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June 6, 2015
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Exporting video - where does it go?

  • June 6, 2015
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I've exported finished videos, but I can't figure out where Premier is putting them on my computer.  It would be nice to be able to control that.  But in the export settings I see no way to do that.  I have to find the exported file by using the spotlight search on my Mac.  Can't I create a folder and put all my exported videos into it?   How do I do that?

Correct answer caroline_edits

This video will show you how to find videos that you might have misplaced, and it shows you how to choose an export location for each video so you'll never lose a video again!

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R Neil Haugen
Legend
April 13, 2022

When you go into the Export dialog/process, the name of the video is highlighted in blue. Click that, and it will open the Finder/Explorer window and show where it is planning on putting the clip.

 

If you want to change, simply change that location.

 

Neil

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
Participant
April 13, 2022

So , did anyone figure out where they saved to ?

Jeff Bellune
Legend
April 13, 2022

The 2 answers marked as correct contain all the info you should need.

If they didn't work for you, then you need to provide more details and we can investigate what's going on.

FAQ: What information should I provide when asking... - Adobe Support Community - 3929027

caroline_edits
Community Manager
caroline_editsCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 2, 2021

This video will show you how to find videos that you might have misplaced, and it shows you how to choose an export location for each video so you'll never lose a video again!

Participant
May 18, 2021

Then, After I export a video, but forgot th output path.
There is any tips to find out my exported file fastly?

 

thanks!

Legend
May 18, 2021

usually when you go to the export dialog again and click on the output name, it will open the same destination as you previously used.   If that doesn't work, do a OS level search for the file name...

Participant
September 2, 2020

It took my a little while to figure out...but the standard place where it saves is under Documents. There is a folder there labeled "Adobe". Under that go to the folder labeled "PremierPro" and it should be there. 

Jedley
Participating Frequently
September 3, 2020
Wow thanks a bunch.

Be well,

:: J E D

DJjedthefish.com
R Neil Haugen
Legend
May 16, 2020

I have to admit, I have some sympathy for the engineers here.

 

They put that right at the top ... you set format, preset, add a comment if desired, the next thing is the Output ... and they even highlight the output name.

 

Does it need a neon flashing sign or something? Somehow so many of us completely ignore the highlighted Output line.

 

Neil

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
Jedley
Participating Frequently
June 15, 2020

What I am really trying to ask (because I figued the other issue out thanks to you) is when I Cmd-M, I get the media encoder screen which I am hearing has a start button over the listed files.* I am not getting that.

 

I'm sorry I seem stupider than I am because I have a visual impairment, for which a flashing red neon sign would actually help! But I now know what I'm looking for. ) I can find nothing on the web about this.* I know Premiere is not for the visually impaired, but I persist. Thank you, Jed. 

Legend
October 13, 2020

If you are not getting the Export Settings screen when you type Command + M, make sure you have something that will export - like a sequence, or a clip, or have the timeline active before you execute the short cut. If you don't have something that can be exported selected, and you type Command + M, nothing will happen.

MtD


you could also not have the keyboard shortcut setup for that.    

Participant
May 16, 2020

What link...?

 

Community Expert
May 16, 2020

Is this what you are looking for?

 

btrmike
Participating Frequently
February 19, 2018

Wow.  Why does Adobe make it so hard to figure out what should be the simplest thing to do.


Software engineers just don't get it.

Kinda like from back in the day when they made everything difficult and nothing was user-friendly.

Think: 1990s

btrmike
Participating Frequently
February 19, 2018

Thanks for the Answer ShooterNZ.  NewZealand.

shooternz
Legend
June 6, 2015

There is a well disguised Export Path (A blue text  Link) in the Export Pane ( AME)

ActivistFAuthor
Participant
June 7, 2015

what is the "export pane" and where is it?

shooternz
Legend
June 7, 2015

Adobe Media Encoder