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Fix: Adobe Premiere Pro Not Using GPU [5 Ways]
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Updated onSeptember 19, 2024
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Adobe Premiere Prois a cult favorite among creatives so it’s not uncommon to find it in a handful of people’s PCs. That being said, it has its own fair share of glitches and one of them is not using the GPU.
Thevideo editing softwarerenders a lot of graphics so it is expected that the GPU is an essential ingredient if you want to get the best performance out of it. In this article, we look at ways to ensure that Premiere Pro is using your GPU so that you can enjoy using the program.
Why is Adobe Premiere Pro not using the GPU?
When you render, like when you export an image, Premiere Pro uses the GPU. Sometimes, this does not happen because of the following reasons:
How can I fixAdobe Premiere Pro Cracknot using the GPU?
A few checks that may be able to help before any advanced troubleshooting include:
1. Adjust your graphic settings
2. Enable hardware acceleration
3. Update your graphics drivers
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4. Run Premiere Pro on your dedicated GPU
5. Reinstall Adobe Premiere Pro
And that’s how to ensure Premiere Pro uses the GPU for rendering. If the issue was Premiere Pro export not using the GPU, orfull video not exporting, you can try renaming the file and see if it helps.
That’s all we had for this article but should you experience any other related issues such as theAdobe error 16, feel free to refer to our comprehensive guide for a quick fix.
Let us know of any other tips and tricks up your sleeve in the comment section below if you were facing the same issue.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
