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EDIUS
by EDIUS
What EDIUS is
EDIUS is Windows desktop video editing software from EDIUS, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It is aimed at professional and ambitious video work, including filmmaking, video journalism, YouTube production, education, broadcasting, studios, production companies and government agencies. EDIUS 11 edits multiple layers of 4K material in real time and includes color correction, filters, background rendering, plus HDR import, editing and export. Its listed tools include AI noise elimination, speech-to-text captions, a multitrack audio editor and integration with third-party AI services. Mync manages media, projects and sequences, transcodes files using presets and monitors background jobs. Pro, Workgroup and Broadcast editions are available; Broadcast includes a Dolby Professional broadcasting license. Chorus Hub Server is an optional collaboration service for multiple editors. EDIUS supports AJA and Blackmagic Design hardware and native OFX plug-ins. A 30-day full trial adds a watermark. Pricing includes paid monthly plans and a permanent-license option through authorized resellers.
Who it suits
EDIUS suits Windows users handling professional or advanced video projects, including 4K work and broadcast production. Its editions and optional collaboration tools also fit teams, schools and organizations with specific workflows.
What it does well
- Real-time editing of multiple 4K layers
- HDR import, editing and export
- Speech-to-text captions and AI noise elimination
- Mync media and background-job management
- Team collaboration through optional Chorus Hub Server
What to know first
- Windows only; no web or mobile app
- No free plan
- Trial output and preview include a watermark
- Stereoscopic 3D editing is no longer supported
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EDIUS 11 Pro | Standard version for individual users | €399 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Pro Education | For students, teachers, universities and schools · Not for commercial use | €149 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Pro Jump 2 Upgrade (Crossgrade) | Crossgrade edition | €299 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Pro Jump Upgrade | Upgrade from eligible previous EDIUS editions | €249 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Pro Upgrade from EDIUS X Pro/Workgroup | Upgrade from EDIUS X Pro or Workgroup | €149 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Workgroup | Extended format support and integration | €799 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Workgroup Education | For students, teachers, universities and schools · Not for commercial use | €299 a month |
| EDIUS 11 Workgroup Jump 2 Upgrade (Crossgrade) | Crossgrade edition | €549 a month |
The first 8 of 13 plans, as edius.net lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
EDIUS combines layered 4K editing, HDR, audio, captioning and media-management tools in a Windows application. Check edition requirements, activation rules and optional components before choosing it.
Facts from EDIUS's own pages
- Activation
- EDIUS 11 requires internet access for initial license activation and then once per month to maintain usage; offline activation and use are available for Workgroup. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- AI and audio
- EDIUS 11 lists AI noise elimination, speech-to-text captions, a multitrack audio editor and the ability to integrate third-party AI services. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- The optional Chorus Hub Server lets multiple EDIUS 11 editors collaborate using project and clip metadata, with media stored on suitable network storage or a third-party cloud provider. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Distributor
- The site identifies magic multi media GmbH in Grünwald, Germany, as responsible for the site and as the worldwide Grass Valley EDIUS distributor. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Editing
- EDIUS 11 supports real-time editing of multiple layers of 4K material with color correction and filters, and includes background rendering and HDR import, editing and export. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Editions
- EDIUS 11 is offered in Pro, Workgroup and Broadcast variants; Broadcast is described as designed especially for broadcasters and includes a Dolby Professional broadcasting license. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- 4K export
- Yes · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Canada · edius.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- EDIUS 11 supports I/O hardware from AJA and Blackmagic Design and native OFX plug-ins; optional plug-ins are sold separately. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Media management
- EDIUS 11 includes Mync for managing media, projects and sequences, transcoding files with presets, and monitoring background jobs. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- No · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Notable limits
- EDIUS 11 no longer supports stereoscopic 3D editing; the maker recommends EDIUS X for that function. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EDIUS is video editing software for professionals and ambitious video enthusiasts, including filmmakers, video journalists, YouTubers, universities, broadcasters, studios, production companies and government agencies. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs customers to authorized EDIUS resellers for advice and post-purchase technical support, and also lists English and German user forums. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- EDIUS 11 requires Windows 10 64-bit version 21H2 or later, or Windows 11; minimum memory is 8 GB, or 16 GB for 4K/8K projects. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Team collaboration
- Yes · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The free 30-day trial is a full version with a watermark in preview and output, requires an internet connection to start, and ends automatically. · edius.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Web app
- No · edius.net, 20 Sept 2026
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