prem-down downgrades an Adobe Premiere Pro project file, or a whole Premiere
Pro Production, so an older version of Premiere can open it.
Publisher’s description
What is prem-down?
prem-down by lucuma13 is open-source Windows software in the video editors category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.0, released on August 2, 2026. The version history goes back to July 24, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (lucuma13/prem-down) has 6 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .prodset and .prproj. Similar programs include Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor and Subtitle Edit.
Project description on GitHub: “Adobe Premiere Pro downgrader”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: prem-down is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is prem-down safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
59C91E9CD236FB25ACFBBED80A66EA8D35E0ABB317A17712238A1E0D48B98F1C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.0 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lucuma13.prem-down -emsiexec /i prem-down_installer_windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {5F010B6B-5D95-4D3A-921E-F3E8DAC503CF} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): prem-down.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lucuma13
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lucuma13/prem-down
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- August 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lucuma13.prem-down
- MSI product code
- {5F010B6B-5D95-4D3A-921E-F3E8DAC503CF}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is prem-down free?
Yes. prem-down is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is prem-down safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install prem-down with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can prem-down be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does prem-down run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of prem-down?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 24, 2026.
What are alternatives to prem-down?
Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub and Kdenlive. The alternatives page compares them.
