By default, Premiere Pro saves auto-save files in a folder named located right next to your original project file ( .prproj ). Default Auto Save Location | Operating System | Typical Path (relative to your project file) | | --- | --- | | Windows & macOS | [Your Project Folder]/Adobe Premiere Pro Auto-Save/ |
If your original project is saved at D:\Video Projects\MyDocumentary.prproj , the auto-save folder will be: D:\Video Projects\Adobe Premiere Pro Auto-Save\ adobe premiere auto save location
| Setting | Recommendation | | --- | --- | | | 5–10 minutes | | Maximum Project Versions: | 20–50 (more for long-term projects) | By default, Premiere Pro saves auto-save files in
These settings balance safety against disk space usage. | Issue | Solution | | --- | --- | | “I don’t see an Auto Save folder.” | Open the original project, then check its parent folder again. The folder is created only after Premiere performs its first auto save. | | “Auto Save files won’t open.” | Make sure you have the same version of Premiere Pro that created them (or newer). | | “I want to move old auto saves.” | Just drag the entire Adobe Premiere Pro Auto-Save folder to a new location. Premiere will continue saving new versions in the location set in Preferences. | Final Tip Always test your Auto Save location before starting a big edit. Create a dummy project, let it auto save once, and confirm the backup appears exactly where you expect. That small check will save you huge stress later. The folder is created only after Premiere performs