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Vegas Pro
Original authorSonic Foundry
Developers
Stable release
v2026.0 Build 66 / March 27, 2026 (2026-03-27)[1]
Written inC#, JScript[2]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows[3]
Platformx86-64;[3] .NET Framework 4.0[3]
TypeVideo editing software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.vegascreativesoftware.com/vegas-pro/

Vegas Pro (formerly stylized as VEGAS Pro and known as Sony Vegas and Sony Vegas Pro) is a professional video editing software package for non-linear editing (NLE), designed to run on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

The first release of Vegas Beta was on June 11, 1999.[4] Vegas was originally developed as a non-linear audio editing application.

The software was originally published by Sonic Foundry until May 2003, when Sony purchased Sonic Foundry and formed Sony Creative Software.[5] On May 24, 2016, Sony announced that Vegas was sold to MAGIX, which formed VEGAS Creative Software, to continue support and development of the software.[6][7] As of the end of March 2026, it was publicly announced that Boris FX had taken ownership of Vegas Pro.[8]

Each release of Vegas is sold standalone; however, upgrade discounts are sometimes provided.[9]

Features

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Vegas does not require any specialized hardware to run properly, allowing it to operate on any Windows computer that meets the system requirements.[10]

History

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Vegas Pro 1.0b running on Windows NT 4.0
Vegas Pro 1.0b running on Windows NT 4.0

Vegas 1.0 was released after a brief public beta[4] by Sonic Foundry on July 23, 1999 at the NAMM Show in Nashville, Tennessee as an audio-only tool with a particular focus on re-scaling and resampling audio. It supported formats like DivX and Real Networks RealSystem G2 file formats.[11] Martin Walker from Sound on Sound described working in Vegas 1.0 as a "very pleasurable experience, especially since so many functions are highly intuitive" though also criticizing some features as hard to figure out due to the lack of a central help file.[12]

Later, on June 12, 2000, Vegas Video and Audio 2.0 (also referred to as just Vegas 2.0) was released,[13] with its beta releasing earlier that year on April 10.[14] This was the first version of Vegas to include video-editing tools and was also the first to have a low-cost "LE" version alongside the regular release. The LE releases would continue through version 3.0 of Vegas but would be discontinued by the release of Vegas 4.0. Vegas 3.0 was released the next year on December 3,[15] and added new video effects, features for ease-of-use with DV, and support for editing Windows Media files. Vegas 4.0 was released on 6 February 2003 and added application scripting, advanced color correction, 5.1 surround sound mixing, and Steinberg ASIO support. This was the last release under the Sonic Foundry name after it sold much of its software suite, including Sound Forge and Acid Pro, to Sony Pictures Digital for $18 million later in 2003.[16]

Vegas 5.0 was released on April 19, 2004. Sony was also experimenting with 64-bit at this time and ported Vegas Pro 8.0 to 64-bit systems under the name "Vegas Pro 8.1".[17] Vegas Pro 9.0 added support for 4K resolution and pro camcorder formats like Red and XDCAM EX.

Vegas Pro 10 was released in 2010 with stereoscopic 3D editing, image stabilization, OpenFX plugin support, real-time audio event effects, and a few UI changes. This was the last release to include support for Windows XP.[18] Vegas Pro 11 was released the next year on 17 October, with GPGPU video acceleration, enhanced text tools, enhanced stereoscopic/3D features, RAW photo support, and new event synchronization mechanisms.[19] Vegas Pro 12 would add two new configurations: Vegas Pro 12 Edit, for "Professional Video and Audio Production"; and Vegas Pro 12 Suite, for "Professional Editing, Disc Authoring, and Visual Effects Design". Vegas Pro 13 would be the last version released with Sony branding after the acquisition of much of Sony Creative Software's library by Magix.

Magix released version 14 on September 20, 2016.

Vegas Pro 15 was released on August 28, 2017. Vegas Pro 16 has some new features including file backup, motion tracking, improved video stabilization, 360° editing and HDR support.[20]

Magix released a subscription model for using Vegas named "Vegas Pro 365" on January 17, 2018,[21] although the perpetual licence is still an option for customers.

