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April 13, 2021
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Encode requires at least 96.96GB to finish successfully.

  • April 13, 2021
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I have an external hard drive and I'm trying to upload a video to youtube, although it says "Encode requires at least 96.96GB space in C: to finish successfully. How do I change the encode export destination to download it in a different space, aka the external hard drive folder 😧 . There's a picture below.

Correct answer Kevin J. Monahan Jr.

Hi @WeezyWorks,

In the Share tab, on the Desktop version, click the option to save an export to a different drive under the "Save to..." function.

 

Thanks,
Kevin

7 replies

davidwarner11t
Participating Frequently
August 10, 2026

The encoder needs about 97 GB of free space on C: for temporary files. Check the app’s Settings/Preferences for a cache or scratch-disk location and set it to your external drive. If that option isn’t available, you’ll need to free up space on C:.

Participant
July 24, 2026

Okay so it’s not just me!  I don’t see these options to save to my external hard drive on my Mac-  anyone know where that option is?

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Correct answer
Legend
September 15, 2023

Hi @WeezyWorks,

In the Share tab, on the Desktop version, click the option to save an export to a different drive under the "Save to..." function.

 

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
Participant
September 14, 2023

i am having the same problem

Ko.Maruyama
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 13, 2021

wow. How long is your video?

Participant
April 14, 2021

3 hours long haha

 

 

Participant
March 30, 2022

did you figure it out yet because I am having the same issue 😞