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What Is Adobe Premiere Pro?

Cloud-based video editing solution that allows businesses to create and edit videos, add effects or transitions and export completed footage on a unified platform. It enables users to add captions in video clips, create animated slideshows and streamline review/approval processes.

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Reviews of Adobe Premiere Pro

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.1

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Thomas
Thomas
Creative Commercial Video editor in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Broadcast Media, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Premier Pro

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: My overall experience has been good, I have always had process in place to make sure I was never caught short. It is definitely best piece of editing software on the market and it warrants its industry standard title.

Pros:

Adobe premier pro is my go to piece of software for editing. We output high end commercials and its ease of use to be able to collaborate effectively with other editors as well as integrate Graphics it truly has become such a powerful tool. The new caption tools are making it more cost efficient and time efficient to do our jobs.

Cons:

Premier pro has a history of being fairly buggy, but over the years I have noticed they have worked on this and in turn less crashes and hold up to our implemented workflow.

Sabelo
Administrative assistant in South Africa
Banking, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Adobe Premier Pro Software Review

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: It's been some years now since I started Using this Software I can say since I started editing videos over 7 years ago, I have been using this program so I normally upgrade with them as they upgrade to new versions over the years.

Pros:

I like the fact that Adobe Premier is and has always been a professional program since I started Editing videos.

Cons:

It is more Professional but please hear me well, there is nothing wrong with being professional it just, makes it hard for new customers or people who are just beginning in video editing it is not easy for them.

ZhiMin
editor in Canada
Arts & Crafts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A good editing tool but poor customer service

3.0 10 months ago

Pros:

Adobe premiere was my editing tool. At that time, it was considered much inferior than Final Cut Pro. Then, the company really did a good job and turned adobe premiere into a professional editing tool. It works well with Protool and AfterEffect (unlike Final Cut Pro X), it can export all different format files that answers the needs in the film industry. The file organization similar to Avid and more flexible than Avid. It allows the remote offline editing. Wonderful. Caption is so easy to work with. It's compatible with all other adobe products, animation, aftereffect.....etc. It has good potential for what it can do for film editing. It offers different interface for different job, like editing, audio editing...etc, and also you can make your own set up as well. It's awesome.

Cons:

I have a list of Cons here, 1. Poor customer service. Most of the time, if there is a problem, you go online or YouTube to find solution. You don't get answer from the customer service. 2. Constantly they put out updated version, causing trouble for file sharing. Also it forces you to upgrade your editing hardware. If you have a lower version of the editing software, you gonna suffer so much bugs and problems. 3. Too little in the library, you have to pay extra, buy and buy as if the subscription fee is not expensive enough. 4. Not enough game for color correction. Very limited and poor. 5. Not enough transition tools and options, very basic and dry. 6. I wish the sound editing tools can be a bit more, right now it's really basic.

Mike
Curriculum Writer in US
Education Management, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Powerful and easy to learn video maker

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: I was worried that it would take me weeks to learn how to start being productive on this software. After a few short video tutorials I was working and productive that same day!

Pros:

You can get started editing videos very quickly with this software. You do need to do a little bit of the tutorials to get started but in no time at all, you are easily editing videos.

Cons:

The cost of Adobe pro is a little higher than some others. However, like most Adobe products, it offers a lot of features. If you just wanted to make a single or a couple videos though, you may be better getting a cheaper and less powerful system.

Samuel
Samuel
Founder and CEO in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The Industry based video editing software.

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Adobe Premiere Pro provides a feeling of being a Professional video editor. It is worth the pricing.

Pros:

Adobe Premiere is a Standard Industry Video editing tool. Easy tobuse, you can learn video editing in few days and become a Video editor.

Cons:

Consumes memory space on your PC. Exports videos in large size of data, might need to compress output with a good video compressing software.

Katja
Sr. Learning Partner in US
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Versatile and Intimidating

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful software that can handle complex projects. There is a steep learning curve for beginners, so it can be difficult to quickly begin a project if you have no experience with the software.

