files are supported natively, letting you import and edit instantly without transcoding.

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