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Using large files in Windows



Large (greater than 2 GB) file support for Premiere for Windows varies because of the numerous Windows operating systems and disk formats. When using large files, keep the following in mind:

  • To use large files in Premiere for Windows, you need either a FAT 32 or an NTFS-formatted hard disk. If you're using QuickTime-based hardware for capturing, you'll also need QuickTime 4.0 or later.
  • To capture large DV files, you need Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition.
  • To export a large file to DV tape, you need Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition.
  • To import, render, preview, print to video, export movie, or export to analog tape a large file, you need Windows NT, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition.


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