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The version of Expression Encoder Pro 4 available as part of Expression Studio in programs like DreamSpark, BizSpark, WebsiteSpark and through MSDN Ultimate does not include royalty incurring codec and standards support for exporting in MP4 format (H.264 video and AAC audio).[12] It also does not include import filters for TS, M2TS, AVCHD, MPEG-2, and AC-3 although if third party DirectShow filters are installed, it is able to import these formats as is the free version.[12] Expression Encoder Pro version available in retail does not have these limitations. The free version available to everyone and included in MSDN Premium lacks IIS Live Smooth Streaming and unlimited screen capture.[13]

With the release of Expression Studio 4, three editions of Expression Studio were introduced: Expression Studio 4 Web Professional (includes Expression Encoder, Design and Web), Expression Studio 4 Premium (adds Blend to the suite) and Expression Studio 4 Ultimate (adds SketchFlow). MSDN subscribers receive only the SKU of Expression Studio 4 that corresponds to their Visual Studio 2010 license. As such, MSDN Premium users do not get SketchFlow.

Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Ultimate opens up a new world of creative possibility. Its professional design tools give you the freedom to make your vision real—whether you're designing for standards-based websites, rich desktop experiences, or Silverlight. Includes Expression Blend 4 + SketchFlow, Expression Studio 4 Web Professional, Expression Design 4, and Expression Encoder 4 Pro.

A: Qualifying customers, including owners of several Adobe products, can upgrade to Expression Studio 4 Ultimate for US $349 or Expression Studio 4 Web Professional for US $79. Licensed Expression Studio 3 customers can upgrade to Expression Studio 4 Ultimate free of charge and licensed Expression Web 3 customers can upgrade to Expression Studio 4 Web Professional free of charge – these are retail or volume license customers. To upgrade, go t For customers who have received their version 3 products through Microsoft programs, such as MSDN and the Spark programs, please download the version 4 products from the respective program download sites.