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Is it safe to delete Adobe Premiere Pro Audio Previews?

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Anywhere in your home folder: folders named “Adobe Premiere Pro Audio Previews”.

Updated October 17, 2026By the MoreRoom team, Yando Pte. Ltd.This page as Markdown

The short answer

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed.

What is it?

Rendered audio preview files Premiere Pro creates for tracks with effects, stored in an “Adobe Premiere Pro Audio Previews” folder, by default next to the project file. Usually much smaller than video previews.

Rendered audio previews. Premiere renders them again when needed.

What happens if you delete it?

Premiere renders them again when needed. The project and your exports are not affected.

How to remove it properly

With the project open, choose Sequence › Delete Render Files. For old projects, quit Premiere Pro and move the folder to the Trash.

Quit the app that uses it, then move it to the Trash. Empty the Trash when you’re sure.

  • MoreRoom only suggests items unused for 30 days or more.

How MoreRoom helps

MoreRoom recognises this item, shows its real size and when it was last used, and labels it “Safe to remove”. In the free version you can move it to the Trash in one click, with Undo; Pro collects every safe item at once.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to delete Adobe Premiere Pro Audio Previews?

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed. Premiere renders them again when needed. The project and your exports are not affected.

Will Premiere Pro audio previews come back after I delete it?

Yes. Premiere renders them again when needed. The project and your exports are not affected.

How do I remove Premiere Pro audio previews properly?

With the project open, choose Sequence › Delete Render Files. For old projects, quit Premiere Pro and move the folder to the Trash.

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