AV1 Input Support

 AV1 Input Support

Now supports AV1 input, achieving approximately 30% higher compression efficiency while maintaining comparable image quality to conventional H.264 and HEVC. HDR color spaces and hardware-accelerated playback are also supported.

 H.265/HEVC Input Support

 H.265/HEVC Input Support

Now supports importing the "H.265/HEVC" format, the successor to H.264/AVC and the latest video compression standard. You can directly import and play back this format, which is expected to see wider adoption in the future.

 MXF Container Support

 MXF Container Support

Now supports importing MXF containers, which are mainly used in the professional market. TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 can also analyze multi-track video files and let you select the desired stream. This allows you to import video and audio streams contained within an MXF container without difficulty.

 10-bit 4:4:4 H.264/AVC Input Support

 10-bit 4:4:4 H.264/AVC Input Support

TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 is capable of importing the H.264/AVC High 4:4:4 Intra profile. You can natively play back H.264/AVC High 4:4:4 Intra profile files in the internal player.

 XAVC Series Input Support

 XAVC Series Input Support

Supports importing and directly editing high-resolution, high-quality video formats developed by Sony, including "XAVC", "XAVC H", "XAVC S", and "XAVC HS". You can import and play back footage recorded with XAVC series cameras without conversion.

 WebM(VP8/9)/ Ogg Input Support

 WebM(VP8/9)/ Ogg Input Support

Supports WebM and Ogg (Video: Theora, Audio: Vorbis) input. Both are open source formats designed to deliver high-quality video with efficient compression, and are widely used for web and mobile playback. TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 also supports importing VP9-encoded WebM files. 　　　　　

 Apple ProRes Stream Import Support

 Apple ProRes Stream Import Support

Now supports direct importing of Apple ProRes video streams, which older products could only import via QuickTime. This new feature allows you to directly play back Apple ProRes files exported from Apple Final Cut Pro and other applications. It also supports Apple ProRes 4444, including high dynamic range content.

 Simple Audio File Input Support

 Simple Audio File Input Support

This version is capable of importing and playing back audio files such as FLAC, MP3, and AAC. Of course, any embedded artwork in the audio file is also displayed in the player if present.

 DirectShow File Reader Now Supports 64-bit

 DirectShow File Reader Now Supports 64-bit

Supports loading native 64-bit codecs when using DirectShow, eliminating the memory limitations of the conventional 32-bit version and improving stability and performance in 64-bit environments.

* A supported codec is required.
* Operation of all codecs is not guaranteed.

 Title/Multi Stream Analyzer

 Title/Multi Stream Analyzer

An MPEG-2 TS, MXF, or PGMX file may contain multiple video and audio streams or video with resolution changes during playback. TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 allows you to analyze such files at any time and select the desired title displayed in the analyzer.

* Encrypted or copy-protected files cannot be imported.

 Achieve Free Display – Library View

 Achieve Free Display – Library View

Each of the library panels in TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 allows you to set the view type, either thumbnail view or list view, as well as the thumbnail size and sorting method independently. Since it can be operated not only with a mouse but also with a keyboard, you can quickly switch to the display that best suits your needs depending on the situation.

 Displays a digest of the content via mouseover
Story Thumbnail Function

 Displays a digest of the content via mouseover
Story Thumbnail Function

Just by hovering the mouse cursor over a thumbnail in the library view, you can instantly view a summary of the content. In addition to the existing Flip Display, this version also introduces a Movie Display mode that allows you to play back the Digest Movie. You can also play back the audio from the Digest Movie.

source movie: © copyright, Blender Foundation

 Capable of distinctions of the viewed or unviewed contents

 Capable of distinctions of the viewed or unviewed contents

Since a blue indicator marks clips you have already viewed or are currently watching, there is no need to remember which clip or where you left off. The playback will automatically resume from the last viewed position.

* This function cannot be used when the resume option is not enabled.

 Quick Preview

 Quick Preview

The library view includes a "Quick Preview" function that allows you to preview both the video and audio of a selected clip without opening the player window. You can reposition the thumbnail as desired and check the aspect ratio and audio channel mode.

 Features the Commercial Candidates Detector.

 Features the Commercial Candidates Detector.

TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 features the "Commercial Candidates Detection" function, which analyzes elements such as audio patterns and scene changes within a clip and then identifies likely commercial break points. The detected positions are automatically registered as chapter markers and can be used in the player to quickly skip or search scenes.

