
"Last week, I took some high-definition videos with my Panasonic Lumix S1RII camera at a friend's birthday party. I am not very familiar with the shooting parameter settings, so I chose Apple ProRes RAW as the frame shooting mode for the videos I took. The problem is that I can't play the video smoothly in Vegas Pro, let alone edit them. - DJ"
"I've got some 4K Apple ProRes RAW file that I need to import into Vegas Pro 18. The problem is that it takes too much time importing files is unacceptable to me. I thought, since Apple ProRes RAW is an Apple codec, that I could just import the ProRes Raw on an Windows 11 machine, but no luck. I'm wondering if there's any way around the Apple ProRes RAW to Vegas Pro importing issue. - Hank"
About Apple ProRes RAW
Apple ProRes RAW is a cutting-edge video codec developed by Apple Inc., designed to combine the flexibility of RAW video capture with the efficiency of the ProRes family. It bridges the gap between uncompressed RAW data and traditional compressed formats, offering filmmakers and video professionals unparalleled creative control while maintaining manageable file sizes and smooth playback performance. Apple ProRes RAW redefines professional video workflows by merging the advantages of RAW and ProRes. It empowers creators to push creative boundaries while maintaining efficiency, making it a go-to choice for high-end production and post-production pipelines.
About Vegas Pro
Vegas Pro is a robust video editing software developed by MAGIX, designed for filmmakers, content creators, and post-production professionals. Known for its intuitive workflow, advanced tools, and flexibility, it supports a wide range of video formats and caters to projects of all scales-from YouTube content to Hollywood-grade productions.
Vegas Pro strikes a balance between accessibility and professional-grade capabilities, making it a versatile choice for creators seeking powerful editing tools without a steep learning curve. Its emphasis on audio-video integration, format flexibility, and cost efficiency positions it as a strong contender in the competitive video editing landscape.
Does Vegas Pro Supports Apple ProRes RAW Importing and Editing?
Vegas Pro supports editing Apple ProRes RAW, but it's not native. Vegas Pro 19 and later versions can import and edit ProRes RAW files. However, it's crucial to understand that while Vegas Pro supports ProRes, it doesn't natively support ProRes RAW, which is a different codec. Vegas Pro 18 and older versions do not support importing Apple ProRes RAW files. Can we edit Apple ProRes RAW files in Vegas Pro natively? Fortunately, there is an alternative easy way to fix the issue. The way recommended here is transcode Apple ProRes RAW to Vegas Pro more edit-friendly codec like MPEG-2, H.264, and WMV. Along some help from Acrok Video Converter Ultimate, you can do the job well and effortlessly.
Free download and try ProRes RAW to Vegas Pro Converter
As a professional and easy-to-use Apple ProRes RAW encoder and decoder, the program supports all formats of Lumix S1II, Lumix S1RII and Lumix S1IIE. It enables you to convert Apple ProRes RAW files to Vegas Pro native editing codecs and formats. Besides, with it you can also convert Blu-ray, DVD, CD to any other video or audio formats including AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, 3GP, MKV, VOB, FLV, AAC, MP3 and more. Now download and install the program and follow the complete guide below.
Converting Apple ProRes RAW for editing in Vegas Pro
Step 1. Add Videos
Install and launch the Apple ProRes RAW video converter. Click Add file icon to load individual videos for converting. You can also directly drag and drop the media files to the program. Batch conversion is supported, so you can load more than one file to save time. You can play the loaded videos by using this Apple ProRes RAW to Vegas Pro Converter.

Step 2. Set Output Format
You can directly choose the MPEG-2 (*.mpg) preset from "Editing Software" category for Vegas Pro which has been supplied by the Apple ProRes RAW file converter. The settings also works for Vegas Pro 22, 21, 20, 19 and other older versions. If you like, you can select AVC MOV and WMV as output option too.

Tip 1: You can also click "Settings" to fix the frame rate, bitrate, audio and video quality to your needs.

Tip 2: Acrok Video Converter Ultimate boasts an built-in video editor which allows you create professional-looking and personalized video while encoding video files. You can Trim, Crop, Add watermarks, Add effects, etc. Select the video you want to edit and click on the "Edit" icon to enter the video editing interface.

Step 3. Start The Conversion
Hit "Convert" button to start Apple ProRes RAW to MPEG-2 codec conversion. You can follow the conversion process from the pop-up windows. When all conversions completed, you'll get a pop-up notice. Just click "Open" button, you can fast find where your converted video files are saved. Launch Vegas Pro and import the vides to Vegas Pro to create a project for smooth editing. No more worries about the Apple ProRes RAW incompatibility with any version of Vegas Pro.