Dolby Vision Professional Tools is a command-line software suite for Dolby Vision processing and quality control on Linux, macOS, and Windows. The workflow is intended to help content creators prepare HDR and SDR deliverables for consistent presentation on HDR and legacy SDR devices. Metafier manages, edits, and verifies XML metadata; CM Offline renders Rec. 709 and other deliverables; Mezzinator creates Dolby Vision mezzanines. CM Analyze generates shot- or frame-based analysis metadata from HDR10 files and can produce MaxFLL and MaxCLL values for Dolby Vision XML. Masters can be exported as image sequences with XML metadata, or as IMF packages or J2K mezzanines with interleaved metadata. Dolby says analysis metadata creation is included at no charge in many professional grading and mastering systems. A paid Trims License unlocks artistic trim controls for home and cinema targets and may be used on multiple machines in a facility. The command-line tools are free; the Trims License is 1000.00 USD as a one-time purchase. Partner tool support can vary, and additional costs may apply.
Who it is for
The tools are intended for content creators, colorists, engineers, studios, and production companies preparing content for streaming services, networks, or movie studios. They suit teams working with Dolby Vision post-production and QC workflows.
What is good
- Includes free command-line processing and QC tools.
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- CM Analyze generates metadata from HDR10 files.
- Masters support image-sequence and IMF exports.
- Trims License may be used on multiple facility machines.
What to know first
- Trims License costs 1000.00 USD one-time.
- Partner support and feature availability vary.
- Additional partner costs may apply.
Verdict
The suite provides distinct tools for metadata, rendering, mezzanines, and analysis within Dolby Vision workflows. Check partner support and potential extra costs before relying on specific integrated features.
Dolby Vision Professional Tools plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video color grading software
- Free plan
- Yes
- HDR finishing
- Yes
- Camera RAW support
- Yes
- Color management
- managed
- Supported platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
