Premiere 2026 is freezing each time I make changes: an effect, the size, add text - everything! The Play button is freezing too. The changes are not visible after rendering. And not I'm not able to use an earlier version to finish the project.

Same problem extended 

Hi

Issue

Audio output randomly disappears in Premiere Pro 26 on macOS, especially when using Bluetooth audio devices. Additionally, export sometimes renders only the first frame.

Steps to reproduce

1. Open Premiere Pro 26 on macOS

2. Import video with audio

3. Play timeline → audio works

4. Change sequence / edit / switch panels

5. Audio disappears in Premiere (system audio still works)

6. Reconnecting Bluetooth headphones restores audio

7. Export sequence → sometimes only first frame renders

Expected result

Audio should remain stable in Premiere regardless of Bluetooth device state.

Export should render full sequence.

Actual result

Premiere loses audio routing while macOS audio continues working.

Export occasionally renders only the first frame.

Environment

Premiere Pro: 26.x

macOS: Tahoe (latest)

Audio devices: Sony WH-1000XM4 (Bluetooth), Sonos

Multiple Bluetooth peripherals connected

When did the issue begin

Immediately after installing Premiere Pro 26.

Does it affect all projects?

Yes, including new projects.

Dear all, so I’m not alone. Just wanted to share with you a solution I found not to start the project (70% was done) from the very beginning, I realized that Premiere Beta works a little bit better and 2026 file can be opened there.

So I opened the project in Beta, made necessary corrections (struggled with Text Tool a lot and reload the Program from time to time to make or see changes) and then I exported this part of the Project. After this, I removed version 2026, upload the latest version 2025, opened my mp4 file there and proceed with the rest. And it worked! 

I will be happy if someone finds it useful.

Similar bug in my case. I have just installed 2026. Opened it and imported and MP4. Created a new scene out of the MP4 and my whole workstation freezes. Shutdown was the only solution.I have tried it 2 times.

This is also happening to me. I have tried restarting premiere, restarting laptop, creating a new project and uninstalling and reinstalling premiere. Still not working!

Hi ​@Olga_B5414 
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