TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 is Windows software for video conversion and mastering.
What TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 is
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 is Windows software for video conversion and mastering. It handles batch conversion and hardware acceleration, with maximum output resolution above 8K. Supported codecs include AV1, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-1/2, Apple ProRes and VP9. Output containers and formats include MP4, MKV, TS, MOV, MXF, WebM, AVI, FLV and Ogg. The software provides subtitle support, chapter tools, Blu-ray authoring and disc output. DVD work includes dual-layer support and both DVD standards, while chapter tools support both listed options. The Full Version is listed at $122 a month with lifetime-license billing and is also described as a $122 one-time purchase. A TMPGEnc Mastering Suite Pack Subscription costs $78.30 a year and includes Video Mastering Works 8, Authoring Works 7 and TMPGEnc. There is no free plan. TMPGEnc was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Good
- Batch conversion and hardware acceleration
- Output resolution higher than 8K
- Supports AV1, HEVC, ProRes and VP9
- Blu-ray authoring and dual-layer DVD support
- Subtitle and chapter tools included
Watch out
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Full Version listed at $122
- Suite subscription is separate
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need broad codec and container support, batch conversion, high-resolution output, subtitles, chapters and disc authoring. It is also aimed at buyers choosing between a lifetime license and the suite subscription.
Verdict
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8 combines extensive format support with conversion, mastering and disc-authoring tools. Its Windows-only availability, paid model and listed licensing choices are the main factors to weigh.
Plans and prices
From TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Full Version | $122 a month | Lifetime license · Lifetime License |
| TMPGEnc Mastering Suite Pack Subscription | $78.30 a year | Includes TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8, TMPGEnc Authoring Works 7, and TMPGEnc · $78.30 / Year |
The facts
Each one read from TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 8's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch conversion
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Hardware acceleration
- Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
- Maximum output resolution
- higher than 8kchecked 24 Sep 2026
- Output formats
- AV1,H.264/AVC,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-1/2,Apple ProRes,VP9; MP4,MKV,TS,MOV,MXF,WebM,AVI,FLV,Oggchecked 24 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japanchecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- windowschecked 24 Sep 2026
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