Files with mxf extension can be most notably found as video files saved in the Material Exchange Format, a subset of Advanced Authoring Format. It is a container format used for multimedia content exchange between cameras, video recorders, computer systems etc.
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the MXF file extension!
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Software that open mxf file
MXF file extension - Material Exchange Format video
What is mxf file? How to open mxf files?
File extension mxf is primarily associated with the Material Exchange Format, which was originally developed by the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) to act as an container format for wrapping video, audio, and other related metadata.
MXF format is also known as "digital equivalent of videotape" because the linear structure of MXF reminds classic video tape. Video and audio in MXF container can be encoded by various codecs supported by SMPTE D10 specification for professional video format. It is also known as a subset of the AAF (Advanced Authoring Format).
It is optimized for multimedia content interchange, or archiving and easily can be implemented in devices, like cameras, video recorders, computer systems etc.
Updated: April 13, 2023
The default software associated to open mxf file:
Company or developer:
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Premiere Pro is a timeline-based video editing software application and part of the Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud. The latest version is Premiere CC available as part of Create Cloud. Previous version was Premiere CS6.
Adobe Premiere lets you edit faster than ever by offering industry-leading, cross-platform, native file–based workflows and GPU-accelerated filters and effects with the enhanced Adobe Mercury Playback Engine.
Company or developer:
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Premiere Pro is professional video editing software. It is distributed as a part of Adobe Creative Suite, or lately Creative Cloud. The latest version is Premiere CC and is available in the subscription based Creative Cloud. It is also available for Mac.
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
A non-linear, QuickTime compatible video editing software developed by Apple for macOS / Mac OS X.
The last version, called Final Cut Pro X, has been completely rewritten and is heavily based on Apple iMovie. It supports various video formats including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), 2K, 4K and 5K film formats.
List of software applications associated to the .mxf file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mxf file, edit mxf file, convert mxf file, view mxf file, play mxf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting mxf files.
Software that open mxf file - Material Exchange Format video
Programs supporting the exension mxf on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open mxf file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with mxf file by default:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Other suggested software:
Vegas Pro
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with mxf file by default:
Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac
Apple Final Cut Pro
