We are aware of an issue that prevents Export mode from loading for some users. When clicking Export in the header bar, a loading spinner is shown, but export mode fails to load. Selecting File > Export > Media or using the keyboard shortcut Command/Control+M, there is no result; you just stay in Edit mode. In these situations, exports won’t work in Premiere Pro. When in this state, Quick Export also fails to function. This issue is known to affect Premiere Pro versions 23.2 and 23.3 on Mac and Windows. If you are experiencing this issue, please update to version 23.4 or later to get the fix If you can't update to 23.4, here are some workarounds to successfully complete your export in 23.3, 23.2: Workaround #1 – Export with Media Encoder (RECOMMENDED) Launch Adobe Media Encoder. Select File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence. Navigate to your project file on disk and use the subsequent dialog to choose the sequence you want to export. Workaround #2 – Reset Premiere Pro preferences Hold the option key while launching Premiere Pro. Choose Reset Preferences in the “Reset Options” dialog. Exports will now be successful. Workaround #3 – Avoid using the “Match sequence preview settings” preset Do not choose the “Match sequence preview settings” preset in Export mode Choose another preset such as “Apple ProRes 422 LT” which will make a MOV file and match the sequence resolution, framerate, and preview render format (the same result as choosing Match sequence preview settings) –or– “Match Source - Adaptive High Bitrate” which will make a high-quality MP4 file. If you use “Match sequence preview settings” once, you will have to reset your preferences to export again successfully. Our engineers understand the problem well and are currently working on a fix. We’ll update this post when it becomes available.

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FIXED Issue: Export mode fails to load in Premiere Pro 23.2 and 23.3

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December 8, 2022
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We are aware of an issue that prevents Export mode from loading for some users. When clicking Export in the header bar, a loading spinner is shown, but export mode fails to load. Selecting File > Export > Media or using the keyboard shortcut Command/Control+M, there is no result; you just stay in Edit mode. In these situations, exports won’t work in Premiere Pro. When in this state, Quick Export also fails to function.

This issue is known to affect Premiere Pro versions 23.2 and 23.3 on Mac and Windows.

If you are experiencing this issue, please update to version 23.4 or later to get the fix

If you can't update to 23.4, here are some workarounds to successfully complete your export in 23.3, 23.2:

Workaround #1 – Export with Media Encoder (RECOMMENDED)

Launch Adobe Media Encoder.
Select File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence.
Navigate to your project file on disk and use the subsequent dialog to choose the sequence you want to export.

Workaround #2 – Reset Premiere Pro preferences

Hold the option key while launching Premiere Pro.
Choose Reset Preferences in the “Reset Options” dialog.
Exports will now be successful.

Workaround #3 – Avoid using the “Match sequence preview settings” preset

Do not choose the “Match sequence preview settings” preset in Export mode
Choose another preset such as “Apple ProRes 422 LT” which will make a MOV file and match the sequence resolution, framerate, and preview render format (the same result as choosing Match sequence preview settings) –or– “Match Source - Adaptive High Bitrate” which will make a high-quality MP4 file.
If you use “Match sequence preview settings” once, you will have to reset your preferences to export again successfully.

Our engineers understand the problem well and are currently working on a fix. We’ll update this post when it becomes available.

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Correct answer Francis-Crossman17221443

This issue is fixed in 23.4, which has just been released. Update to 23.4 to get this fix.

theTallest77

Inspiring

I can confirm that this issue is still happening in v25.2

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Sumeet Kumar Choubey

Community Manager

Hi there,

We're sorry to hear about this. Are you still experiencing this issue? If so, could you please install the latest version (Pr v25.2.3) to see if it's working?

Thanks,

Sumeet

caroline_edits

Community Manager

I'm seeing this exact same issue on 2025.4.1, using macOS 15.6.1 on a MacStudio. I can export via AME, but not from PP - except every now and again it does work. I'm seeing this most especially on a project that has all media and projects hosted on LucidLink.

Sorry for the frustration trying to export, POwens.

We have Premiere 25.5 available for download, I'm wondering if it would give you a better experience. Here's an article on how to update your apps.

Are you exporting to LucidLink as well? Or are you exporting locally?

Let us know,

Caroline

Kevin-Monahan

Community Manager

Hello Community,

A product manager has announced that this bug has been fixed in Premiere Pro 23.4. Please update to 23.4 or later to be free of this issue.

We appreciate your patience while the team fixed this bug.

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio

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Yavinovich

Participant

I am having this issue in the latest 24.1.0 build 85 version of premiere pro workaround 1 works but doesn't fix the issue for exporting inside Premiere Pro

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政杰5E11

Participant

When can this problem be resolved? It's quite bothersome."

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Yori X

Participating Frequently

Experiencing the same issues in the latest version and beta version as of 12/7/2023.

Really is hampering my workflow.

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o0Redback0o

Known Participant

I could only get it fixed by a windows reinstall, once it's corrupt the problem resides in the system someplace. Hopefully not for you but I tried everything.

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dxxn

Participant

I'm on premiere 24.0.03 (Build 2) and this issue is still prevelant.

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Anonymous

EDITED:

The only thing that finally worked consistently was downgrading to 22, and converting any current 23 projects that are freezing, to be compatible with 22. There is a site that downgrades projects to 22, here.

Also, any .MOV files, especially ones with variable bit rates, I converted to .MP4 with a constant bit rate using handbrake.

This three step process was the only way I was able to get back on track and not experience anymore crashes, freezes, or memory leaks. Period.

Beyomd that, my next move would have been to give HitFilm a try. But so far I haven't had to resort to HitFilm because 22 has been working the way I remember Premiere Pro working previously before 23-point-whatever-it's-up-to-now.

Good luck.

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Anonymous

The only thing that finally worked consistently was downgrading to 22, and converting any current 23 projects that are freezing, to be compatible with 22. There is a site that downgrades projects to 22, here.

This two step process was the only way I was able to get back on track and not experience anymore crashes, freezes, or memory leaks. Period.

Beyomd that, my next move would have been to give HitFilm a try.

Good luck all.

Mo Moolla

Legend

Francis is there no fix on 23.3 for users who do not want to go to 23.4 because of the bugs in the new release?

Mo

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