Exporting an OMF File to ProTools
 

From Avid Composer

1. Make a copy of your final locked sequence and rename it.

2. Delete the video track.

3. Render all audio crossfades.

4. Consolidate your sequence media to a new partition.

5. Go to OMF export, select composition only, and check the SDII option.

6. Select OMF 2.0.

7. Export the OMF file to the same partition as the consolidated media.

8. Convert the OMF file into a ProTools 4.0 session using OMF Tool.

 

From Final Cut Pro

1. Select the audio tracks you want to export as OMF Audio.

2. Go to OMF Audio export, uncheck "Include Crossfade Transitions".

3. Convert the OMF file into a ProTools 4.0 session using OMF Tool 2.0.8.

Download OMF Tool here
Troubleshooting
 

OMF Tool is a free application that converts an OMF file into a ProTools session. We recommend that you convert your OMF file prior to sending your drive or CDs to the post house. Many OMF problems can be discovered quickly with this simple tool.

If OMF Tool fails to convert a file, try quitting the OMF Tool application and relaunching it.

If OMF Tool fails to link with the SDII files, there may be too many audio files. Try exporting each audio track separately.

Audio crossfades can create havoc on an OMF file by leaving gaps in your sequence that will ripple your audio track. If rendering all crossfades does not help, try eliminating them from your sequence entirely.