Version history

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Version Release Date Company Notes
Vegas Beta June 11, 1999 Sonic Foundry initially called a "Multitrack Media Editing System." [4]
Vegas 1.0 July 23, 1999 Sonic Foundry audio-only tool with a particular focus on rescaling and resampling audio [11]
Vegas Video beta April 10, 2000 Sonic Foundry the first version of Vegas to include video-editing tools [14]
Vegas Video 2.0 June 12, 2000 Sonic Foundry
Vegas Video 3.0 December 3, 2001 Sonic Foundry Added new video effects, disc burning.[15]
Vegas 4.0 February 6, 2003 Sonic Foundry
Vegas 4.0b April 2003 Sonic Foundry
Sony Vegas 4.0e November 2003 Sony First release from Sony
Sony Vegas 5.0 April 19, 2004 Sony
Sony Vegas 6.0 April 18, 2005 Sony
Sony Vegas 7.0 September 2006 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 September 10, 2007 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 8.1 September 2008 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 9.0 May 21, 2009 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 10 October 11, 2010 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 11 October 17, 2011 Sony Updated features include GPGPU acceleration of video decoding, effects, playback, compositing, pan/crop, transitions, and motion. Other improvements were to include enhanced text tools, enhanced stereoscopic/3D features, RAW photo support, and new event synchronisation mechanisms.[19]
Sony Vegas Pro 12 November 9, 2012 Sony
Sony Vegas Pro 13 April 11, 2014 Sony
VEGAS Pro 14 September 20, 2016 MAGIX
VEGAS Pro 15 August 28, 2017[22] MAGIX
VEGAS Pro 16 August 27, 2018 MAGIX file backup, motion tracking, improved video stabilization, 360° editing and HDR support.[20]
VEGAS Pro 17 August 5, 2019 MAGIX Nested timelines, improved video stabilisation, planar [[Video tracking|motion tracking/video tracking].[23]
VEGAS Pro 18 August 3, 2020 MAGIX Known for stability issues[24]
VEGAS Pro 19 August 18, 2021 MAGIX
VEGAS Pro 20 August 10, 2022 MAGIX Added collaboration tools [25][26]
VEGAS Pro 21 August 14, 2023 MAGIX
VEGAS Pro 22 July 29, 2024 MAGIX
VEGAS Pro 23 September 9 2025 MAGIX
Vegas Pro 2026 March 27, 2026 Boris FX released via a new three-tier system : Vegas Pro, Vegas Pro Plus, and Vegas Pro Ultimate.[27] All three tiers are offered as a subscription, while only Vegas Pro and Vegas Pro Plus are available as a perpetual license. This release added a title pack, several machine learning feautes, and upgraded ProRes support:[27]

Reception

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Major broadcasters have utilized the software, such as Nightline with Ted Koppel.[28][29]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "RELEASE: Vegas Pro 2026 build 66". Boris FX Forum. Archived from the original on 2 April 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Vegascreativesoftware.com/us/downloads". Listed in Script FAQ's. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Vegas Pro Technical Specifications". vegascreativesoftware.com. Vegas Creative Software. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 "Sonic Foundry Announces Sneak-Preview Version of Vegas™ Pro". Sonic Foundry. 14 June 1999. Archived from the original on 7 January 2000. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  5. ↑ Ferranti, Marc (2 May 2003). "Sony Buys Sonic Foundry Products - PC World". Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  6. ↑ Schmidt, Klaus (30 May 2016). "MAGIX Acquires Sony Creative Software Products" (Press release). Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025 – via Business Wire.
  7. ↑ "Sony sells most of its media editing tools". Engadget. 24 May 2016. Archived from the original on 29 October 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "RELEASE: Vegas Pro 2026 build 66". Boris FX Forum. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Save 62% on Upgrade to VEGAS Pro 18 Edit on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "VEGAS Creative Software system requirements". Vegascreativesoftware.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  11. 1 2 "Sonic Foundry Launches Vegas™ Pro". Sonic Foundry. Archived from the original on 7 January 2000. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  12. ↑ Walker, Martin (November 1999). "Sonic Foundry Vegas Pro". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  13. ↑ "Sonic Foundry's Vegas Video Available for Sale at sonicfoundry.com". Archived from the original on 15 December 2000.
  14. 1 2 "Sonic Foundry Announces Launch of Vegas Video". Archived from the original on 19 June 2000.
  15. 1 2 "Sonic Foundry Launches Vegas Video 3.0". Streaming Media Magazine. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  16. ↑ "Sony Buys Sonic Foundry Products". PCWorld. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
  17. ↑ "Sony Creative Software News :: October 2008". Sony Creative Software. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Vegas Pro 11 Overview". Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  19. 1 2 "Vegas Pro 11 Coming Soon". Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  20. 1 2 "New features & highlights in VEGAS Pro 16". Vegascreativesoftware.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  21. ↑ "[Release] VEGAS Pro 365 – Creative freedom". The Vegas Creative Software Support Community – Find help here. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  22. ↑ H, Mathias. "VEGAS Pro 15 release date". vegascreativesoftware.info. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  23. ↑ "New features & highlights in VEGAS Pro 17". Vegascreativesoftware.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  24. ↑ "VEGAS Pro 18 Edit Steam Edition on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  25. ↑ "Vegas Creative Software by Boris FX | Video, Audio & Music Tools". Vegascreativesoftware.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  26. ↑ Bourke, Kevin (10 August 2022). "VEGAS Creative Software Launches VEGAS Pro 20". Broadcastbeat.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  27. 1 2 "Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro". blog.borisfx.com. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  28. ↑ Douglas Spotted Eagle (8 April 2005). "NIGHTLINE is the Right Line for Sony Vegas". VideoGuys Blog. Retrieved 11 May 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  29. ↑ "Dag-NAB-it! ABC Cancels 'Nightline' Director's Sony Spiel". Broadcasting & Cable. NewBay Media, LLC: 8. 18 April 2005. ISSN 1068-6827. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2012. With industry veterans like George Murphy and his [Nightline] team using Sony Vegas 5 for international broadcasting, there is a change in the winds of the editing world.

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