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Adobe Premiere Pro

The HIVO Premiere Pro extension integrates your HIVO library directly into your non-linear editing (NLE) workspace. Editors can seamlessly search, preview, and import media assets (video, audio, images, PDFs) or manage master Premiere Pro projects without leaving the application.

👉 The latest version of the plugin now supports with Premiere Pro version 25.6.0 or higher.

Installing the HIVO Extension for Premiere Pro

For customers who have purchased the integration:

  • Visit the listing page directly on Adobe Exchange here.

  • Or Open Adobe Premiere Pro on your computer > Go to the Window menu > UXP plugins to access Creative Cloud.

  • Search for the extension using the keyword "HIVO Connector".

  • Click the Install button, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Opening the HIVO Extension in Premiere Pro

  • In the top menu bar of Adobe Premiere Pro, select the Window tab.

  • Navigate down to Extensions and select HIVO Connector.

  • The HIVO extension panel will launch as a dockable window within your video editing workspace

Logging into HIVO via the Premiere Pro Extension

To begin utilizing your cloud assets, you must authenticate through the Login tab using one of the two available options:

  • Standard Login: Input your authorized corporate Email and Password. Ensure your account has been granted the necessary permissions to use the Premiere Pro Connector.

  • Passwordless Login (for SSO users): If your organization utilizes Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication, select the Passwordless option to log in via your identity provider securely.

Browsing and Searching HIVO Assets in Premiere Pro

The HIVO Adobe Premiere Pro plugin features a powerful search and filtering system, enabling you to locate and organize your assets stored in the HIVO library.

Inside the Assets tab, you can easily browse and filter all files you have permission to access by using the following controls:

  • Search Bar: Type keywords directly into the search input field to find assets by their name or tag.

  • Mode view: Use this dropdown menu to switch between different viewing perspectives based on your workflow needs:

    • Asset View: Displays your individual asset files directly as a continuous list.

    • Folder View: Organizes your assets hierarchically, allowing you to browse through your HIVO library's folder structure.

  • Sort Options: Use the Sort dropdown menu to organize the list based on specific criteria, such as Created ↓ to view assets chronologically.

  • Pagination Controls: Navigate through your asset library pages using the arrows and pagination counter (e.g., 1 / 32+) located just above the asset list.

The Collections tab allows you to access curated groups of assets compiled on the HIVO platform.

  • Search & Filter: Use the Search bar to find collections by name, or check Category view to group them by structural tags.

  • Refresh & Navigate: Click the refresh icon to update the list, and use the top-right arrows to flip through pages.

  • View Assets: Click the View assets button on any collection card to display its files in the Assets tab for import.

Importing Assets into Premiere Pro

Each asset card in the connector list displays a thumbnail preview, the file name, the file size, and the creation date. Beneath each asset title, you can instantly see and select different versions, such as original, thumbnail, or web.

You can import assets from your cloud HIVO library directly into your active workspace layout:

  • Locate the asset you need within the HIVO Connector panel.

  • Select the specific Version of the asset you wish to use.

  • The connector will automatically manage the selected file inside the standard Project Panel of Premiere Pro.

Once imported, the media asset will appear in your project bin as a ready-to-use element, complete with its duration and preview thumbnail, perfectly staged and ready to be dragged directly onto your editing timeline or sequence monitor.

👉 Note on Asset Permissions: User permissions within the Premiere Pro plugin sync completely with your corporate HIVO cloud library. You can only view and utilize assets that your account has been granted explicit access to by an Admin.

Managing and Saving Projects (Document Tab)

The Project tab within the HIVO Connector allows you to monitor your current production parameters and safely sync your master Premiere Pro project file (.prproj) directly back to the HIVO library.

👉 Note: HIVO assets exist as a linked HIVO url within Premiere Pro as opposed to the asset being stored on your desktop. If there are any missing links, please click Download Missing links in the Document tab.

