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Adam Speedy
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November 24, 2022
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Premiere Pro 2023 slow and sluggish compared to 2021

  • November 24, 2022
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Actions are so slow on Premiere Pro 2023.

Hitting space to play the timeline can take around 2 seconds for the video to start playing. Trying to change any values under Effect Controls is also much slower.

Ironically, when I made proxies (Cineform Low Quality), the performance got even worse.

 

I have tried:

  • Clearing media cache
  • Using the latest Beta version (slightly better, still bad compared to 2021)
  • Disabling & Enabling CUDA
  • Turning playback quality to 'high'
  • Different proxy types
  • Removing & reattaching the proxies
  • Scouring the forums and the web in search for answers

 

Sadly nothing has helped yet.

Like few others, I have also noticed it not using the GPU as much as it is using the CPU.

 

My computer specs:

 

  • Nvidia GeForce 2080
  • 128GB DDR4 RAM @ 3400mhz
  • intel i9-9900k CPU

 

The fact that Adobe is also removing older versions from the Creative Cloud means that I cannot use PPro 2021, as Media Encoder no longer works with it as it was removed. It claims it's uninstalled.

This is very frustrating and I am very close to cancelling my subscription.

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    Howard23337764y4v0
    Participating Frequently
    November 29, 2022

    I am getting horrific performance with this version.  I'm sorry I updated it.  I've been on the line with Adobe at least 4 times where they've taken over my computer to change settings.  Nothing has helped.  I feel like I'm on a 20 year old machine, it's limping along so badly.

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      November 29, 2022

      Hi Adam, Hi Howard,

      What if you copy and paste the clips into a new sequence? Does it playback better?

       

      Thanks
      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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      Adam SpeedyAuthor
      Known Participant
      November 29, 2022

      I tried a new project and a new sequence and there was no difference.

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      November 28, 2022

      Sure, Adam. Let me know. One final thing to try is to copy and paste your clips into a new sequence. I hope one of these things helps you.

       

      Thanks,
      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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      Adam SpeedyAuthor
      Known Participant
      November 29, 2022

      Hi Kevin. I downgraded to 517.40, studio version and tried again. I am sad to report that nothing changed in terms of performance. The playback was still really delayed and slow.

        Kevin-Monahan
        Community Manager
        Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        November 28, 2022

        Hey, Adam,

        Nice to hear from you. Sorry about the issue. Thanks for all the info. It's helpful. Try downgrading video drivers to 517.40, studio version. Some people are reporting issues with the current drivers. Did that work?

         

        I agree that it's usually not the system causing performance issues. I would say that working with non-optimized media is the bigger issue. In this case, though, I suspect your problem may be an issue with your system. I hope we can help you solve it.

         

        Thanks,
        Kevin

        Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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          Adam SpeedyAuthor
          Known Participant
          November 28, 2022

          Hi Kevin, I will attempt this after work and will report back here. Thanks for your response

            FunFürFelix
            FunFürFelix
            Inspiring
            November 28, 2022

            Same problem here. My main porblem is the delay between pressing play and the playback acctualy starting. Waiting up to two seconds for the playback to start is unacceptable! It's painfull! It's horrible! You littarly cant work this way!

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              Adam SpeedyAuthor
              Known Participant
              November 24, 2022

              The program just hard crashed on me after trying to add a simple effect. This is beyond broken. I will be looking for alternative video editing programs that do not come from Adobe and will be cancelling my subscription. I've been subscribed since ~2016 and I have had enough. Adobe does not deserve a monthly fee for making our lives harder.

               

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                Adam SpeedyAuthor
                Known Participant
                November 24, 2022

                May I also add it is incredibly frustrating to see other threads being marked as 'answered' with "your computer/CPU is not good enough". That is not the reason why so many people are having horrible performance issues with the latest versions of Adobe products.

                 

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                  david28068647yf50
                  Participant
                  January 27, 2023

                  Agree!   "Your PC is too slow" is bs.

                  I can run 202 PERFECTLY. 

                   

                  22.6.2 PERFECTLY.

                   

                  But 22.6.3 has the same issues that 23.? does?

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