How to convert a .R3D file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .R3D file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .R3D file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .R3D file?
Everything worth knowing about REDCODE RAW Video.
An R3D file is REDCODE RAW, the camera-original footage recorded by RED Digital Cinema cameras. Standard media players cannot open it; use RED's free REDCINE-X PRO, or import it into DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro. To share the footage, export to MOV (ProRes) or MP4 from within those tools.
Programs that open .R3D files
- Windows
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, REDCINE-X Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- macOS
- Apple Final Cut Pro, REDCINE-X Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- Linux
- DaVinci Resolve (Linux)
| Full name | REDCODE RAW Video |
|---|---|
| Developer | RED Digital Cinema |
| First released | 2007 (RED ONE camera) |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | video/x-red-r3d |
| Signature | 52 45 44 32 ("RED2" - RED clip container marker near the file start) |
Related viewers
Other free tools to open and preview your files.
Is my .R3D file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .R3D file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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