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July 26, 2025
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Why does Premiere create .pek files in the original footage folder?

  • July 26, 2025
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When I import any video / audio to Premiere a .pek file shows up next to the original file, this is very inconvenient for me because I have folders with only sound effects and videos and I don't want these files here. How can I change the location of these files to the project folder or anywhere else?

Correct answer Averdahl

Go to Edit > Preferences > Media Cache and un-check "Save .cfa and .pek files next to original media if possible" and see if that helps when you import new media.

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Averdahl
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July 26, 2025

Go to Edit > Preferences > Media Cache and un-check "Save .cfa and .pek files next to original media if possible" and see if that helps when you import new media.

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