MediaReactor Lite is a free PRM plug‑in for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Media Encoder that imports camera raw and MOV files without QuickTime and exports MOV or MP4, including ProRes and Sony XAVC‑S.
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About Drastic Technologies MediaReactor Lite
MediaReactor Lite is an import‑export PRM plug‑in for Adobe applications. It reads a range of camera raw formats—Phantom Cine, Panasonic VRW, Canon RMF/CRM, Kinefinity KRW, Codec CDX, Magic Lantern MLV and SEQ/SIV streams—directly within Adobe without a transcoding step. It also imports MOV files as a QuickTime replacement, supporting uncompressed 8‑ and 10‑bit YCbCr, Cineform and standard codecs. For output, the plug‑in writes MOV and MP4 files, including ProRes, Sony XAVC‑S MP4 and MPEG‑2. MediaReactor Lite runs on Windows 7 or newer and macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 15 Sequoia. It is a streamlined version of Drastic’s broader MediaReactor suite, focused on the most requested formats for Adobe hosts.
Features
- Reads camera raw formats including Phantom Cine, Panasonic VRW, Canon RMF and CRM, Kinefinity KRW, Codec CDX, Magic Lantern MLV and SEQ/SIV raw bayer streams, with no transcoding step required in Adobe
- Reads MOV as a QuickTime replacement, without QuickTime installed, covering uncompressed 8/10 YCbCr, Cineform and standard codecs
- Writes MOV and MP4 output, including ProRes
- Writes Sony XAVC-S MP4 and MPEG-2 files
- Works within Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects and other plugin-compatible Adobe products
- An optimized version of Drastic’s MediaReactor plugin suite providing the most requested import and export formats
Best for
Editors and compositors using After Effects, Premiere Pro or Media Encoder who need direct access to camera raw footage and MOV files without QuickTime and want to export to MOV or MP4 formats including ProRes.
Frequently asked questions
Which Adobe apps does MediaReactor Lite work with?
MediaReactor Lite works with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder, and any other Adobe product that supports PRM plug‑ins.
Does MediaReactor Lite need QuickTime to read MOV files?
No. MediaReactor Lite includes its own MOV reader, allowing MOV files to be imported without QuickTime installed.
What operating systems does MediaReactor Lite run on?
The plug‑in runs on Windows 7 or later and on macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 15 Sequoia.
What if I need formats MediaReactor Lite doesn’t support?
If a required format is not included, Drastic offers a Workstation version of MediaReactor that supports a broader range of import and export codecs.
Is MediaReactor Lite free, and are there licensing considerations?
The plugin is listed as free, but some codecs it can write (e.g., h.264/AAC) may require separate third‑party licenses.
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