How to Fix Lag in Adobe Premiere Pro (2026 Guide)
Is Adobe Premiere Pro lagging, freezing, or dropping frames while you edit?
In this video, I show you exactly how to fix lag in Premiere Pro step by
step — even if you're on a lower-end computer.
You'll learn how to clear your media cache, use proxy files, adjust playback
resolution, optimize your GPU/renderer settings, and configure Premiere Pro
for smooth, lag-free editing in 2026.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro – Why Premiere Pro Lags
0:23 Renderer
0:53 proxies
2:04 Windows Fixes
2:38 Check ssd
3:05 Premiere Version
3:34 Footage
3:57 temperature
4:16 Back Ground
4:33 Reset
🎬 WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Adobe Premiere Pro (any recent version)
5 minutes to apply these settings
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tip worked for you!
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