Pros:

Adobe Premiere Pro is fantastic for complex editing tasks. Its advanced timeline functionality allows for multi-layered editing, precise keyframing, and seamless manipulation of audio and video tracks. Features like nested sequences, multi-camera editing, and dynamic linking with After Effects provide control over complex workflows.

Cons:

The main pro of Adobe Premiere Pro-it's ability to handle complex editing-is also its con. It can be intimidating for beginners due to its steep learning curve and complexity. The interface is packed with advanced tools and features and, therefore, can feel overwhelming for those new to video editing, often requiring significant time and effort to navigate and understand. Many basic functions are buried under layers of menus, and the vast amount of customization options, while great for professionals, can be confusing for first-time users. Additionally, the lack of hand-holding tutorials within the software itself means newcomers may need to rely heavily on external resources to get started, which can slow down the learning process.

Michael
Digital Media Marketer in Canada
Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

No other video editing software needed

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: I didn't want to use it at first but after some tutorials, I can't do without it!

Pros:

I don't need any other program for video editing

Cons:

Can't say anything bad about Premiere Pro

Anonymous reviewer
Photography, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good But a little slow

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: really good, easy help in colour grading,

Pros:

Best Software to edit videos, vfx, and audio dubbing.

Cons:

takes time to load a slightly heavy project.

Anonymous reviewer
Graphic Design Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy enough for beginners, strong enough for pros

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall a great experience and am able to do everything I need to and I'm sure theres a lot more features I haven't even tapped into since I don't do crazy editing, just the basics

Pros:

It's easy enough to use for a newbie but has everything you need for a pro

Cons:

Sometimes it takes a long time to export but I think that's just because my computer is old and slow

Alex
Graphic Designer in Canada
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best Editing Software

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Pros:

I like how Adobe Premiere Pro is a very powerful video editing software. It has all the features I need to edit my videos, and it's easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Cons:

I dislike that it can be a bit resource intensive, so you need a pretty good computer to run it smoothly. It can also be a bit pricey, but it's worth it if you're serious about video editing.

swapnil
Graphic design in India
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

An incredible and able video supervisor, effortlessly of purpose.

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

Adobe Debut Expert opens up a universe of chances for those trying to video creation, past the normal essential video altering programming. I have seen understudies who felt pleased with their creations utilizing different stages in a real sense change their past recordings following three weeks of class. Debut Ace can be convoluted from the start on the off chance that you don't have direction, yet the sheer volume of fans making instructive substance on Youtube, supported by lots of blog entries and Adobe's very stright-to-the-point instructional exercises on their assist with siting implies that your responses aren't far away. Presently on the negative side, there are the equipment necessities... Ensure that you observe these. Many individuals sidestep the effect of having an extraordinary video card, and that can be inconvenient. Adobe's items don't play well with more seasoned video cards. I'm expected to spend a chunk of change on an update soon. To the extent that this number related buff sees it, this is a basic condition. Phenomenal item + Fantastic people group + Magnificent help = WIN!

Cons:

The force of Debut Expert, as a piece of the Adobe Imaginative Cloud Suite is, as I would like to think, unparalleled for clients beyond the entertainment world. This is beside the force of the actual product, which permits you to use a large portion of the force of your imagination to deliver recordings, across working frameworks.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Not the leading one, but quite close

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Overall, it is a great tool, especially for those beginning to edit video that will not need a thousand different plugins and post production tools. It is simple, a little limited, but great for smaller projects.

Pros:

I like the fact that you can jump with little to no experience and start editing videos, adding transitions, and working on color correction right out of the box. It is very intuitive and easy to use

Cons:

The fact that it is not yet up to standards with the likes of daVinci or Final Cut, regardless of the functionalities, the biggest caveats for me are the limitations that being tied to Adobe Cloud can bring.

Joelle
Joelle
Senior Cutout Animator in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Animation, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I use Premiere Pro CS5

4.0 last year

Comments: It does the job, but there are a lot of cheaper or free alternatives out there that are also solid competitors. I use Premiere Pro because it is the program I learned to use and that I have a permanent license for. I imagine that some of the mentioned issues have been fixed since CS5, but the option to buy a permanent license is also gone, which is why I continue to use CS5.

