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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 5.0.2 or later.
    • To capture large DV files, you need Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP.
    • To export a large file to DV tape, you need Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP.
    • To import, render, preview, print to video, export movie, or export to analog tape a large file, you need Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP.