- 4K videos are an HD format that is 4 times the size of regular 1080p HD videos.
- Viewing and editing such videos requires solid hardware and software, and that’s what we’ll cover in the guide below.
- For example, Adobe Premiere Pro is perfectly capable of editing 4K videos, as long as your PC can handle it too.
- For more interesting tutorials, check out our dedicated how-to page.
4K videos are the latest industry standard in video recording, although 8K quality is also starting to emerge as well.
However, 4K is the new industry standard, as it is much more present in homes than it was a few years ago. With that being the case, users not only want to watch 4K videos, they also want to edit them.
With that being the case, we have decided to create this guide that will show you exactly what you need to do to edit 4K videos.
Contents index
- View and edit 4K videos
- How do I edit 4K videos?
- Use a professional level video editor
View and edit 4K videos
The only difference per se between 4K video and HD or SD video is strictly image quality and resolution.
However, since more pixels per frame need to be processed at any given time, the CPU and GPU load is exponentially higher with 4K video than with HD or SD video.
With that being the case, you will have an above-average PC with a sharp monitor to record the 4K video.
Of course, this requirement translates to video editing as well, as the CPU and GPU requirements are even higher than when you are simply watching the video.
How do I edit 4K videos?
Use a professional level video editor
The software also differs when it comes to 4K videos, as no freeware that you can download from the internet will be able to handle 4K video editing.
With that being the case, your only solution is to go with a limitless professional software solution, and no tool is better for this job than Adobe Premiere Pro.