Pros:

It has all the features I need to seamlessly edit and stitch together my personal animation and video projects.

Cons:

It's easy to accidentally unlink your imported files if you aren't extremely careful with how you set up your scene.

Noah
Development and Communication Director in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A Solid Video Editor Hampered by Software-As-Service Model

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I have had to lock Adobe from updating any further, as I've been warned that the next step will be incompatible with my completely functional hardware. Why would I want the software, no matter how good it is, to upgrade beyond my ability to use it?

Pros:

* The capabilities of the minute editing and onscreen effects really can't be beaten.

Cons:

* When Adobe switched to the software-as-service model, they took away the ability to simply own the product. This meant that they constantly have to tweak the product to offer the appearance of retaining value. That constant tweaking eventually leads to two problems. 1. the UI changes and tweaks established workflows (often only apparent in crucial moments) 2. the software reaches a point of ballooning beyond the hardware's capabilities if updates continue.

Matthew T.
IT Technician in US
Broadcast Media, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerful Product

5.0 12 months ago

Comments: This product is used every day but our reporters to import their field captured video to edit for their news packages. We use custom sequences and export preset in our organization.

Pros:

It is well supported and considered the industry standard application for video editing.

Cons:

The only thing I could say that I like least about this product is the ongoing issue of performance degradation that seems to come with each update. We use powerful editing computers and ever since 2024 version it has performed much more slowly.

Rachel
Owner ceo in US
Entertainment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Expensive and complicated

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

I really liked the options for adding various transitions and graphics and really being able to easily step up the quality of your videos.

Cons:

Premiere pro was charging me $50 a month on a year contract so I would have to pay out the rest of the contract if I canceled early it is the most expensive video editing program I have ever used. It is also the hardest to learn program that I have ever used. It does come with lots of tutorials as well as there is lots of information online but it was not very intuitive or user friendly.

Harsha
Its My Hobby in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Arts & Crafts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

My honest experience and opinion about Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software.

5.0 last year

Comments: Adobe Premiere Pro has efficient multi-camera editing capabilities that simplify the process of syncing and switching between multiple camera angles in a single sequence, making it ideal for projects shot with multiple cameras. By this it is helping me a lot.

Pros:

Adobe Premiere Pro provides a comprehensive set of video editing tools, including timeline-based editing, multi-camera editing, trimming, cutting, and more. It allows users to create complex video projects with ease and quick.

Cons:

Adobe Premiere Pro is a resource-intensive application, and to work smoothly, it requires a powerful computer with sufficient RAM, a fast processor, and a dedicated graphics card. This could be a disadvantage for users with older or less powerful computers. It is the major drawback of this software

Daniil
Daniil
Software Developer in Belgium
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Adobe Premiere Review. From a part-time content creator

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I've had one of the best video editing experiences with this app. Sadly, I am a hobbyist and can not afford this app, plus their competitor provides a better choice of pre-made effects and media to use. It is my experience, yours can differ

Pros:

Adobe Premiere provides solid functionality and anything needed for professional video editing. It has one of the best rendering and codec support, fluent integrations with the Adobe ecosystem, and a large enough popularity to find decent guides

Cons:

I would not recommend this app to a student or a person that wants to "try themselves in this sphere". Pricing is on an Enterprise level and even discounts with special offers make it affordable for a hobbyist. Also, using this app is not enough for a full video editing process. It forces you to have After Effects to make your own effects and transitions and is highly attached to the Adobe ecosystem

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Review on Adobe Premiere

5.0 last year

Comments: I have already used Adobe Première pro to edit an hour-long video. The complication is that it takes up enough space to load but once it loads the rushes, editing becomes easy!

Pros:

In Adobe Première Pro everything is possible. And that's what's interesting because we give you the possibility of creating the elements to use yourself such as transitions and others!

Cons:

Adobe Premiere Pro is a bit complex to use for a beginner. I think developers need to simplify usage!

