![[Formales]] > [!CITE] Premiere Pro: Media Cache Management – Optimal Settings # 1. What Does This Setting Do? - Premiere Pro automatically deletes the oldest media cache files when the cache folder size exceeds a specified limit. - Applies to: - Media Cache Files (audio conforming files, peak files, etc.) - Media Cache Database (indexing for fast loading) - Conformed media files for audio playback optimization ## Recommended Settings for Different Workflows | Workflow Type | Recommended Cache Limit | |--------------|------------------------| | Light Editing (Short Videos, Basic Projects) | 50-100 GB | | Standard Editing (YouTube, Corporate Videos) | 100-250 GB | | Heavy Editing (4K+, Multicam, Long Projects) | 250-500 GB | | Professional/Post-Production (Feature Films, Large Projects) | 500GB - 1TB (with a dedicated SSD) | - Premiere Pro Default: `10 GB` (too low for most users). - Best Practice: Set at least 100-250GB depending on available disk space. ## Should You Enable "Automatically Delete Oldest Cache Files"? ✅ Enable if: - You edit frequently and want to avoid manual cleanup. - You have limited SSD space and don't want cache files taking over. ❌ Disable if: - You work on ongoing long-term projects and want cache files to remain available. - You have a large dedicated SSD for cache and prefer manual deletion. ## How to Set It Up in Premiere Pro 1. Go to: `Preferences > Media Cache` 2. Enable `"Automatically delete oldest cache files when cache exceeds..."` 3. Set a reasonable cache size based on your workflow (see table above). 4. Click "Browse" and ensure your cache is on a fast SSD (avoid system drive if possible). 5. Click OK, then restart Premiere for changes to apply. ## Additional Performance Tips - Manually Purge Cache: `Preferences > Media Cache > Delete Unused Cache Files` - Move Cache to a Fast SSD: Avoid keeping it on the system drive. - Regularly Monitor Cache Usage: Ensure cache doesn't fill your SSD completely. # Final Recommendation | Best Setting | Value | |-------------|------| | Enable Auto-Delete Cache Files | ✅ Yes | | Recommended Cache Size | 100-500GB depending on workflow | | Best Cache Location | Fast SSD or NVMe drive | | Manually Purge Cache | Every few months (or before large projects) |