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Rameez_Khan
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April 30, 2018
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FAQ: How to change the Video Renderer in Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder?

  • April 30, 2018
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This is a quick guide to changing the Video Rendering and Playback Engine in Premiere Pro CC.

 

1. In Premiere Pro, choose File > Project Settings > General. That opens the Project Settings window.

2. Under the Video Rendering and Playback section, select the Renderer as Mercury Playback Engine GPU Acceleration or Mercury Playback Engine Software Only

3. Click OK

4. In the Video Rendering and Playback Settings Changes box, click Delete Previews, if you want to delete the existing preview files

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Kevin-Monahan
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 5, 2023

Note: Mercury Playback Engine Software Only is disabled on any Mac computer with Apple Silicon. "Metal" is permanently enabled.

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
Rameez_Khan
Legend
April 13, 2020

For Adobe Media Encoder: