Proxies & Performance
Smooth playback for large files.
How to generate and manage proxies
Build a preview proxy at the quality you need, switch between proxy and original, and handle ProRes with an H.264 preview.
How to tune performance and storage settings
A tour of Settings ▸ Performance — proxy defaults, auto-creation, playback mode, scanning, and the proxy cache controls.
What are proxies and why use them
A plain-English explanation of proxies — the lightweight previews that make big clips play smoothly without touching your originals.
