Where Does After Effects Store Cache? - FreeVisuals

What Is The Disk Cache?

When working in After Effects, your compositions come alive in the preview, where edits and adjustments flow smoothly. This fluidity is thanks to the disk cache, a space on your hard drive where After Effects temporarily stores rendered frames. Think of it as a quick-access memory shelf, allowing After Effects to fetch data rapidly for a faster preview. You'll know your composition uses disk cache when you see a blue bar in the time ruler of the Timeline.

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Where Is The Adobe After Effects Default Cache Location?

1. Accessing Preferences: To view or change your disk cache settings, first, open After Effects. Then, in the menu at the top, click on 'After Effects' and select 'Preferences'. From there, choose 'Media & Disk Cache'.
2. Understanding Disk Cache Options: In the Media & Disk Cache menu, you'll find settings to customize your disk cache. For instance, you can define where on your computer the cache is saved or set a limit for the maximum size of the disk cache. This is especially useful if you frequently work on high-resolution projects and need more cache space.