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Ann Bens
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Ann BensCommunity Expert
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October 24, 2018
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Storage: Where does Rush store its project and preview files on a PC?

Neat little program but..

Where does Ru store its project and preview files on a PC.

The tutorial tour does not go past Transitions.

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    Rameez_Khan
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    Legend
    October 25, 2018

    The project must be somewhere on the computer as I have uncheck syncing to the cloud.

    I check the cloud and they are nowhere to be found.


    Sync with Creative Cloud lets you sync between multiple devices. The project is stored in Creative Cloud but the format of that data is very different than a standalone project file. Hence, you wouldn't find that in your Creative Cloud storage.

    Thanks,
    Rameez

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    Adorable_smartsb205
    Adorable_smartsb205
    Participating Frequently
    September 6, 2026

    Thanks for sharing the exact locations. It’s helpful to know that the video previews are stored separately from the local project database. The fact that Rush doesn’t use a normal project file like Premiere Pro does can definitely make backups and troubleshooting confusing. Having a clearly documented storage location inside the app would make things much easier for users.

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    cartergray23456
    cartergray23456
    Participating Frequently
    August 18, 2026

    I’m curious about the file locations too. The tutorial also seems to stop after Transitions for me.

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    Adorable_smartsb205
    Adorable_smartsb205
    Participating Frequently
    September 12, 2026

    I’m having a similar issue. The tutorial seems to stop after Transitions for me as well, so I’m wondering if something is missing or if the interface has changed in the latest version. I’m also curious about the file locations, especially where the project and preview files are actually stored. If anyone knows the current locations or has found a workaround, I’d appreciate the details. visit for more PG

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    M993640088
    Known Participant
    October 13, 2021

    There is nothing 'neat' about a little program that loses hours of work after resetting preferences as told because something wasn't working correctly.  Now all projects are removed from the start screen and can be found nowhere!!?  

     

    Makes no sense.  Thanks.

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      Phoenix15
      Phoenix15
      Known Participant
      December 2, 2021

      Same here. Upgraded to Rush v2 and my locally stored projects have disappeared from the home screen. 25 projects gone. Adobe seem to be ignoring my help requests.

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        Captain Stonefish
        Participant
        December 20, 2021

        This has just happened to me also! Adobe what the hell are you playing at! THE worst software I've ever used of yours.

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          bartc57134942
          bartc57134942
          Participating Frequently
          July 12, 2021

          We cannot save or backup projects manually and the auto-save refuses to work!? So we are stuck... renders the program pretty useless.

          https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/916423-premiere-rush/suggestions/36089848-add-save-as-option

          https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-rush/auto-save-error-how-to-save-my-project/td-p/10175292 

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            mart_in
            Participant
            September 6, 2020

            Is it possible to save ONLY on my laptop and NOT on the cloud ? I prefer to have everything all on my laptop. 

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              caroline_edits
              Community Manager
              caroline_editsCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              October 24, 2018

              Hey Ann!

              Render files are saved in the default premiere Pro location ‘common’ Folder.

              You can force render by going to the sequenced menu and select prepare Media for playback.

              Let us know when you find it!

              Caroline

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                Ann Bens
                Community Expert
                Ann BensCommunity ExpertAuthor
                Community Expert
                October 24, 2018

                I dont want to force render

                I only want to know were everything is stored.

                Render files are saved in the default premiere Pro location ‘common’ Folder.

                Can you give me the path there a more then one common folders.

                I do not like render files on my C drive.

                I also want to know were the project file is stored.

                Dont seem to be able to delete them from the program

                Also if i want to save the file local it is always set to Document, it does not remember last setting.

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                  Rameez_Khan
                  Rameez_Khan
                  Legend
                  October 25, 2018

                  Hi Ann,

                  Rush video previews are stored here: Documents\Adobe\Premiere Rush\Managed Media\Adobe Premiere Rush Video Previews

                  I also want to know were the project file is stored.

                  The project file isn't stored the way Premiere Pro does it. The project is stored on the cloud and the project file database is located here locally: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Common\Team Projects Local Hub

                  Also if i want to save the file local it is always set to Document, it does not remember last setting.

                  Let me check what's going on there.

                  Thanks,

                  Rameez

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