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Known Participant
May 20, 2025

Proxy workflow slowdown (with a lots of small files) in the recent versions.

  • May 20, 2025
  • 13 replies
  • 762 views

Hi!

Proxy scrubbing performance tends to struggle when there are many short clips on the timeline, each sourced from a unique file.
This slowdown wasn’t present in earlier versions (2024 ones, perhaps?).

The only workaround I’ve found is to make the original files Offline, so Premiere doesn’t read them (for unknown reason) while displaying the proxies.
However, this is a hassle because relinking the original files (to render a high-quality output) usually takes some time.

My Premiere version is up to date: 25.2.3.

13 replies

Community Manager
October 29, 2025

Hi @V-Edit,

This bug is still being worked on. I don't have a timeline I can give, but the issue is not forgotten. I hope we have a better update for you soon.

V-EditAuthor
Known Participant
October 29, 2025

Are there any updates? I have even checked the recent beta 26.0.0, and the issue is still present.

V-EditAuthor
Known Participant
July 3, 2025

It appears that this issue has not been resolved yet 

Community Manager
May 21, 2025

Hi @V-Edit
Thanks for your report and sharing your project.  I can see the behaviors you have and have filed a bug report.  I also sent you a DM asking for a bit more info.  

I hope we can help you soon. 

V-EditAuthor
Known Participant
May 21, 2025

The link has been sent with some sample footage and ProRes 720p proxies. Please let me know your findings.

V-EditAuthor
Known Participant
May 21, 2025

Sure, I’ll send a sample project to your email now. I’ve noticed that the original files scrub even slightly faster than the proxy + original combination in proxy viewing mode.

R Neil Haugen
Legend
May 21, 2025

[edited by moderator]

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 21, 2025

Hi @V-Edit - Thank you so much for taking the time to do that it really helps.  Would you be able to send a link to the project and media so that we can investigate?  You can send a link to jamiec@adobe.com 

V-EditAuthor
Known Participant
May 21, 2025

Yes, both media and proxy are on local network. (tried also all from local NVMe - same problem) I confirm that that proxy are enabled. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/861mUr_pufk

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 21, 2025

Hi @V-Edit - Your media is on Network storage?  I Just want to confirm that you do have the Proxy button enabled? Would you be able to post a screen recording?