Apple has today released ProRes QuickTime Decoder 1.0 which will allow Mac and Windows users to view Apple ProRes files using QuickTime.
The Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder software allows both Mac and Windows users to play Apple ProRes files through QuickTime. Apple ProRes is a visually lossless format that provides uncompressed HD quality at SD data rates.
It is an excellent choice for mastering and can easily be transcoded to distribution formats like H.264. With new support for playback on both Mac and Windows computers, Apple ProRes can also be used for review and approval of Final Cut Studio sequences.
ProRes QuickTime Decoder 1.0 is available for both Mac and Windows requiring Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 and Windows XP or later respectively.