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Inspiring
Jul 8, 2016 7:30 PM UTC
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Proxy Workflow: export using proxies?

I see that when using the Proxy workflow, it still uses the full-resolution media on exports. That's great for the final cut, but when exporting rough cuts it really makes the exports take a whole lot longer - 3x longer on my tests. Would be great if that was an option left up to the user whether to export using proxies of full res media - instead of doing some workaround where I change the location of the original media to force it to export with proxies.

Test export - 3 minute 4k sequence with scaled 5k R3Ds (proxies are 1080p ProRes Proxy)

Proxy export (1080p mp4) - 5:55

Original media export (1080p mp4) - 15:05

    Trent HappelCorrect answer
    Adobe Employee
    Jul 8, 2016 7:42 PM UTC

    Yes, export will currently always use Full Res if Full Res and Proxy clips are Online. The other possible workaround is to select all clips in the Project panel or Sequence, right-click and select Make Offline. This will also make all Full Res clips Offline, which will force export of Proxy.

    We tried to the supported workflow functionality and known limitations in our documentation, understanding that we could not possibly cover all workflows in this release. There is an open feature request to select what you would like to export, without using Offline workarounds. I will add your name to it.

    Adobe Premiere Pro Help | Ingest and Proxy Workflow in Premiere Pro CC 2015.3

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    Participant
    Sep 26, 2025 7:26 AM UTC

    Yeah, that’s a common frustration. By default, most editors force full res for exports. If you just need quick rough cuts, a manual proxy only export option would save tons of time without messy workarounds.

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    Participant
    Feb 22, 2020 2:35 PM UTC

    Add mine too

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    Participant
    Nov 13, 2019 9:43 PM UTC

    Please add my name. This feature is a must. thanks

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    Adobe Employee
    Nov 13, 2019 10:52 PM UTC

    We have changed the process a bit since this was originally reported. Please add your vote and feedback to UserVoice - https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/33870577-option-to-use-proxies-or-source-clips-when-exporti

     

    Thank you.

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    raymondm717663
    Participant
    Jun 25, 2019 3:53 PM UTC

    I just ran into this issue this morning and discovered this thread. Any luck adding this feature? Giving the option to export using proxy media should be a no brainer...  the whole point of using proxies is to work faster.  I'm exporting a two and a half hour interview string for the director to watch and it originally told me it would take 6 hours. They shot 6K RED footage ( don't ask) and I'm working with 1080p Pro Res Proxies. The option to use the Proxy media would be very nice.

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    R Neil Haugen
    Legend
    Jun 25, 2019 9:03 PM UTC

    There is a workaround.

    Select the original media, right-click and make offline.

    The Premiere can use the proxy media for export.

    Then make the media online again.

    Neil

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    Everyone's mileage always varies ...
    Participant
    May 2, 2018 4:33 PM UTC

    +1 for a button which enables a PROXY export please

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    Legend
    May 2, 2018 5:16 PM UTC

    You're vote here in the forums won't help.  Click the link below.

    Option to use proxies or source clips when exporting – Adobe video & audio apps

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    Legend
    Sep 25, 2017 6:36 AM UTC

    +1 for the choice of export using proxies

    +1 to simplifying the preset choice/creation

    However I did manage to get my preset built in AME & copied to right location & proxy implementation is very good indeed. I use it for AVCIntra multicam sources & have my timeline set to render to my delivery codec (ProRes) so I get to edit with AVCI whilst proxies are created in background, then get a smoother edit once proxies are created, as edit gets closer to fine cut I render the sequence and see full res again. Very nice.

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    Participant
    Sep 25, 2017 3:13 AM UTC

    please add my name to the list. This would be an easy check box on the export window.

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    Trent HappelCorrect answer
    Adobe Employee
    Jul 8, 2016 7:42 PM UTC

    Yes, export will currently always use Full Res if Full Res and Proxy clips are Online. The other possible workaround is to select all clips in the Project panel or Sequence, right-click and select Make Offline. This will also make all Full Res clips Offline, which will force export of Proxy.

    We tried to the supported workflow functionality and known limitations in our documentation, understanding that we could not possibly cover all workflows in this release. There is an open feature request to select what you would like to export, without using Offline workarounds. I will add your name to it.

    Adobe Premiere Pro Help | Ingest and Proxy Workflow in Premiere Pro CC 2015.3

    Work offline using proxy media | Adobe Premiere Pro CC tutorials

    Basic Premiere Pro editing workflow

    NOW LIVE! The Latest Update of Premiere Pro CC | Creative Cloud blog by Adobe 

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    Inspiring
    Jul 8, 2016 7:45 PM UTC

    Thanks, Trent! I think this still beats my normal "RCX - Premiere - RCX  - RelinkRetooled - Premiere" workflow!

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