Still having issues dealing with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S video in Adobe Premiere Pro even updated to the most recent version? If that's the case, we would suggest transcoding to ProRes codec for Mac based Premiere, and transcoding to DNxHD codec for Windows based Premiere before start editing.
"I just finished filming one of my first video projects with my new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and I can't seem to use its XAVC S footage in Adobe Premiere Pro fluently. I am a complete novice when it comes to videography so I'm pretty lost right now. Would appreciate any tips or advice you guys have for a video newbie. Thanks!"
When your computer struggles to cope with the editing process, it's necessary to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S video to a Premiere editing-friendly codec first, such as ProRes and DNxHD. Check a how-to guide below.
- Part 1: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files for use in Adobe Premiere on Mac?
- Part 2: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files for use in Adobe Premiere on Windows?
Video Converter (It is available for Mac and Windows, simply download the proper version depending on your computer's OS.) 
Part 1. How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files for use in Adobe Premiere on Mac?
Step 1: Import Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files. Start up Video Converter for Mac and click "Add File" to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S videos that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files into it to do conversion at a time. 
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select output format. For Mac based Premiere, we would recommend choosing "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. The ProRes 422 codec will ensure a good balance between file size and file quality.
Tips: 1. This converter only outputs Apple ProRes files up to 1080p. If your source video is 4K and you want to keep its original quality, you can select "4K Video" > "4K H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Video (*.mp4)" as target format for use in Premiere. To select 4K H.264 as output, please make sure your computer has enough power to handle 4K H.264.
2. If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "Enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.
Step 3: Start file conversion. Click "Convert" to start transcoding Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S media for Premiere on Mac. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated files for editing in Premiere Pro on your Mac with optimum performance.
Part 2. How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files for use in Adobe Premiere on Windows?
Step 1: Import Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files. Start up Video Converter for Windows and click "Add File" to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S videos that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S files into it to do conversion at a time. 
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select output format. For Windows based Premiere, we would recommend choosing "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD 1080p(*.mov)" as output format.
Tips: 1.This converter only outputs DNxHD files up to 1080p. If your source video is 4K and you want to keep its original quality, you can select "4K Video" > "4K H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Video (*.mp4)" as target format for use in Premiere. To select 4K H.264 as output, please make sure your computer has enough power to handle 4K H.264.
2.If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "Enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.
Step 3: Start file conversion. Click "Convert" to start transcoding Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S media for Premiere on Windows. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated files for editing in Premiere Pro on your Windows PC with optimum performance. That's all. Hope this post will help those who are having issues working with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV XAVC-S footage in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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