What It Does

PlumePack consolidates Premiere Pro projects by collecting only the media you actually used, trimming unused frames, transcoding to a preferred format, or simply copying files to a new location. The result is a smaller, self-contained project folder that is easier to archive, back up, or hand off to a collaborator.

It addresses a real frustration: Premiere Pro’s built-in Project Manager has known bugs and limited options. PlumePack includes fixes for those bugs and goes further with additional processing modes, filtering by sequence, and folder organization options.

Key Features

Trim. Removes unused frames from your media files losslessly, preserving the original codec, pixel quality, and metadata. Supported formats include ProRes, Blackmagic RAW (.braw), RED R3D, H.264/H.265, DNxHD, Sony X-AVC, and a range of image sequences. This is the most disk-space-efficient option when your source codec is worth keeping.

Transcode. Converts the used portion of your media to a different format via Adobe Media Encoder. Output options include H.264 at various bitrates, Apple ProRes (422, LT, HQ, 4444), and GoPro Cineform (YUV 10-bit, RGB 12-bit with alpha). Useful when delivering to a client who needs a specific codec or when archiving in a more compressed format.

Copy. Copies files along with all dependent files, including proxies, After Effects compositions, sidecar files, and XML. Handles merged clips and generative clips as well.

Sequence filtering. Rather than consolidating the entire project, you can select specific sequences to include. Nested sequences are followed recursively, so nothing gets missed.

Organize output. Choose whether the new folder mirrors your Premiere Pro bin structure or your original disk structure. Unused items can be stripped from the consolidated project automatically.

Toolbox. Available in PRO and UNLIMITED, this adds utilities like trimming or transcoding selected timeline clips individually, unmerging merged clips, and reordering timeline tracks.

Presets. Save and recall full PlumePack configurations for repeatable workflows. Share presets with teammates so everyone consolidates consistently.

Queue. UNLIMITED only. Batch process multiple projects sequentially, useful for overnight archiving or handling a library of deliverables at once.

Background processing. Added in V3.1.0, PlumePack can run in the background while you continue editing. Tasks pause automatically when Premiere Pro needs exclusive access and resume when you are ready.

Who It’s For

Anyone who regularly hands off projects, archives completed work, or struggles with bloated project folders will get direct use from this. It is particularly relevant for editors working with high-bitrate formats like BRAW or R3D where raw files are large and trimming can save significant storage. Freelancers delivering to clients, post houses archiving finished projects, and assistants prepping handoffs are all typical users.

The free tier covers projects under 60GB, which handles a lot of short-form and documentary work without any cost.

Pricing

  • FREE (no license required): Projects under 60GB. Includes Trim and Transcode, but output files get a _plumepack_free suffix. No advanced options, Toolbox, or Presets.
  • PRO, $79 one-time: Projects up to 2TB. All consolidation options, Toolbox, and Presets. Processes one project at a time.
  • UNLIMITED, $199 one-time: No size limit, all features, plus the Queue for batch processing.

Upgrade pricing is available for existing V2 Premium license holders. Discounts apply automatically at checkout when logged into the same aescripts account.