a RGB codec for compressed recording
ARRICORE is ARRI’s next-generation recording format, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern film production. Built on over a century of imaging expertise and engineered for the ALEV4 sensor's exceptional 17 stops of dynamic range, ARRICORE delivers high image quality with great workflow flexibility. It is designed to preserve the full creative intent from lens to grade.
The visual fidelity ARRI is known for, combined with highly efficient compression. This means you get the best of both worlds: cinematic image quality and a significantly reduced data footprint – 50% smaller than ARRIRAW. Whether you're on set or in post, ARRICORE integrates seamlessly into your existing pipeline.
RGB processed in-camera
ARRICORE is not a RAW format: Debayering to RGB and compression take place in-camera. But ARRICORE retains essential postproduction flexibility by using ARRI's REVEAL color pipeline. Therein exposure, white balance, and color tint are applied non-destructively during capture and can be changed in post.
REVEAL ensures maximum creative and technical control through delivering RGB LogC4 image to the software. REVEAL is part of ARRI’s Image Software Development Kit (SDK), which our partners use to develop ARRICORE (and ARRIRAW) in their softwares.
Ready for editorial – no transcoding needed
ARRICORE is designed for direct use in editorial environments. Its smart proxy capabilities allow for instant previews and lightweight editing, accelerating your workflow from camera to cut. No need for time-consuming conversions—just shoot, edit, and create.
Creative control built in
Similar to ARRIRAW, ARRICORE retains the flexibility filmmakers expect from ARRI: combined with ARRI Look File 4 and ARRI Textures, it gives cinematographers full creative control from capture to final grade.
Seamless integration with ARRI tools
ARRICORE is fully supported by the ARRI Image SDK and the ARRI Reference Tool (ART), ensuring smooth playback, look management, and metadata access across platforms. It’s also part of the ARRI Partner Program, making it easy for third-party tools to adopt and support the format.
Download our up-to-date 3rd-party compatibility overview for ARRICORE, ARRIRAW and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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White paper
Further details can be found in the ARRICORE white paper.
Backwards compatibility
ARRICORE is exclusively available to ALEXA 35 Xtreme and future camera systems. It is not backwards compatible with ALEXA 35 or ALEXA Mini LF.
The ARRI Reference Tool (ART) is a software application (for Windows or Mac) that provides a graphical user interface for ARRI’s Image SDK. ART is a combined tool for viewing, rendering, metadata, and look files.
Learn more and download your copy of the ARRI Reference Tool!
