Editready: 2.6.5
EditReady 2.6.5 was a maintenance update in the 2.6 series for the macOS video transcoding utility, primarily focused on ensuring compatibility with and transitioning to a fully 64-bit application .
EditReady is typically used by Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs) and assistant editors to "pre-process" footage before it enters a Non-Linear Editor (NLE) like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. By converting diverse formats (MXF, AVCHD, HEVC) into a single high-quality mezzanine format, it reduces the CPU/GPU strain on the editing system. EditReady 2.6.5
: Version 2.6 removed Apple's legacy 32-bit QuickTime framework, making the app entirely 64-bit for modern macOS versions. EditReady 2
The 2.6 release cycle marked a significant technical shift for the application, moving away from legacy frameworks to modern standards: : Version 2
: Includes "Color Awareness" to handle various color spaces, log types, and HDR formats, ensuring consistency when mixing camera sources.
For the latest updates following Hedge's acquisition of the software, you can check the official Hedge release notes . EditReady - Hedge