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AATranslator - Translate projects from one DAW or NLE to another
| Convert sessions to/from ProTools, Audition, Vegas, Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude/Sequoia, Reaper, Tracktion, Ardour, Studio One, Studio Live, Wavelab, Pyramix, Audiofile, Fairlight, Waveframe, DAR, N-Track, Sadie, Tascam, Logic, Logic Pro, Media Composer/Adrenaline, Paris, Soundscape, Sonar, Digital Performer, Grass Valley, Lightworks, Cool Edit Pro, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, SAW Studio, TripleDat, Ableton Live. |
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Format Ext |
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Notes |
| ProTools 7, 8 & 9 |
.ptf |
Import &
Export
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ProTools vers 7, 8 & 9. Native PTF format (very limited import support for 'region groups')
For PT10 a 'Save Session Copy in"
as PTF works well
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| ProTools 10 |
.ptx |
currently in beta
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Import a native ProTools version 10 PTX format session file. |
| ProTools v5 |
.pt5 |
Import & Export |
Versions of PT from v5 can import/export PT5 sessions. PT5 & PTF are better formats for interchange than OMF or AAF (see here)
PT5 also supported by Pyramix, Fairlight & Soundscape. |
| ProTools v5-v6 |
.pts |
Import Only |
ProTools vers 5.1 to v6.9. Native PTS format |
| OMF 2 |
.omf |
Import & Export |
Avid video editors – Media Composer etc, Apple/Emagic Logic, Nuendo/Cubase, Pyramix, Samplitude/Sequoia v11 and later, Ensonic Paris, Sadie, Soundscape, Sonar, Digital Performer, Lightworks, Adobe Premiere, Audition CS5.5, Apple Final Cut Pro (export only), Soundtrack Pro (import only) |
| Ableton Live v8 |
.als |
Import & Export
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Native Live v8 format |
| Advanced Authoring Format |
.aaf |
Import Only |
There are huge variations in implementation between AAF files which results in most NLEs/DAWs unable to accurately read each other's files.
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| AES31 |
.adl |
Import & Export |
Nuendo, Wavelab, Pyramix, AMS Audiofile, Fairlight DR2, Waveframe, DAR, N-Track, Sadie |
| Ardour v2 |
.ardour |
Import & Export |
Native xml format. Understood by Ardour, Harrison Mixbus & Xdubber - runs under Linux & OSx |
| Ardour v3 |
.ardour |
Import Only |
Native xml format. Understood by Ardour, Harrison Mixbus & Xdubber - runs under Linux & OSx (AAT can read v3 and write v2 format) |
| Audition CS |
.sesx |
Import & Export |
Import and export Audition CS5.5 and later session files |
| Audition v3 |
.xml |
Import & Export |
Native session format. Understood by Audition v3 & AATranslator (limited import into Audition CS5.5 & CS6) |
| CMX |
.edl |
Import Only |
CMX/EDL - The mother of all EDL formats, Avid, Media Composer, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro.
Supported formats include CMX3600, 340, 3400, Grass Valley GVG4/GVG_7 & Sony 5000 |
| Cool Edit/Audition |
.ses |
Import & Export |
Import/read Cool Edit Pro v1.2 to v2.1 and versions 1 to 3 of Audition session files (ses) and export to AA1.5 session format |
| Final Cut Pro |
.xml |
Import & Export |
Import & export format for Final Cut Pro v1 to v7, SoundTrack Pro, Fairlight DR2 & Audition CS5.5 as well as export from Logic Pro |
| Final Cut Pro X |
.fcpxml |
Beta Import |
Import & export format for Final Cut Pro X (preliminary beta release with basic support - enhancements to follow in later releases) |
| Open TL |
.tl |
Import & Export |
Tascam, Apple (& Emagic) Logic, Nuendo, Studio One |
| Presonus |
.capture |
Import & Export |
Import & export format for PreSonus Live and Studio one. |
| Pyramix |
.xml |
currently in beta |
Import an xml exported from Pyramix or create one suitable for importing into Pyramix. |
| Reaper |
.rpp |
Import & Export |
Reaper native session format. Most aspects of this format can be read & converted if the destination format has enough capabilities |
| Samplitude |
.edl |
Import & Export |
Samplitude/Sequoia & Magix Video Pro, Reaper, N-Track |
| Samplitude |
.vip |
Import Only |
Samplitude native binary format |
| SAW Studio |
.edl |
Import & Export |
SAW Studio native binary format (old 'SAW 32' EDLs can be converted to SAW Studio EDLs using the SAW Studio demo) |
| Track Archive |
.xml |
Import & Export |
Nuendo, Cubase, PreSonus Studio one |
| Tracktion |
.tracktion |
Import & Export |
Native binary project file combined with .trkedit (xml) files. Understood by Tracktion & AATranslator. Export available from v5.6 |
| TripleDat |
.arg |
Import Only |
Native text project file combined with cut (txt) files. The native TDM & TDS files converted to wav.