 Pegasys Product's keyframes can be used as chapters

 Pegasys Product's keyframes can be used as chapters

If a keyframe file (.keyframe) exported from a Pegasys product with the same name as the source file is placed in the same folder, the keyframes will be automatically applied as chapters when the source file is loaded as a clip.

source movie: © copyright, Blender Foundation

 Linking with TMPGEnc Series Software

 Linking with TMPGEnc Series Software

In an environment where a supported product is installed, you can open a clip directly in the TMPGEnc product’s editing window via the clip’s right-click menu in the library. You can start editing immediately without launching the main application or importing the clip.

Supported Products:

• TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8
• TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7
• TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 7
• TMPGEnc MPEG Smart Renderer 6
• TMPGEnc Authoring Works 6 Ver.6.0.9.11 or later
• TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 6 Ver.6.2.5.32 or later
• TMPGEnc MPEG Smart Renderer 5
• TMPGEnc MPEG Smart Renderer 4
• TMPGEnc PGMX PLAYER

 Linking with Other Players/Products

 Linking with Other Players/Products

It is also possible to open the registered clip with arbitrary software. Not just video players, it is capable of linking with an editing application such as Windows Movie Maker.

* Functions the same as Windows Explorer's "Open with" option.

 Supports Flexible Play Order by Playlist

 Supports Flexible Play Order by Playlist

In the "Playlist" category, you can set and arrange the order of multiple clips, whether different or identical, regardless of the sort order. This is ideal for videos meant to be played in sequence or for creating your own video marathon.

 Instant marking for reminders
– Color Labels

 Instant marking for reminders
– Color Labels

If you want to set a reminder for later playback or mark a clip without creating a new category, the Color Label function is a very convenient tool.Just click to add a color label to a clip, and clips with the same label will be displayed together.You can change the label to any color you like.

 High Speed Thumbnail Display + Scene Detection
“Smart Scene Search”

 High Speed Thumbnail Display + Scene Detection
“Smart Scene Search”

You can quickly search any scene by right-clicking while viewing the quick-scrolling thumbnail strip. Clicking the middle mouse button activates Smart Scene Search, automatically moving the playhead to the nearest scene change.

* You can enable or disable at anytime.

 Easy search with a simple mouseover

 Easy search with a simple mouseover

Simply hovering anywhere on the seek bar with the mouse cursor displays a thumbnail of the content at that point, allowing you to preview scenes without clicking. This lets you quickly jump to the desired scene without repeatedly clicking to find it.

 Fast/Slow Playback Function

 Fast/Slow Playback Function

In addition to standard fast forward and rewind, you can play videos at speeds up to 2.0x without changing the audio quality. Since the audio pitch is preserved at any speed, you can watch videos faster while still understanding the content. The player also supports 0.25x and 0.5x slow playback.

* Audio is not available at 0.25x slow playback.

* Standard fast forward and rewind support speeds of up to 8x.

 Newly Supports HDR Playback

 Newly Supports HDR Playback

In addition to supporting the import of main video files, such as H.265/HEVC, which support high-bit color, TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 now also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) playback^*. It detects the video information of imported files and automatically plays HDR content, allowing you to enjoy HDR movies without complicated settings. You can also adjust brightness using the RGB gain function as needed, depending on the source video or monitor.

* Supported formats are AV1, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC and VP9.

* PQ and HLG supported.

* Only Single Mode Player supported.

* This function cannot be used in environments other than that of Windows 10/11. Viewing in HDR requires an HDR supported monitor and a graphics card.

 Flexible Preview Control Focused on the 8K Era.

 Flexible Preview Control Focused on the 8K Era.

The Preview panel of TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 allows you to zoom in and out and freely drag and reposition the preview image. This lets you examine fine details in your video in real-time during playback.

  Hardware Decoding Support for
NVIDIA® NVDEC, Intel® oneVPL (QSV), and AMD Media SDK

 Hardware Decoding Support for
NVIDIA® NVDEC, Intel® oneVPL (QSV), and AMD Media SDK

NVIDIA® NVDEC technology, the Intel® oneVPL (Quick Sync Video), and AMD Media SDK are supported for hardware video decoding. In a compatible environment, TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 supports hardware decoding of AV1, H.265/HEVC, and other formats. On NVIDIA® graphics cards, CUDA technology can be used for filter processing. CUDA leverages the GPU’s multiple cores to parallelize complex processes, enabling more efficient program execution.

* Acceleration cannot be guaranteed in all environments.

* Requires a compatible environment.

 Displays Current Frame Information in Real-time.

 Displays Current Frame Information in Real-time.

You can display the current frame number and time in the preview area. The current frame type (I, P, or B frame) is also displayed in real-time*1, which is useful for verifying or analyzing video frames.

*1 Displays only in the MPEG reader.

* Enable and disable at anytime.

 Play from where you left off – Resume Function

 Play from where you left off – Resume Function

If you stop playback for any reason, you can resume from where you left off using the playback resume function. Even if the player is accidentally closed, the function keeps track of your last position so you can quickly resume playback.

 Multiple Subtitles and Audio Playback/Selection Support.

 Multiple Subtitles and Audio Playback/Selection Support.

TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2's player normally supports subtitles stored in MPEG-TS, MKV, and other files. You can also display subtitles from an external file you specify*1. When the stored subtitles are in "Text subtitles" format, you can adjust font size, color, border, and other settings to your preference. Subtitles and audio tracks can be switched at any time, even if multiple subtitles or audio tracks are stored.

*1 Supports SRT subtitles, PGMX subtitles and xsubtitle format.

* Blu-ray or AVCHD subtitles cannot be imported.

 Chapter Function Installed.

 Chapter Function Installed.

Just clicking on the chapter button within the player adds a chapter point. Added chapters are displayed in the list, and you can start playback from any chapter at any time. Also, when chapters are stored in an MP4, MKV, WMV, or PGMX file, they are automatically added to the list as chapter points when the file is imported.

 Rough, Dark. Make it More Easy to See.
- Filters

 Rough, Dark. Make it More Easy to See.
- Filters

TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2's player implements the "Double Upscaling" filter, which can upscale images up to 2× (e.g., SD to HD) using an appropriate interpolation algorithm even for low-quality footage, the "Contour Emphasis" filter, which detects edges and enhances picture contours, and the "Color Correction" filter, which can lighten dark footage. Filters can be switched at any time during playback.

* The Double Upscaling filter is recommended for videos with a height of 480 pixels or lower. It can be applied to higher-resolution videos, but may produce suboptimal results and may also reduce playback performance.

 Preview Image Saving Support.

 Preview Image Saving Support.

Allows you to save the current frame as an image file. TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2's player can play back frame by frame, so you can capture the exact scene you want.

 Intel® Quick Sync Video High-Speed Encoder Support

 Intel® Quick Sync Video High-Speed Encoder Support

Supports high-speed encoding via Intel® Media Quick Sync Video on supported Intel CPUs. H.265/HEVC encoding is also supported, in addition to H.264/AVC.

* Requires a compatible environment.

 High-Speed Hardware Encoder "NVENC" Support

 High-Speed Hardware Encoder "NVENC" Support

Supports high-speed H.264/AVC hardware encoding using "NVENC". Now also supports H.265/HEVC encoding on GeForce GTX 970 and later GPUs.

* Requires a compatible environment.

 AMD Media SDK (VCE) High-Speed Encoder Support

 AMD Media SDK (VCE) High-Speed Encoder Support

On supported AMD graphics cards, you can use the H.264/AVC hardware encoder (VCE). H.265/HEVC encoding is now also supported on RX400 (Polaris) or later GPUs.

* Requires a compatible environment.

 Exports just by selecting from the right-click menu

 Exports just by selecting from the right-click menu

To start exporting a file, you simply click a clip and select an option from the right-click menu. Multiple clips can also be selected. It is also possible to automatically add the exported clip to your chosen category.

 Exporting managed centrally by Export Manager

 Exporting managed centrally by Export Manager

The file export jobs are batch processed by the Export Manager. You can centrally control operations, such as starting or stopping jobs, or changing the job order.

 TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller Support

 TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller Support

Supports "TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller", an auxiliary controller that lets you control TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 from your iPhone or iPad. Combined with a keyboard, mouse, or other peripherals, it provides more options for controlling the player and makes editing more efficient.

 Clip levels up? Karma Level Function

 Clip levels up? Karma Level Function

The Karma Level function, which was well received in the free version, is now included in TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2. The Karma Level of each clip varies based on view count, actions, and other interactions. Track your engagement with each clip.

 Playback History Function

 Playback History Function

TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 includes the Playback History function in each window of the main interface and the player. You can play recently viewed clips again simply by selecting them from the list.

 Capable of registering the Default Player.

 Capable of registering the Default Player.

Normally, TMPGEnc KARMA.. Plus 2 launches the default player when you double-click a clip or press Enter. However, you can set any player of your choice instead of the default player.

 Library Database Save/Restore Function

 Library Database Save/Restore Function

With this function, you can save or restore your current library database and settings at any time. This is useful for backups or switching between multiple databases as needed.

 Thumbnail Image Import Support

 Thumbnail Image Import Support

Place an image with the same name as the source file in the same folder, and it will automatically be used as the clip’s thumbnail. Use it as a cover or eye-catching image.