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What is Premiere Pro

Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

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Before you begin

Gather your footage and other media files: Premiere Pro supports various formats. Check our list of supported file formats to understand if you can import your files into Premiere Pro. Save your files on your computer or a dedicated storage drive (recommended).
Check your system requirements: If your computer meets these requirements, install Premiere Pro. If your graphic cards are not fully supported, Premiere Pro flags this issue when you launch the app. Check and update your drivers to get the best out of Premiere Pro.

Tip:

You can use the sample projects if you don't have any handy footage. Select Learn > Get started to use a sample project from the home screen.

Action	Steps
Create a new project	Select the New Project or New Team Project button from the Premiere Pro home screen. You can also select Ctrl+Alt+N (Windows) or Cmd+N (macOS)
Open an existing project	Select the Open Project or Open Team Project button from the Premiere Pro home screen.
Import Video or Audio	Use the Media Browser or select Ctrl+Alt+I (Windows) or Opt+Cmd+I (macOS). Use dynamic linking to bring in After Effects, Photoshop, or Illustrator assets.
Assemble and refine a sequence	Double-click the clip in the Project panel to view a clip in the Source Monitor. You can use the Source Monitor to view clips, set edit points, and mark frames before adding clips to a sequence. You can refine sequences by editing clips in the Timeline panel. Drag clips from the Project panel to add them to the Timeline panel. You can also use the Insert or Overwrite buttons.
Edit video	Cut or split a clip to remove unwanted sections and create a new and separate instance of the original clip. Create a rough-cut sequence on the timeline and trim clips to refine the edits and timing. Perform J and L cuts to keep video and audio flowing seamlessly across scenes.
Add titles	Select an existing motion graphic template to get started with titles. You can also directly create a title using the Type tool in the Program Monitor or using keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (macOS). Type in a title, and then adjust its appearance. You can save your title as a Motion Graphics template to reuse and share it.
Add transitions and effects	Add transitions between clips to move from one clip to another smoothly. The Effect Controls panel includes an extensive list of transitions and effects you can apply. Add an effect or transition to a clip in the Timeline panel by dragging it from the Effects panel. Adjust the effect, duration, and alignment using the Effect Controls panel.
Edit color	There are multiple color workflows in Premiere Pro. Get started by quickly applying Auto Color and then tweak the color further. You can also apply around with Lumetri Color effects and Look-up Tables (LUTs).
Mix audio	Sync audio with video, reduce background noise, or edit audio in Audition for advanced audio mixing.
Change duration and speed	Select Ctrl + R (Windows) or Cmd + R (macOS) to Speed/Duration. Select R (Windows or macOS) for the Rate Stretch tool.
Export	Export your edited sequences quickly and easily to the focused content destinations. You can also export completed videos using optimized render settings for popular social platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or Twitter.