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Apr 13, 2021 10:29 PM UTC
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Encode requires at least 96.96GB to finish successfully.

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.

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Correct answer
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Sep 15, 2023 12:16 AM UTC

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

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davidwarner11t
Participating Frequently
Aug 10, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

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:.

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Participant
Jul 24, 2026 8:03 PM UTC

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?

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Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Correct answer
Legend
Sep 15, 2023 12:16 AM UTC

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

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Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
Participant
Sep 14, 2023 3:39 AM UTC

i am having the same problem

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Ko.Maruyama
Community Expert
Community Expert
Apr 13, 2021 11:16 PM UTC

wow. How long is your video?

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Participant
Apr 14, 2021 9:42 PM UTC

3 hours long haha

 

 

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Participant
Mar 30, 2022 9:55 AM UTC

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

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