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Premiere Pro Gains Apple M1 Support

Adobe continues to modernize its products for the new Macs

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 20, 2021 05:12PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Following a seven-month beta, Adobe on Tuesday announced that Premiere Pro now supports M1 Macs, and has added some new features. The M1 is Apple’s newest processor. It has a 8-core CPU made up of four high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores that give newer Macs a considerable speed boost. The first of the M1 Macs launched in November, and although the new Macs were able to run Adobe apps, those programs were not able to take full advantage of the new processor. Adobe has been quick to update its apps to fully utilize this speed. According to a post on Adobe’s official blog, the new iteration of Premiere Pro runs nearly 80% faster than on Macs with Intel processors, and can run CPU-demanding formats—like 4K video from an iPhone—smoothly on the app’s timeline. Among the new features, the one that stands out the most is the new Speech-to-Text feature that can quickly generate video captions. Beta testers have noted the "impressive accuracy" of the feature’s text and according to a Pfeiffer Report, Speech-to-Text led to a 187% increase in productivity. Captions can be easily edited with the Essential Graphics panel. Adobe’s public beta continues to test new features. Currently, a new Import and Export workflow for Premiere Pro is in beta and the company is preparing its other products for M1 support. After Effects is also undergoing a public beta with the M1 processor to gain faster exporting, previews, and effects. Character Animator is slated to get two new features: Body Tracker and Puppet Maker in addition to better performance. However, Adobe has yet to say when these new updates will roll out for M1 Mac users. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Restart a Mac in Recovery Mode AAF File (What It Is & How to Open One) Can I Upgrade or Downgrade to Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6)? The 8 Best Video Editing Software for Macs in 2022 Adobe Premiere Pro Review: Advanced Video Editor with Effects, Lumetri Color Grading, and More How to Speed up and Slow Down Clips in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 iMac M1 (2021) Review: A Visual Refresh and the Powerful M1 Chip How to Sign Up for Apple's iOS Public Beta Program How to Restore a Mac to an Earlier Date Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review: Apple’s Impressive M1 Chip Rises To New Heights iPad Pro (2021, M1) Review: Desktop Performance in a Tablet Using Graphics Cards for More Than Just 3D Graphics The 4 Best Budget PCs in 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review: A New CPU Changes the Game Final Cut Pro X 10.4.6 Review: Apple Refines Stalwart Video Editing Program with Color Grading How to Compare Processors Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies