Adobe Media Encoder 2024 24.6.1

A new UI indicator in the Queue panel shows the total number of jobs and a breakdown by status when you hover over it. Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with subtitle burn-in

Adobe's development cycle suggests that is the final major stable patch for the 2024 line. The next release will likely be Adobe Media Encoder 2025 (v25.0) around October 2024. Adobe Media Encoder 2024 24.6.1

Before diving into version specifics, it is worth understanding the context. In 2024, video encoding is no longer just about converting an AVI to an MP4. The landscape demands: A new UI indicator in the Queue panel

| Feature | AME 24.6.1 | FFmpeg (CLI) | Shutter Encoder | HandBrake | Compressor (Apple) | |--------|------------|--------------|----------------|-----------|--------------------| | Hardware AV1 encoding | Yes (Intel, NVIDIA) | Yes (manual flags) | Yes (via FFmpeg) | Yes (experimental) | No | | Premiere Pro integration | Native (Dynamic Link) | None | No | No | No | | Closed caption burn-in styling | Full | Manual (text-based) | Basic | Basic | Full | | Learning curve | Low | Very high | Medium | Low | Medium | | Price | Creative Cloud subscription | Free | Free | Free | $49.99 (one-time) | Before diving into version specifics, it is worth

The 24.x release cycle brought several workflow enhancements that are stabilized in the 24.6.1 update: Maximum File Size for Export