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Premiere Pro CS5
By Adobe* from $22.99 * ★★★★★ (5/5) * Last updated in May 2025

Full Specifications

Reviews:	124K
License:	From $22.99
s:	543K
Version:	CS5
Compatible:	Windows, macOS

System Requirements

Operating System:	Windows 7 and higher, macOS v10.15 and higher
Processor:	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit
RAM:	8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)
Graphics card:	4GB of GPU VRAM
Hard disk space:	10GB of available hard-disk space

As a videographer who makes videos for clients, like wedding videos, corporate projects, and event coverage, I use Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 because its timeline editing tools are powerful. Therefore, I know both the good and bad sides of the program well.

First, Premiere Pro has all the tools you need for editing videos and works with many different file types, so it’s easy to use with different kinds of media. The interface is simple to use, which helps me edit faster, and the setup is quick, making it easy to start new projects and keep the work going smoothly.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Versions:

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version Windows 7

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.exe () 25205 Does work 244 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	45.2MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version Windows 8

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.exe () 24824 Does work 283 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	45.5MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version Windows 10

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.exe () 24182 Does work 221 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	45.4MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version Windows 11

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.exe () 23306 Does work 244 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	45.1MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version macOS Catalina

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.dmg () 22402 Does work 232 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	125.1MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version macOS Big Sur

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.dmg () 21930 Does work 275 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	123.4MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version macOS Monterey

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.dmg () 15709 Does work 233 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	154.5MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version macOS Ventura

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.dmg () 15942 Does work 254 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	123.9MB

Premiere Pro CS5 Latest Version macOS Sonoma

File name:	Premiere_Pro_Set-Up.dmg () 12935 Does work 287 Doesn`t work Copy Link Share Link
File size:	174.3MB

Key Features:

Great tools for editing on a timeline
s different video file types
Advanced audio editing options
Easy-to-use interface
Works on both macOS and Windows

Real-time editing tools

Unlike Premiere Pro alternatives, Premiere Pro CS5 lets me edit in real-time, which has been super helpful when working with clients. I can share my project timeline with them and get from the clients, making the progress faster. This has been especially useful for wedding videos, where clients often want specific changes.

Native for tapeless media formats

Premiere Pro CS5 makes it easy to work with different video formats without having to convert the files first. This saves me time and lets me focus on the creative parts of editing. When I'm covering events, I can import footage from different cameras and start editing right away, without any extra steps.

for audio and video codecs

Premiere Pro CS5 s many different audio and video formats, which is helpful when working with high-quality video and surround sound.

When I edit event videos with several audio tracks, I can easily mix and adjust the sound. The way it handles these formats makes sure my final videos are always high quality.

Multi-cam editing feature

The multi-cam editing feature in this version of Premiere Pro makes it easy to sync and edit videos from different cameras, which is important for events and weddings filmed from various angles.

I can quickly switch between camera views and create emotional yet engaging edits without spending hours matching clips by hand. This tool has saved me a lot of time and helped make my videos more interesting.

Compatibility issue

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 isn't compatible with older versions of macOS, which is a big problem for me since I use a Mac for editing videos. Because I can’t use Premiere Pro CS5 on my Mac, I have to look for other software to do my video editing.

Performance and speed

Sometimes, Premiere Pro CS5 can be slow and glitchy, especially when I work with big video files or many clips at once. This can be frustrating because it slows down my editing and makes my workflow less efficient.

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