Organize file types: prin and pek

[mikecox_]

I know Pr creates .pek and .prin files, for use them in the background. But what should I do with them; they clutter up my folders and get in the way? I mean, would the user need to access these files, on their own, at any point?

How should I manage these files, so they don't impact my workflow?

[Kes Akalaonu]

In Preferences>Media Analysis & Transcription, you can set the cache analysis to be in the Media Cache, next to your media in a sidecar file or Do Not Cache.

We also have a FAQ page on Media Intelligence & Search you can check out here: https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/media-intelligence-and-search-panel-faq.html

[mikecox_]

I'm returning to Pr after a few years away, and there are a lot of things I don't remember, and [finename].mp4 48000.pek files is one of them.

These unfamiliar files double my file count, and get interspersed with the [filememe].mp4 files I'm trying to manage.

I don't understand why they are included in the folder; I mean, Pr uses them, so why are they visible in my folders?

Thanks for FAQ link.

[Averdahl]

Since those files needs to be there i do nothing. But, i do clear those files about one/two times a month to clear out old ones i don´t need anymore.

I also set up a dedicated folder on another drive to store all media cache/media cache database files, iow not on the C-drive. Easier to manage, all files in one (1) folder, easy to delete all files in one go, the C-drive is left untouched.

All files that are deleted will be re-created by Premiere Pro when/if needed.

But what should I do with them; they clutter up my folders and get in the way? I mean, would the user need to access these files, on their own, at any point?

How should I manage these files, so they don't impact my workflow?

By @mikecox_

[mikecox_]

"Since those files needs to be there i do nothing."

Why do they need to be in the folder with my .mp4 files? I don't remember them being there in the past.  

They clutter up my workspace and get  in the way of my process; like, there always there!

I can't use them, so why do they need to be there, in my .mp4 folder, messing up my sort results?

[mikecox_]

These Media options aren't like the ones in you screenshot. 

Should I be looking into the XMP option?  

[Averdahl]

They are in the Media Cache section. 🙂

These Media options aren't like the ones in you screenshot. 

Should I be looking into the XMP option?  

By @mikecox_

[mikecox_]

Thanks, I used your settings; I unchecked the box. I also ran the "delete" option.

I will check to see if those  .pek files still get added to my video folders in Explorer.