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How Do I Change the Export Path in Premiere Pro?

Published in Video Editing 3 mins read

You can change the export path in Premiere Pro using either the direct export dialog box within Premiere Pro or through Adobe Media Encoder. Here's how to do both:

Method 1: Changing the Export Path Directly in Premiere Pro (Export Window)

  1. Open the Export Settings: Press Ctrl+M (Windows) or Cmd+M (macOS) to open the Export Settings window. Alternatively, go to File > Export > Media.

  2. Locate the "Output Name" Field: In the Export Settings window, look for the "Output Name" field. This is typically located near the bottom of the window.

  3. Click the Output Name: Click on the blue output name text. This will open a save dialog box.

  4. Choose Your New Export Location: In the save dialog box, navigate to the folder where you want to save your exported video.

  5. Name Your File: Give your exported file a name.

  6. Save: Click "Save" to set the new export path. The "Output Name" field in the Export Settings window should now reflect your chosen path.

Method 2: Changing the Export Path Using Adobe Media Encoder (via "Add to Queue")

This method applies if you use the "Add to Queue" option, which sends the export job to Adobe Media Encoder.

  1. Send to Media Encoder: In Premiere Pro, after pressing Ctrl+M (Windows) or Cmd+M (macOS) for export, click "Add to Queue" at the bottom of the Export Settings window. This will launch or switch to Adobe Media Encoder.

  2. Locate Your Export Job: In Media Encoder, you'll see your Premiere Pro sequence listed as an export job.

  3. Click the Output File Path: Under the "Output File" column, click on the blue text which represents the current file path.

  4. Choose Your New Export Location: A save dialog will appear. Navigate to your desired export folder.

  5. Name Your File (if needed): Give your file a name if desired.

  6. Save: Click "Save" to confirm your selection. The output path in Media Encoder will update.

Key Considerations:

  • Drive Selection: As noted in the reference, it's generally a good practice to export to a drive that is not the same drive as your operating system, project files, source media, or cache files. This can help to improve export performance.
  • Organization: Choose a clear and organized folder structure for your exports. This will make it easier to find your files later.
  • "Output" Folders: Many editors will create an "Output" folder within the project folder to hold exports for a specific client or project.

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