EDL Importer

Seamlessly import EDLs directly into After Effects with automatic media linking and flexible composition building.


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Description

Simplify Your AE Roundtrip

EDL Importer bridges the gap between your editing software (like Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere) and After Effects, allowing you to seamlessly import Edit Decision Lists (EDLs) and automatically link your source media files.

  • Import EDL files with simple drag and drop
  • Automatically search and link source media files
  • Choose between three different build modes for After Effects
  • Maintain precise timecode and edit points
  • Configure custom composition settings
  • Add optional handles to your clips
  • Import EDL markers and CDL data
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Import EDL & Link Media

Drag in your EDL file, specify your media location, and EDL Importer will automatically find and link your source files with customizable search options.

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Build After Effects Compositions

Choose from three different build modes: single sequence, individual compositions, or sequence with nested compositions—all with customizable settings.

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Flexible Configuration Options

EDL Search Options

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Sequence Build Options

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EDL Compatibility

While EDL Importer works with most standard EDL formats, some EDLs might have different specifications or non-standard formatting. We're committed to making EDL Importer work with as many EDL formats as possible.

If you encounter an EDL that doesn't import correctly, please open a support ticket and attach the EDL file.

Additional Actions (New in version 1.1)

Full Walk Through

Discussions

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Version History

1.1.0 -

Nov 12, 2025

- Added additional actions for working with individual EDL elements (Markers, CDLs, Reference videos)
- Added truncate markers option to trim marker comments at first space
- Fixed misalignment due to footageTimecodeDisplayStartType
- Update licensing framework to 4.1.12

1.0.0 -

Apr 9, 2025

Initial release

Compatibility

After Effects

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