Tokyo, Japan - September 16, 2025 -
Pegasys Inc., the company that takes video to the next level, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8, the successor to TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 7, scheduled for September 24, 2025 (JST). Marking the first major update in six years, the ultimate video encoder has evolved to the next stage.
This time, the software supports the latest formats such as AV1 and Apple ProRes, offering greater freedom of control and introducing a new dimension of innovation with a range of new features.
An all-in-one solution for video conversion, compression, and editing, TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 supports a wide range of input/output formats, fast and precise cut editing, flexible editing modes, and detailed output parameter settings.
This latest version adds output support for a variety of new formats and containers, including AV1, which offers higher compression efficiency than conventional formats, as well as Apple ProRes, XAVC HS, MXF, MOV, and ALAC. These additions enable it to meet an even wider range of editing needs. HDR (High Dynamic Range) color space editing* and RAW editing have also been enhanced, further expanding creative possibilities.
The brand-new "Smart Cut Mode" lets users instantly remove unwanted scenes with a simple drag action, while also allowing re-editing of cut areas, which is a first for the series. This makes precise, effortless editing faster than ever.
To improve the convenience and efficiency of editing based on user feedback, many enhancements have been made. These include a redesigned and strengthened editing interface, automatic subtitle transcription, multi-camera audio synchronization, hardware acceleration support via Intel® oneVPL and Vulkan®, and more.
Experience the next generation of video editing. Evolved into an all-in-one encoding solution catering to both consumers and prosumers, it provides a more flexible and efficient editing environment.
* PQ and HLG are supported.
Main New/Enhanced Features
Further Expanded Input and Output Format Support
- AV1 Input and Output Support
- Apple ProRes RAW Input Support
- Apple ProRes Output Support
- Nikon N-RAW Input Support
- XAVC / XAVC HS Output Support
- MXF Container Output Support
- MOV Container Output Support
- ALAC Audio Input and Output Support
- AVIF Image Input and Output Support
- WebP Image Input and Output Support
- 64-bit DirectShow File Reader Support
Enhanced Hardware Support
- Added support for Intel® "oneVPL", enabling hardware encoding and decoding on Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD GPUs.
- Support for Hardware Filtering on "Vulkan®"
- Real-time CUDA/Vulkan® Optimization, Eliminating the Need for Prior Performance Checks
Further Refined Editing Features and Interface
- RAW Development Settings Support
- Supports Separate Histogram, Waveform Monitor, and Vectorscope
- Supports HDR Editing for Slideshows
- Enhanced Gradation Function – Finer Control
- Motion Blur Added to Transition Effects
- Easing, Motion Blur, and Background Color Support in Slideshows
- Added Video Frame Cache Settings
- Added Undo/Redo and Keyframe Step Buttons to Player Controller – Customizable
More Comfortable, More Accurate, and Faster – The Cut Editing Window Evolves Even Further
- Introducing the New "Smart Cut Mode" – Breaking Conventional Wisdom
- Features Automatic Silent Section Detection and Cutting
- Added Skip Playback Function – Plays Output Range Only
- Easily Search Any Location by Hovering the Mouse
- Added Bitrate Display to Current Frame Information
- Automatically Restores the Last Edited Position
- Fast-Forward Audio Playback and Scrub Option with Pitch Preservation
- Preview Controls with Increased Zoom Magnification
- Clip Registration and Cutting for Split/Selected Ranges
- Support for Drag-and-Move Keyframes and Split Points
- Supports Undocking of Panels, Including Player Controller, Clip Properties, and Preview Settings
Even More Enhanced Subtitles Filter
- Supports Automatic Audio Transcription for Subtitles
- Supports Rotated Subtitle Placement
- Supports Top and Bottom Placement for Ruby Subtitles
- Supports RTL Language Input
- Supports Importing and Saving WebVTT Subtitles
- Color Font Support
- Supports Import and Export of Subtitle Files After Cut Editing
Some Other Improved and Enhanced Filters
- All Filters Now Feature Presets
- Enhanced Mask Filter – Easy-to-Use Range Settings
- Color Correction Filter Now Supports Color Temperature Option
- Newly Added Fill Filter
- Newly Added Margin Addition Filter
- Newly Added Upscaling Filter
Further Evolved Timeline Editing
- Multi-Cam Video Audio Synchronization Support
- Batch Clip Property Changes Supported
- Supports Middle-Click Drag to Move Timeline Ruler
- Supports Drag-to-Duplicate for Clip and Filter Ranges
- Added Enable/Disable Option for Video and Audio Clips
- Timeline Now Supports Custom Frame Rate Settings
- Enhanced Pre-Installed Assets
- Enhanced Text Caption Function
- Significant Increase in Timeline-Available Filters
Output Settings Are Now Even Easier to Use
- New [Reflect Source Information] Function Added
- Added New Output Resolution Templates
- Improved Custom Settings
And More...
For more information, visit the TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 webpage: https://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/tvmw8.html
About PEGASYS Inc.
PEGASYS Inc. takes video to the next level. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, PEGASYS was established in November 2001 with the release of TMPGEnc Plus — probably the world's most popular MPEG-1/2 video encoding software and, at the time, the only freeware video encoder. The company's two flagship products, TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 and TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7, anchor a strong lineup of retail and OEM digital video editing and encoding products for both home and professional users.
Recognized as a leader in developing quality video encoding tools for MPEG applications, PEGASYS Inc.'s technology is also incorporated into numerous commercial and professional video editing and DVD-creation software products. For more information about PEGASYS Inc. and its products, visit www.pegasys-inc.com.
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