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VEGAS Pro

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What is VEGAS Pro?

MAGIX Software headquartered in Berlin offers the VEGAS Pro line of video editing applications which combines the company's Sound Forge audio editing suite and a wide range of movie production features and effects.

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VEGAS Pro has established itself as the go-to video editing software for many companies, offering a range of features and capabilities. …
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You're on your own kid.

1 out of 10
October 14, 2021
VEGAS Pro is currently the primary video editing software for my company. However, after this latest upgrade (to VEGAS Pro 18 Suite) [we …
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Pricing

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Vegas Pro 18 Edit

$399.00

Cloud

Vegas Pro 18

$599.00

Cloud

Vegas Pro 18 Edit Suite

$799.00

Cloud

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is VEGAS Pro?

VEGAS Pro Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

MAGIX Software headquartered in Berlin offers the VEGAS Pro line of video editing applications which combines the company's Sound Forge audio editing suite and a wide range of movie production features and effects.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.1.

The most common users of VEGAS Pro are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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VEGAS Pro has established itself as the go-to video editing software for many companies, offering a range of features and capabilities. One key use case of VEGAS Pro is in the real estate sector where users utilize the software to design attractive videos for advertising and publications. By leveraging VEGAS Pro's professional video editing tools, real estate professionals are able to create visually appealing videos that showcase properties in a captivating manner, ultimately attracting a larger audience. Similarly, in the marketing sector, VEGAS Pro is widely used to edit advertising videos, enhancing their quality and delivering information effectively. Users appreciate the effectiveness of VEGAS Pro in improving the overall quality of their videos, making them more appealing to potential clients.

While some users have experienced stability issues with the latest upgrade, VEGAS Pro remains highly regarded for its wide range of tools and advanced capabilities. The software allows for seamless transitions, excellent visual enhancements through filters, and easy integration of third-party add-ons to enhance functionality when needed. This makes it an ideal choice for creating, editing, and converting various video and audio projects across industries such as marketing, education, and custom video work. Additionally, VEGAS Pro's compatibility with different editing platforms adds versatility and positions it as a comparable option to industry-standard software.

VEGAS Pro is appreciated for its stability and intuitive interface, which caters to users who value an easy learning curve. It finds applications in various contexts such as short advertisements, YouTube presentations, bug demonstrations, and general video editing tasks. Its ability to handle quick video edits makes it a preferred choice for tasks ranging from advertising and educational videos to product demos and bug fixes. Moreover, VEGAS Pro's functionalities extend beyond simple trimming and editing; users can also add text overlays, splice audio, and handle various project requirements without resorting to institutional licenses.

In production departments across industries, where consistent audio quality is essential for maintaining professionalism, VEGAS Pro is exclusively used to improve efficiency through templates and presets. The software has also found its place in the marketing, public relations, and editing departments for creating promo videos, color correction, and audio mixing. Whether it's producing web media for platforms like YouTube and social media or creating educational content that requires handling a variety of media formats, VEGAS Pro continues to be a reliable choice for video editing tasks.

Users highly recommend Vegas Pro for individuals in search of a comprehensive video editing tool with a one-time payment subscription. They emphasize its power and versatility, making it capable of handling complex editing tasks and delivering professional-level results. Additionally, users advise potential buyers to look for cost-effective deals. However, they caution that Vegas Pro requires a substantial amount of RAM, so it is important to ensure that your computer meets the software's system requirements for optimal performance.

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Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
Our editing department uses it for most video and audio editing tasks, including marketing videos and podcast audio. We use it because it is simple to use yet powerful enough for most video projects. Why take the time to teach someone to use Premiere Pro or Final Cut when VEGAS Pro can get the job done and someone with little training can be effective using it?
  • Social media videos for YouTube
  • Training videos for customers
  • Podcast audio
  • Not for motion graphics like Adobe After Effects
  • Seems like now they don't improve the software much
If you need basic video editing, anyone can learn to use VEGAS Pro and get a great result. If you need to make something that has to be used in other tools like Adobe After Effects, then maybe VEGAS Pro is not the best choice. But for standalone editing, it is my choice.
  • It can accept any video file
  • It can render almost any file type
  • Templates for rendering are useful
  • The cost is low, and it is a workhorse
  • Doesn't require a crazy powerful computer to run
Not as many options, but does what I need it to at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the complexity
Joseph Benton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This is a "Swiss Army Knife" of video editing programs with the capability to inexpensively add in Blu-Ray mastering as well as mix a live audio and video mix of media. Typically, we use it for producing web media for YouTube, Facebook and our websites for ourselves and customers as well as for educational purposes. We need something that will accept any format of media and turn it into something that can be published anywhere.
  • YouTube/Facebook videos from any source material including graphics.
  • Produce the highest quality videos for broadcast up to 4K resolution.
  • Creating video of any size for HTML output when imported into Articulate Storyline.
  • VEGAS Pro does not accept or import SVG graphics which is sad.
  • At times VEGAS Pro does not work well with the add-ons sold with it.
  • Despite its ease of use, some Hollywood-style effects are a real challenge.
There is not any situation I can think of where you can't use VEGAS Pro to solve a problem which calls for video. Many times I use VEGAS Pro to improve and master audio files for output or use it only for converting one type of audio or video to another. Where it may not really be appropriate is for 8K video editing since it does not handle that specification.
  • For web design, creating spiffy video which integrates with a site!
  • This software has paid for itself over and over since I started using it in 2003.
  • Every year or so they upgrade it and so I upgrade every five or so years.
First of all, VEGAS Pro is absolutely and by far easier to use with no doubts about it. I didn't need one class to start using VEGAS Pro while these other options require far more training and research. It's a Windows-based program first and so, unlike these other choices, uses typical Windows conventions with lots of right-click options and the kind of simplicity you would see in a Microsoft product.
I have rarely EVER needed VEGAS Pro support but have never found it to be anything to be pleased about. Again, I think I've only used it twice since Sony Vegas was bought by Magix and as such had minor issues but problems were resolved by reinstalling and taking it from there.
Vince Koegle | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize Vegas Pro exclusively in our production department. Vegas allows us to maintain consistent quality of the audio productions we deliver to clients. Templates, presets, and ease of use make our team more efficient.
  • We use Vegas nearly exclusively for audio production. The editing tools are easy to use. The interface is laid out well, so it's intuitive.
  • Plugins are readily available and easy to use when needed.
  • Since Sony sold Vegas, the customer service has taken a decline...at least in my experience. I've had almost no success in reaching anyone by phone and the email support is not very quick.
  • It also seems that I experience more instances of Vegas closing without notice.
  • It would be nice to have the option to save project files in formats that can be opened by other editing suites.
Vegas Pro is a great option for video/audio editors, videographers, and filmmakers. If you're only doing audio production, it's a bit of overkill. It has a host of features you won't end up using...and potentially add to the visual clutter in the interface.
  • Vegas Pro has been our go-to production suite for over a dozen years. It has helped increase our team's productivity while delivering consistent results.
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