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kinkersnick127
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August 6, 2013
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Premiere Pro CC Project File (.prproj) no longer XML?

  • August 6, 2013
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Hi,

Does anyone know why the project file (.prproj) is no longer a readable XML file in PP CC?

In earlier versions, you could open the project file in a text editor and read it as an XML file.

In CC, it's illegible garbage.

Is there a way to decode this, or are Adobe now obfuscating the project file for a reason?

Thanks,

S

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Correct answer joe_bloe_premiere

Here is the thread I couldn't find:

Does Premiere CC have a new binary project format (CS6 was xml based)?

http://forums.adobe.com/message/5543833#5543833

Excerpt:

AngeloLorenzo:

"To expand on Steve's answer, the format uses gzip compression.

If you unzip them and use plain XML then Premiere CC will read it

but rezip it when it's resaved in the program."

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Anonymous
August 6, 2013
Is there a way to decode this... ?

Create a copy of your .prproj file for safety sake and rename file extension from .prproj to .zip

Open up the .zip file.

Steven L. Gotz
Steven L. Gotz
Inspiring
August 6, 2013

Fuzzy,

That did not work for me. The ZIP file shows as being corrupted.

artofzootography.com
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Anonymous
August 6, 2013

Steven, I didn't try it by myself, 'cos I'm not on CC, but rather relied on this.

If you don't mind sharing a test PrPro CC project file, it will be nice to dabble with.

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joe_bloe_premiere
Inspiring
August 6, 2013

The project file format has in fact changed in CC7.

I have read it described by an Adobe staffer as now being a 'zipped .xml'.

(can't find the thread)

...are Adobe now obfuscating the project file for a reason?

As I understand it, the stated rationale was to reduce Project file sizes.

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joe_bloe_premiereCorrect answer
Inspiring
August 6, 2013

Here is the thread I couldn't find:

Does Premiere CC have a new binary project format (CS6 was xml based)?

http://forums.adobe.com/message/5543833#5543833

Excerpt:

AngeloLorenzo:

"To expand on Steve's answer, the format uses gzip compression.

If you unzip them and use plain XML then Premiere CC will read it

but rezip it when it's resaved in the program."

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