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How to import AVI into Adobe Premiere Pro

Transcode unsupported AVI footage into an edit-friendly format.

Updated September 4, 2026By

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

  • Media filesVideo or audio files
  • Choose MPEG-2Output matched to this workflow
  • Adobe Premiere Pro checkVerify before batch processing

Problem and solution

Match the output to its destination.

Check the codecs inside the source container and the requirements of the target player, editor, or device before converting.

Prepare AVI media for Adobe Premiere Pro

AVI is a container, so Premiere Pro compatibility depends on the video and audio codecs stored inside it. If a current Premiere Pro release cannot decode an AVI file, create an editing copy instead of installing an untrusted legacy codec pack.

Match the source resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, and field order. Import one converted clip first and verify picture, audio, and sync before processing the remaining files.

Solution direction

Apply the solution in the workflow below.

Transcode unsupported AVI footage into an edit-friendly format.

Three-step workflow

Create and verify one test output before processing the full batch.

Transcode unsupported AVI footage into an edit-friendly format.

01

Add the source

Load the AVI files

Open LosslessConverter and select Add Files. Add the AVI files and select the files required for this workflow.

LosslessConverter main window with the source controls visible
Source toolbarLoad the source from the main toolbar.
02

Match the editing application

Choose Editing > Premiere/VEGAS > MPEG-2

Open Output Format, select the Editing group, choose Premiere/VEGAS, and select MPEG-2. Match the resolution and frame rate to the editing sequence.

LosslessConverter Output Format menu with Premiere VEGAS and MPEG-2 selected
MPEG-2Select Premiere/VEGAS, then choose MPEG-2.
03

Create the current output

Select Start All, then verify in Adobe Premiere Pro

Choose an output folder and select Start All. When processing finishes, import the MPEG-2 files into Adobe Premiere Pro and verify picture, frame rate, field order, and audio.

LosslessConverter main window with Start All ready at the lower right
Start AllRun the task, then verify the result.

Try it with your own media

Process one file, verify the result, then run the full batch.

The free version limits many processing operations to the first three minutes. Check compatibility and trial limits.

Primary sources

Official references for this workflow

Use these first-party references to confirm current format, application, or device support. Capabilities can change after this guide is updated.