Ariel
Director in US
Entertainment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Opionion on Premier Pro

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: I find Adobe to be a fairly useful and reliable tool to use. I do think there can be some options that can improve the experience but overall if you're trying to build confidence when it comes to learning how to edit I think this is really where you want to be if you want to get your feet wet and then Branch off from there

Pros:

In the beginning when I was using Adobe it did make editing kind of dummy proof which gave me the confidence to edit my own video

Cons:

Some of the color technology that you have in things like DaVinci admittedly are better than some of the options you'll get in Adobe

Wepnyu Daniel
Wepnyu Daniel
CEO in Cameroon
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My Good Experience with Premiere Pro

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: i do video editing daily since i have a brandng firm so yes it really helping me alot as i also earn from making videos for my cilents and also video branding contents for my startup business

Pros:

i started using premiere pro in 2017 and took 5 hours to produce a 3 mins video, it was very difficult but today am a big pro untill teaching others, ever since i came to start learning premiere i now produce very high video contents, here are some of the features that makes alot of sense in Adobe Premiere Pro- Color correction and Grading- Special effects and Transitions with alot of creativity- Integration with other Adobe Products just make it crazy and cooletc etci feel so bless using this product

Cons:

it lacks customizble motions graphics templates, which are available in other video editing software. and it lack a more advance noise remover tool, but how ever it still the best app i use apart from after effects as it helps me work alot on my creativityso i will keep on using it and recommending it to others

Al
Producer in US
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

One of the best if not THE best

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

It is the leader of the industry. It is a must have software if you are in the business.

Cons:

Sometime it crashes, not very often but it happened. You need to keep saving your work.

Mohamed
Lecturer in Algeria
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Another Powerful Video Software for Professionals and Beginners

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: A powerful video editing software that makes you feel like a Pro movie makers at a reasonable price. The panels is really rich and comes with many features or tools to edit, trim, add graphic effects, import trailers, customize colours, add titles and many other buttons to create a video at ease and in few minutes.

Pros:

Indubitably, the User's panel in Adobe Premiere Pro makes you feel like a Pro; it is full of simple and intuitive functionalities that make video editing like a piece of cake. You have a rich library of templates, which can be easily or in one click, added to your timeline. You have all the options, from trimming and auto-framing to adding titles and audio-mixing. Adobe Premiere Pro comes with stunning graphic effects and animations to make your video editing journey pleasant if not hustle free experience.

Cons:

First, though it is said that Adobe Premiere Pro is both, professionals and beginners, I think that it needs a lot of training; the fact that makes it unsuitable for beginners. Sometimes, the panel is dazzling though it has all features. It requires powerful hardware features; otherwise, it lags and blocks with exporting and encoding videos, and here, I like best Final Cut Pro.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Professional staff

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: My overall experience is very good. It is an application that fulfills its function in a very professional way. It's a bit expensive, but the results are really worth it.

Pros:

This is a high-level application. It really requires specific training, it is not easy to use but it really allows you to create very high quality videos.

Cons:

It's really a good application, personally I don't like the interface it's quite confusing compared to other words

Cheikh
Multimedia Content Creator in Mauritania
Media Production, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall, my experience with Adobe Premiere Pro has been very positive. The software offers many advanced video editing features and makes it easy to work with other Adobe software. While media file management can be a bit challenging, it hasn't affected my ability to create high-quality videos.

Pros:

As a multimedia content creator, I have used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos. What I like most about this software is its wide variety of video editing tools. There are tools for basic editing such as cutting, pasting, and resizing, as well as more advanced tools for adding transitions, special effects, and animations.Another positive aspect of Adobe Premiere Pro is its compatibility with other Adobe software such as Photoshop and After Effects, allowing for seamless work across multiple projects. Additionally, the video export and sharing features are very user-friendly, making it easy to quickly publish finished videos on different platforms.

Cons:

What I like less about Adobe Premiere Pro is media file management. It can be difficult to find and organize video and audio files within the project, especially if the project is complex and has many clips. This can make the editing process longer and more tedious.