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Export an Adobe Premiere Pro project as an EDL

With Adobe Premiere Pro you can export your project as an edit decision list (EDL) in the CMX3600 format. This format is the most widely accepted and most robust of the EDL formats.

When you set up an Adobe Premiere Pro project from which you will export an EDL, you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • EDLs work best with projects that contain no more than one video track, two stereo audio tracks, and no nested sequences. Most standard transitions, frame holds, and clip speed changes also work well in EDLs.

  • Capture and log all the source material with the correct timecode.

  • The capture device (e.g. capture card or FireWire port) must have device control that uses timecode.

  • Videotapes must each have a unique reel number and be formatted with timecode before you shoot video.

  1. Open or save the project that you want to export as an EDL.
  2. Make sure that a Timeline panel is active, and then choose File > Export > Export To EDL.
  3. In the EDL Export dialog box, specify which video and audio tracks you want to export.

    You can export one video track and up to four audio channels, or two stereo tracks.

  4. Specify the location and name for the EDL file, and click Save.
  5. Click OK.