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July 8, 2026
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I am migrating to a newer version of Media Encoder on my MAC (14.9 Build 48 to 24.6.1). Need help with migrating / backing up ALL settings presets etc.

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I am migrating to a newer version of Adobe Media Encoder on my MAC (14.9 Build 48 to 24.6.1). I want to backup /migrate ALL Settings, Presets, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, plugins, templates, scripts etc.  I found a few steps from a google search but want to check with an expert to make sure I am not missing any other files/folders that I should migrate over. Also, since I am migrating from an old version to new version ensure that I am copying over only the files needed to ensure a smooth transition to newer version. Thank you in advance! 

Here’s the steps I found:

1. ~/Documents/Adobe/Adobe Media Encoder/[Old_Version]/

This is the single most critical folder for Media Encoder. This directory holds your actual, custom-created Encoding and Ingest Presets (like custom YouTube, ProRes, or client-specific export configurations). [12]

  • What to copy: Look for a folder simply named Presets. Inside, you will see a collection of .epr files.
  • Note: If you have ever used Adobe's Cloud Sync feature, your presets might be tucked one layer deeper inside a folder named after your Adobe ID email. Copy those .epr files out.
  • Where to put it: Paste those .epr files directly into the Presets folder of your new version directory (e.g., migrating from 17.0 to 24.0). [12]

2. ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe/Adobe Media Encoder/[Old_Version]/

Just like the other apps, this hidden system folder tracks your UI Workspaces, App Options, and Keyboard Layouts. [1]

  • What to copy: Copy the Layouts folder if you have customized the arrangement of your Queue, Preset Browser, and Encoding panels.
  • What to ignore: Leave the core preference text files behind. It is always best to let the new version of Media Encoder generate a fresh preference profile so your hardware acceleration and GPU render settings target your Mac’s hardware correctly. [1]