BRAW Studio is a native Blackmagic RAW (.braw) importer for After Effects, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, offering customizable RAW controls, a desktop player, sidecar settings and a dedicated Premiere Pro panel.
Developed by Autokroma.

About BRAW Studio
BRAW Studio by Autokroma provides native import of Blackmagic RAW (.braw) files into Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. It mirrors DaVinci Resolve’s RAW color parameters using the official BMD Color Science and BRAW SDK, and includes a desktop player for direct playback and grading of .braw files. Settings saved to sidecar files are automatically applied across supported Adobe apps, and the Premiere Pro panel features a white‑balance picker, custom A/B comparison, 20 global presets, a trim tool, and quick metadata access. The free version permits unlimited .braw imports without a license, while a premium tier adds extra features. The plugin does not support .dng files.
Features
- Native .braw import in After Effects, Premiere Pro and Media Encoder
- Same RAW color parameters as DaVinci Resolve, using the official BMD Color Science and BMD BRAW SDK
- Desktop Player App to open, play and color grade .braw files from Finder or Explorer
- Sidecar settings applied automatically across DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder
- White Balance Color Picker, Custom A/B comparison, and 20 Global Presets stored across projects and apps
- Trim Tool that removes unused frames while keeping the BRAW codec at the same quality
- Custom LUT with the “Add LUT To Sidecar” feature and quick access to .braw metadata
Best for
Editors and colorists who need to import and grade Blackmagic RAW footage directly within After Effects, Premiere Pro or Media Encoder.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does BRAW Studio support?
BRAW Studio supports After Effects versions from CC 2019 (16.1) through 2026 (26) and Premiere Pro, Media Encoder and Audition versions from CC 2019 (13.0) through 2026 (26).
Does BRAW Studio import .dng files?
No. BRAW Studio is limited to native Blackmagic RAW (.braw) files and does not import .dng footage.
Does BRAW Studio run on Apple Silicon Macs and Windows?
Yes. The plugin runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) from version 12 (Monterey) through 26 (Tahoe) and on Windows 10 and 11, provided the CPU supports SSE4.1.
Is BRAW Studio free?
The free version of BRAW Studio is listed as free and allows unlimited .braw imports without a license; a separate Premium version is also offered.
Does BRAW Studio work with the Premiere Pro Project Manager?
BRAW Studio notes that Adobe’s Premiere Pro Project Manager cannot properly handle .braw files, and suggests using alternative tools such as PlumePack for project management.
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