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Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

Learn how to link an offline clip to a source file in Premiere Pro.

Before you begin

When you open a project with missing media files, the Link Media dialog box gives you visibility into files that have broken links and help you locate and link your files.

The Link Media dialog box displays the clip name used in the project, as well as the linked filename of the media. It also displays the complete path of folders that stored the offline media.

  1. Select one or more offline clips in the Project panel.
  2. Select File > Link Media.
  3. You can specify the required search criteria and Match File Properties depending on how you want to handle the offline files.
UI showcasing Link Media where you can locate your offline files.
When you import a clip into a project for the first time, the clip uses the media filename by default. Later, even if you rename the clip, Premiere Pro can help you locate the clip even if the media file is offline.

Match File Properties

To help effectively locate missing media, you can select properties like File Name, File Extension, Media Start, and Tape Name. You can also select metadata properties like Description, Scene, Shot, and Log Note.

When you select Locate, the Locate File dialog box displays matches depending on the selected Match File Properties. Therefore, to match and link media, you must select at least one property under Match File Properties.

Note:

The combination of Match File Properties that you select should uniquely identify each media file from the set of files being relinked.

Result

You’ll be able to relink the offline clip to the source file and begin working on your project.

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