Where Does Premiere Pro Store Auto Saves? (And How to Find/Change It)
By default, Adobe Premiere Pro stores its auto-saved files in the following locations:
Always test your Auto Save location before starting a big edit. Create a dummy project, let it auto save once, and confirm the backup appears exactly where you expect. That small check will save you huge stress later. adobe premiere auto save location
| Operating System | Typical Path (relative to your project file) | | --- | --- | | | [Your Project Folder]/Adobe Premiere Pro Auto-Save/ |
While you’re in the Auto Save preferences: Where Does Premiere Pro Store Auto Saves
As a video editor, you've likely experienced the frustration of losing work due to a crash or unexpected shutdown. To mitigate this risk, Adobe Premiere Pro has an auto-save feature that periodically saves your project file. But have you ever wondered where these auto-saved files are stored?
Auto Save (macOS). Automatically Save Every: Set the interval (e.g., every 5 or 10 minutes). Maximum Project Versions: Determines how many old saves are kept before the oldest is deleted. Save Backup Project to Creative Cloud: If enabled, a copy is uploaded to your Adobe account for extra security. ⚠️ Important Recovery Tips Check the Date: Auto-save files are named with the project name plus a timestamp. Always look for the most recent date/time. Manual vs. Auto: A "Manual Save" ( Ctrl+S / That small check will save you huge stress later
Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful editing tool, but it is not immune to crashes or power outages. Knowing exactly where your Auto Save files are stored can save hours of hard work. By default, Premiere Pro saves these backup files in a specific folder relative to your project file, but you can also customize this location to suit your workflow. Default Auto Save Locations
Premiere Pro creates a "Sidecar" folder. If you move your main project file to a different hard drive but forget to move the Adobe Premiere Pro Auto-Save folder sitting right next to it, your backups are left behind. Always move the entire project folder structure together.
Set the "Automatically Save Every" interval. For high-stakes projects, 5 to 10 minutes is recommended.