Understood by CreamWare's TripleDat & AATranslator |
| Vegas EDL |
.txt |
Import & Export |
Vegas, Reaper |
| Vegas Script |
.xml |
Import & Export |
Vegas Script (.xml) format offers a far more “data rich” conversion compared to that of the Vegas EDL (.TXT) format |
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AATranslator was originally developed to take advantage of Adobe Audition's excellent editing capability where the result was to be mixed in a ProTools equipped facility.
Since then we have continually improved AATranslator to the point where it now converts more formats (including PTF, OMF & AAF) than any other session conversion program.
So if you have either a commercial or practical reason that makes it necessary to move a session from one DAW to another then AATranslator is probably your best solution.
AATranslator is being constantly developed with additional formats and revisions to accomodate the latest versions of formats we already support.
* Version 5.6 is now available (18/3/13) - PTX conversion currently nearing release *
* Details on how to purchase AATranslator can be found at the bottom of this page *
Does AATranslator convert everything?
The short answer is no.
DAW/NLE capabilities vary so enormously that a complete conversion between every session format is impossible.
We do convert far more detail than any session conversion program has offered so far but we do not convert either plugins/fx or midi.
Our focus is audio plus one or more video tracks (download our conversion guide for more detail).
While we do extract audio from many video files if your session consists of mainly video files then it's advisable to contact us as to suitability.
We will happily convert a test session for you, answer any of your questions and possibly add the ability to convert even more 'video' formats.
We are here to help you but before you buy make sure it suits your needs because at this price there are no refunds.
AATranslator is a PC program but is known to run very well under emulators like Wine for Mac & Linux users (winetricks)
* the 'standard' version does not support ProTools (PT5, PTS or PTF), OMF or AAF.
If your conversions involve these formats then you need to purchase the 'enhanced' version *
Standard Version $59USD (does not include PT, OMF or AAF) |
Enhanced Version $199USD |
Upgrade from Standard Version $140USD |
Feel free to make a donation |
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*All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders

Comments from a few of our users |
"So as a mixer you are going to receive a ptf. It is a deep feeling of loneliness but AAtranslator comes and gives you a big hug saying 'here is your rpp, kid'." Mim - France
"It worked without a hitch. A great piece of software and worth every cent" Joe - Canada
"If you do audio-post on anything...buy it" Daryl Pierce- Canada
"AATranslator saved my life, money well spent. Top notch people, top notch customer service, best converter software ever" François-Eudes Chanfrault - France
"Just a quick thank you. AATranslator is really a life saver for me.
Your team makes a wonderful product and I couldn't be happier with it." Sam Damask - MA, USA
"Wow. I can't say much else. That is truly amazing! It worked flawlessly with both the open tl and the .capture files. I am SO impressed! Thank you so much!"
D.J. Kruzer, K.S.D. Studios, North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
"Your product saved our bacon for our 3D feature film. Thank you for the continued support, updates and all your hard work"
Manny Parmar, Inner Karma Films Ltd
"After converting a few PT sessions with AAT I never even thought about installing my copy of PT again. It's miles easier than even loading a song into PT and stemming."
Lawrence The Audio Cave
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