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Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

Learn about the storage recommendations for Premiere Pro.

Fast storage is mission-critical for video production, using fast SSD or NVMe storage. Without a fast RAID array, spinning disks don't offer sufficient speed for HD and UHD video.

  • SSD or NVMe flash memory drives 
  • For local storage, an optimal setup uses three drives: 
    • System Drive for OS and apps
    • Drive for the Media Cache - accelerator files, including peak files (.pek) and conformed audio (.cfa). Premiere can make thousands of calls to these files every second). 
    • Media Drive for video assets and other project media

You can use fast external drives for media and Media Cache. You can store Media Cache and Media on the same drive if only two drives are available.

Shared storage: With a fast connection of 10Gps or higher, Premiere Pro and After Effects work well with Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, including mixed environments with macOS and Windows. With shared storage, the Media Cache should always be stored locally for individual users. 

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