Is your Premiere Pro freezing on launch? Is your Premiere Pro hanging when rendering? Is your Premiere Pro slowing you down repeatedly? We understand that these irksome errors might make you want to hurl your computer at the wall, but hold up just a second because we’ve got you covered.
The majority of Premiere Pro crashes are caused by software issues. However, additional reasons for Premiere Pro crashes include old computer hardware (particularly the GPU), outdated OS drivers, and compatibility concerns. Malware, damaged media cache, and corrupted system files can also cause it to crash.
Read ahead for interesting solutions to your problem.
How To Fix Adobe Premiere Pro That Keeps Crashing On Windows?
When you want your Premiere Pro to function like that, there are four key factors to consider: memory, storage, graphics, and processor.
Disable GPU Acceleration
One of the most prevalent reasons for Premiere Pro crashes is GPU acceleration. So, if Premiere Pro keeps crashing, be sure to check and alter the acceleration choice in Premiere Pro.
You must disable GPU acceleration and configure the system to use Software Only acceleration.
- Launch the Adobe Premiere Pro application.
- Navigate to the File tab and choose it.
- Select General from the Project Settings menu.
- Under Video Rendering and Playback, change the Renderer choice to Mercury Playback Engine Software Only.
- Close the window by clicking OK.
So you’ve disabled GPU acceleration entirely. As a result, rendering in Premiere Pro will take longer from now on.
Disable Any Third-Party Security Software
There have been several reports of Adobe Premiere Pro crashing due to a conflict with your third-party security software. Furthermore, third-party programmes might take up your resources and limit the available memory.
As a result, you must terminate the apps that cause Adobe Premiere Pro problems.
To disable your third-party security software, follow these steps:
- Go to Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar.
- Locate any processes that you believe are in conflict.
- End Task by right-clicking on the conflicting processes to end the conflict.
- Find any processes that are consuming a lot of CPU and memory.
- Disable the processes by right-clicking on them.
Check to see if deactivating your application solves the issue.
Scan Your Computer For Malware
A virus assault can degrade your computer’s speed and cause some of your programs to fail. So, if you suspect your computer is compromised with malware, run a system scan to eradicate the infection.
Here are the procedures to scan your computer for malware:
- To open Settings, press Windows key+I.
- Navigate to Update and Security.
- From the left panel, select Windows Security.
- Select Virus and “threat protection” from the drop-down menu.
- Select Scan and then select Full Scan.
- Now click Scan. If malware is discovered, select Remove.
- Click the Start Action button.
You Need To Update Your Graphics Driver
Graphics card manufacturers are constantly upgrading their products to address problems and flaws. Because an outdated graphics driver might cause Adobe Premiere Pro to fail, you should upgrade your graphics driver if one is available.
There are two ways to update your driver: one is through the manufacturer’s website, and the other is through the display adapter. The following are the steps to update your graphics driver:
Here’s how to update your graphics driver:
- Enter your graphics card model into the browser and press Enter. Click on the manufacturer’s website.
- Manually download the needed version.
- To install the driver, double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
This is the procedure for updating your graphics driver:
- Press the Windows key and type “Device Manager”.
- Navigate to the Display Adapters in Device Manager.
- Select a graphics card (for example, Intel HD Graphics 5500).
- Right-click it and choose Update Driver.
- Select Search for drivers automatically.
- To install the driver, follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions.
Watch this video to learn more.
Does Premiere Pro Make Use of the GPU or the CPU?
The use of a GPU improves Premiere Pro significantly, but which card is best varies depending on how many GPU-accelerated effects you use and whether you regularly export to H. 264/HEVC. Even if you go back one generation to the 2000-series card, most consumers won’t notice much of a difference between various NVIDIA GPUs.
Aside from the sheer power of your GPU, it is critical that your video card has sufficient VRAM (video card memory) for your projects. This can vary depending on the length and intricacy of your sequence, but in general, it depends on the resolution of your sequence.
It is recommended to havet least the following amounts of VRAM:
Sequence Resolution 1080p 4K 6K 8K+
Minimum VRAM capacity 4GB 6GB 8GB 10GB+
While Premiere Pro may potentially use several GPUs at the same time, we have experienced very little performance increase while doing so. In virtually every situation, a single higher end card will provide better performance than numerous lower end cards.
How Can I Increase The Amount Of Ram In Premiere Pro?
Some sequences, such as those involving high-resolution source video or still photos, need a substantial amount of memory in order to render several frames at the same time. These sequences can cause Premiere Pro to stop rendering and display a Low Memory Warning message.
In certain circumstances, setting the rendering optimization selection from Performance to RAM will maximize the available memory. When rendering no longer needs memory optimization, return this option to Performance.
In the Preferences dialogue box, go to Edit > Preferences and then Memory. Select Memory from the drop-down selection next to Optimize Rendering For. To make the changed preference take effect, shut down Premiere Pro and restart the project.
RAM is 8 GB. VRAM for the GPU is 2 GB. An additional 8 GB of free hard-disk space is required for installation—additional free space is necessary during installation (will not install on removable flash storage). 1280800 monitor resolution
Conclusion
The majority of Premiere Pro crashes are caused by software issues. However, additional reasons for Premiere Pro crashes include old computer hardware (particularly the GPU), outdated OS drivers, and compatibility concerns.
Malware, damaged media cache, and corrupted system files can also cause Premiere Pro to crash.
