Clear media cache on launch

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

Learn to clear the media cache at launch as part of routine maintenance and system cleanup.

Before updating to a new version of Premiere Pro or identifying and resolving problems in the application, use reset options in Premiere Pro at launch to do routine maintenance and cleanup on your system.

Learn how to reset preferences, clear cache, and disable plug-ins in Premiere Pro.

  1. Exit Premiere Pro and launch it again.

  2. Press and hold Command (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows) while Premiere Pro launches to activate the reset option.

  3. When the Reset options dialog box opens, select Clear media cache files.