HIGH DENSITY ENCODING

FOR ARRIRAW WITH ANY CFAST2.0 CARD READER

If you’re shooting ARRIRAW with the ALEXA Mini or AMIRA you can now purchase a licence to access High Density Encoding (HDE).

Any CFast 2.0 card reader can be used, including models with dual card slots and Thunderbolt connections, for maximum workflow efficiency.

ARRIRAW file sizes are reduced on average by around 40% with HDE applied, thereby massively reducing storage and budget requirements.

HDE workflows through Device Manager are available on macOS only and require the use of a compatible copy tool such as Hedge, Offload Manager, Silverstack, Shotput Pro, or YoYotta. Full technical details can be found on the CODEX Help Centre.

A licence is not required for Device Manager or HDE when using a CODEX media reader. Licenses begin on the day of purchase, and can be transferred between computers.

DAILY

1 to 4 days
Ideal for Commercials with no long term commitment.

£ $ €

PER DAY

MONTHLY

1 to 7 months
Ideal for Feature Films and Episodics.

£ $ €

PER MONTH

ANNUALLY

12 months
For frequent ALEXA Mini or AMIRA projects.

£ $ €

PER YEAR

HDE is applied during the offload process and performance is governed by available CPU resources. For best performance we recommend using a MacBook Pro or Mac Mini from 2018 or later as a minimum specification.

Streamline and accelerate
your workflow.

Device Manager

Connect. Load. Copy.

CODEX media is made available directly on the macOS Desktop. Files can be copied using your preferred data management application.

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High Density Encoding

Compression without Compromise.

Reduces ARRIRAW files to 60% of their original size on average, with zero impact on image quality. Enjoy smaller files, the same fidelity and less financial pressure.

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For full technical details on High Density Encoding please visit the CODEX Help Centre.

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Effective date: January 12, 2026
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HIGH DENSITY ENCODING