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Autokroma PlumePack

by Autokroma·Workflow

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Why we like it

PlumePack earns its place in the toolfarm library by handling copying, trimming, and transcoding of used media within a single Premiere Pro panel, with a free mode for smaller projects.

What is Autokroma PlumePack?

Autokroma PlumePack is a consolidation panel for Premiere Pro that reduces a project down to the media it actually uses. It can copy, trim, or transcode the used part of your footage into a new project, along with dependent files such as proxies, After Effects assets, sidecar files, and XML. Trimmed, transcoded, and copied media is smart-replaced in the newly consolidated project.

Beyond consolidation, PlumePack offers three optimization modes — Optimize, Minimize File Number, or each timeline clip into a unique file — and can clean unused items, filter by selected sequences (including nested sequences recursively), and export used media to a new location with unique, relinked filenames. Its Toolbox adds tools to trim or transcode selected clips, unmerge merged clips, and reorder timeline tracks. Presets let you save and reuse configurations, and the Queue supports batch consolidating multiple projects.

PlumePack supports Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, and includes a free mode for projects under 60GB. A demo video is available.

Who is Autokroma PlumePack best for?

Autokroma PlumePack is best for premiere Pro editors who want to shrink projects for editing, backups, delivery, and archiving by keeping only the media that's actually used.

How much does Autokroma PlumePack cost?

Autokroma PlumePack is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Copy, trim, or transcode only the used part of your media into a new consolidated project
  • Copies dependent files including proxies, After Effects assets, sidecar files, and XML
  • Smart Replace for all trimmed, transcoded, and copied media in the new project
  • Three optimization modes: Optimize, Minimize File Number, or each timeline clip into a unique file
  • Toolbox tools to trim or transcode selected clips, unmerge merged clips, and reorder timeline tracks
  • Presets to save and reuse configurations, plus a Queue for batch consolidating multiple projects
  • Free mode for projects under 60GB

Tags

#Premiere Pro#Consolidation#Transcode#Archiving#Disk Space#Media Management#Autokroma

Frequently asked questions

Does PlumePack work with Premiere Pro 2022?

PlumePack supports Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, so it runs on the 2022 release. Recent updates also added support for Premiere 2026 and macOS 26.2 Tahoe. If you work across multiple versions of Premiere Pro, PlumePack covers the current release and several older ones, so you can consolidate projects on whichever supported version you're editing in. Check the developer's page to confirm the requirements for your exact build and operating system.

Can one PlumePack license be used on two computers?

PlumePack licensing allows one license for the same user on up to two computers, as long as they are not used simultaneously. That means a single user can install it on, for example, a desktop and a laptop and switch between them, but not run both at once. For current licensing terms and any tier-specific limits, see the developer's page.

Which codecs can PlumePack losslessly trim?

PlumePack lists lossless trimming support for Apple ProRes (XQ, 4444, HQ, Normal, LT, Proxy) and ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW, REDCODE R3D, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Sony X-AVC, ARRIRAW image sequences, general image sequences such as PNG, JPG, DNG, DPX, TIFF and PSD, and Cineform. The full supported-codec list appears on the developer's page, which is the best place to confirm coverage for your specific media.

Is PlumePack free?

PlumePack is listed as free here, and it includes a free mode for projects under 60GB. As of PlumePack V3, the Trim and Transcode modes are available for free alongside Copy. The developer also offers Pro and Unlimited tiers that add features such as Presets and the Queue for batch consolidating projects. For current pricing and what each license tier includes, check the developer's page.

What formats can PlumePack transcode to?

PlumePack's Transcode mode outputs to H.264 (Low, Medium, High bitrate, and Adaptive), Apple ProRes (422, LT, HQ, and 4444), and GoPro Cineform (YUV 10-bit and RGB 12-bit with alpha). Transcoding runs through Adobe Media Encoder using a preset from a predefined list, and the transcoded files are automatically replaced in the newly created project. The developer notes more presets can be requested directly.

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