To save your current working file to HIVO Connector, navigate to the extension panel and click on the Document tab. Follow these steps to complete the upload process:

🔹 Step 1: Verify Project & Select "Save To HIVO"

Under the Current Project section, the HIVO Connector automatically detects the open Premiere project and displays the project name along with its Local Path status.

  • You can click Refresh to update the latest project status.

  • Select Save To HIVO to start saving the project to HIVO.

🔹 Step 2: Select a Target Folder

Browse the folder tree or use the Search for Folder Paths box to find the destination folder in the HIVO Library.Select the folder where you want to save the project. The chosen folder will be displayed under Selected export folder.

🔹 Step 3: Save the Project

After selecting the folder, you can edit the project name if needed, then click Save as New Asset.The connector will upload the current .prproj project file to the selected HIVO folder.

Note: Click 'Cancel' if you want to abort the operation and not save the project to HIVO.

🔹 Step 4: View Project on HIVO

Once the upload is successful, the system will display a confirmation message. Click the asset name within the notification to open and view the project directly on HIVO.

Asset Management After Storage (Subsequent Saves)

Once the project is saved to HIVO for the first time, the local file will be linked to the corresponding asset on HIVO. From this point onward, you can continue updating the project as a new version, save it as a separate asset, or detach it from HIVO.

1. View linked Asset Information

Under the Current Project section, you can view the information of the currently linked asset:

  • Versions: Existing versions of the asset.

  • Size: The size of the current version.

  • Modified: The time the asset was last updated.

  • By: The person who performed the update.

  • HIVO Path: The storage location of the asset on HIVO.

  • Local Path: The path to the project file on your local machine.

2. Choose how to Save your changes

After editing the project, you have two ways to save it to HIVO:

  • Save as New Version: Save the current project to the currently linked asset.

    • To overwrite an existing version, enter that exact version name.

    • To create a new version, enter a new version name and save. The new version will be added to the same asset.

  • Save as New Asset: Save the current project as a completely new asset on HIVO. The initially linked asset will remain unchanged.

3. Detach from HIVO

Select Detach from HIVO if you want to break the link between the local project and the current asset on HIVO. After detaching, the project remains on your machine and the asset remains on HIVO, but the Connector will no longer recognize this project as a file linked to that asset.

👉 Note: After detaching, linked asset information such as Versions, Modified, By, and HIVO Path will no longer be tracked for the current project. Features that depend on the link between the project and the HIVO asset will also cease to function until the project is linked again.

Export Assets from Premiere Pro to HIVO

The Export feature allows you to export content from your current Premiere Pro project into a video asset on HIVO. You can select the video format, storage folder, and Approval Template right within the HIVO Connector.

🔹 Step 1: Open the Export Tab

Open the project you want to export in Premiere Pro. In the HIVO Connector, navigate to the Export tab. The connector will automatically detect the current project.

🔹 Step 2: Set the Export File

Configure the video details:

  • File Name: Enter a name for the exported file.

  • File Type: Choose the desired video format:

    • MP4 (H.264)

    • MOV (QuickTime)

    • AVI

🔹 Step 3: Choose how to Export

You have two options:

  • Export as New Asset: Export the video as a new asset on HIVO. Select the destination folder by browsing the folders or using Search for Folder Paths, then click Export as New Asset to complete.

  • Export to Existing Asset: Export the video into an existing asset on HIVO instead of creating a new one. Use this option when you want to add or update content for an existing asset.

Then, you can choose target folder.

🔹 Step 4: Select an Approval Template (Optional)

If the asset needs to go through an approval workflow after export, select an Approval Template from the list.

  • Choose None if the asset does not require an approval process.

  • Choose an Approval Template if you want to apply a pre-configured approval workflow on HIVO.

Upon confirmation, the HIVO Connector will render the video in the selected format and upload the result to HIVO.

👉 Note: If you have selected an Approval Template, the asset will enter the corresponding asset approval workflow after export.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, we're always here to help!

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