Performance optimization techniques for Premiere Pro

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Use this page to know about the hardware required to achieve optimal performance in Premiere Pro.

Performance tuning for Premiere Pro

While Premiere Pro can run using basic hardware, sometimes you could notice that the performance is not upto your expectations or it is sub-optimal. This could be because the hardware you use does not provide optimal performance considering your workflow and media formats. To get the best performance when you are working with Premiere Pro, ensure that the hardware that you use helps you get the desired results.

Use this page to find out more information about whether the hardware that you use provides optimal support for your workflow. This is not a comprehensive list, however you can use this document as a starting point to know about the hardware required to achieve optimal results considering your workflow.

Recommended hardware when you are working with DV format footage which is 30 minutes or less

Component	Windows	macOS
Processor	Multicore processor (i3 and above) with 64-bit support.	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support (Mac mini or iMAC or 2012 Mac book Pro).
OS Version	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit) or Windows 8 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit).	macOS X v10.10, v10.11 or v10.12.
Memory	4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended).	4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended).
Storage	8GB of available hard-disk space for installation. Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)	8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended). 8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation. Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices).
Display	Minimum resolution is 1280x800 and recommended resolution is 1920 x 1080.	Minimum resolution is 1280x800 and recommended resolution is 1920 x 1080.
Sound card	Dedicated sound card.	Dedicated sound card.
Color grading	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.

Recommended hardware when you are working with HD format footage which is 30 minutes or less/DV format footage which is more than 30 minutes

Component	Windows	macOS
Processor	Multicore processor (i5 and above) with 64-bit support.	iMAC or Mac Pro or Macbook Pro (2012 & above), Mac mini with i7 processor (2014 and above).
OS Version	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit) or Windows 8 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit).	macOS X v10.10, v10.11 or v10.12.
Memory	8 GB RAM (16GB recommended).	8 GB RAM (16GB recommended).
Storage	8GB of available hard-disk space for installation. Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices).	8GB of available hard disk space for installation. Additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices).
Display	Minimum resolution is 1280x800 and the recommended resolution 1920 x 1080.	Minimum resolution is 1280x800 and the recommended resolution is 1920 x 1080.
Sound card	Dedicated sound card	Dedicated sound card.
Color grading	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.

Recommended hardware when you are working with 4k footage or Multicam which is 30 minutes or less/HD format footage which is more than 30 minutes

Component	Windows	macOS
Processor	Multicore processor (i7, fourth generation with four physical cores and above) with 64-bit support	Macbook Pro (2015 & above), Macbook Pro.
OS Version	Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit) or Windows 8 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit).	macOS X v10.10, v10.11 or v10.12.
Memory	16 GB RAM, 32GB recommended.	16 GB RAM, 32GB recommended.
Storage	8 GB of available hard disk space for installation and it is recommended to have two storage drives for fast connectivity.	8 GB of available hard disk space for installation and it is recommended to have two storage drives for fast connectivity.
Display	Minimum resolution is 1280x800, recommended resolution is 1920 x 1080.	Minimum resolution is 1280x800, recommended resolution is 1920 x 1080.
Sound card	Dedicated sound card.	Dedicated sound card.
Color grading	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.	Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance.

Optional extra hardware required for projects that use 4k footage, Multicam and above when working on long form projects with duration exceeding 30 minutes

Use a dedicated storage drive (preferably a RAID Drive) connected via fast connectivity options like E-SATA, USB 3, or Thunderbolt) for source media that is 4K & above.
Use a dedicated and powerful display card.
Use a dedicated internal sound card.

Recommended settings for your computer

Make sure that the power settings are set for maximum performance.
If your system is equipped with more than one hard drive, ensure there is a dedicated drive for source media, media cache & scratch disk.
Ensure that you have the latest driver available for the GPU present in your computer.
Avoid storing source media or media cache on the shared drive connected via the computer. A dedicated shared storage space is required.
If you store media on a network drive, try to have a minimum speed of 1 Gbps.
If you use thunderbolt storage, avoid daisy chaining for Storage devices or do not mix storage and
display devices in daisy chain.
If you use AJA or BMD (BlackMagic Design), try to have the latest version of drivers and plug-ins installed.

Recommended settings for Premiere Pro

Avoid using files that use external decoders; instead use codecs that Premiere Pro supports natively.
Use the proxy workflow option while working with media with large frame sizes.
When using dynamic link, choose the 'Render and replace' option after viewing the After Effects composition.
Use audio files with same sample rates that match the sequence setting, especially if audio is recorded along with the external device.
When working with still images, ensure that frame sizes match sequence settings.