Convert ProRes to DCP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why ProRes 4444 is Ideal for DCP Creation
Apple ProRes 4444 is one of the highest-quality intermediate codecs available for video production. It supports full 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, alpha channels (transparency), and extremely high color fidelity. When you're creating a DCP for theatrical release or film festivals, maintaining image quality is key — and ProRes 4444 delivers that without compromise.
- Visually lossless: Retains image quality during compression
- High dynamic range: Preserves brightness and contrast values
- Full color precision: Better transitions, gradients, and VFX support
- Alpha channel: Useful for transparency in logos or layered graphics
Step-by-Step: Convert Your ProRes to DCP
- Prepare Your Master File: Export your film as ProRes 4444 (or any ProRes format like 422 HQ). Avoid bars, tone, leaders, or slates.
- Visit Our Upload Page: Go to our Upload Portal.
- Drag & Drop: Upload your ProRes file directly to our system using our drag-and-drop interface.
- Choose Your DCP Settings: Resolution (2K or 4K), aspect ratio (Flat or Scope), audio config (5.1/7.1), and language metadata.
- Preview & Confirm: Use our live preview tool to check aspect ratio cropping or padding.
- Generate DCP: Our cloud service handles the rest—color conversion, audio mapping, and naming convention.
Supports All Video Formats
While ProRes 4444 is the gold standard, our DCP generator accepts almost any common format, including:
- ProRes 422 / 422 HQ / 422 LT
- H.264 / H.265
- DNxHD / DNxHR
- MP4, MOV, AVI, and more
Just upload what you have, and we’ll take care of transcoding and conforming it into a proper DCI-compliant DCP, tailored to your festival or cinema delivery needs.
Key Benefits of Our Service
- Automatic conversion from any format
- Professional-grade JPEG 2000 encoding
- Accurate XYZ color space transformation
- Full DCP folder structure, metadata, and naming
- No software to install, no codecs to manage
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Whether you’re delivering to a major film festival or a local screening, your film deserves a professional DCP. Use the best source format you can — and let our automated service handle the rest.
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