Edius is a non-linear editor (NLE) that works with most modern video formats.[2][3][4] The software is capable of 3D editing. The software comes bundled with a large collection of tools, including NEWBlue Video Filters, proDAD video effects along with image stabilization for unsteady shots and for audio mastering needs iZotope VST audio plug-ins such as Audio Effects Suite, AudioRestore, AGC & Mastering Effects Suite.
Edius was originally developed by the Japanese-based Canopus Corporation and first introduced for Windows XP in 2003.[1] In 2005, the Canopus Corporation was sold to Grass Valley. The first version released by Grass Valley was Edius 4.0. Edius 5.5 (released around 2010) was the first version to support Windows Vista and Windows 7. The first version to support Windows 8 (and the first that was later discovered to also run on Windows 10) was Edius 6.5 (released June 2012). The current version (as of October 2023) is Edius 11.
Release history
Version
Release date
Notes
1.0
2003
Canopus Corp of Japan releases Version 1.0 of EDIUS NLE for Windows XP. EDIUS replaced Canopus DVEdit Application which offered a very simple, yet effective timeline editing interface.
2.0
2004
Version 2.0 of EDIUS includes more powerful editing tools including more flexible control of Tracks in the User Interface. Support for HDV high definition - DV tape-based HD.
2.5
2004
Version 2.5 of EDIUS adds support for Inscriber TitlerMotion.
3.0
2005
Version 3.0 of EDIUS continues to improve the workflow.
4.0
2006
Version 4.0 of EDIUS introduces Canopus HQ AVI Codec format. Further improvements to editing timeline and file management tools. Support for Panasonic P2 format and MXF support.