Last updated on
Feb 26, 2024
Learn how to remove or clear the media cache while Adobe Premiere Pro is open.
Caution:
Before deleting all media caches, save your work and close all open projects by selecting File > Close All Projects.
- Select Edit > Preferences > Media Cache (Windows) or Premiere Pro > Settings > Media Cache (macOS).
- Select the Delete button next to Remove Media Cache Files.
- In the Delete Media Cache Files dialog box that opens, you can choose to:
- Delete unused media cache files: Deleting unused media cache files removes files created for source media that can no longer be found.
- Delete all media cache files from the system: Deleting all media cache files deletes all cache files from the current location. Deleted cache files are recreated automatically whenever source media requires them. To remove all media cache files, restart Premiere Pro and select this option before opening any project.
- Select OK.
Use the Reset options in Premiere Pro to delete cache files from your hard drive.
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