How to Fix After Effects Preview Lag (Fast Playback, No Stuttering)
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Is your After Effects preview lagging, dropping frames, or playing choppy? In this video, I’ll show you the fastest fixes to get smooth playback, improve RAM Preview, and reduce stuttering in After Effects.
✅ What you’ll learn:
Best Preview settings for smooth playback
How to lower resolution and speed up the timeline
Fix slow previews with Cache and Media Cache cleanup
When to use GPU acceleration and when to switch settings
How to free up memory using Purge and optimize RAM
The right Disk Cache settings for faster previews
Common project issues that cause lag (heavy effects, 4K footage, codecs)
⏱️ Chapters (optional)
00:00 Intro
00:15 Preview settings that instantly reduce lag
01:10 Resolution, frame skipping, and fast preview tips
02:05 Purge memory and clean cache
03:10 Disk cache and media cache settings
04:10 GPU acceleration and project settings
05:10 Best export and workflow tips for faster editing
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