The video editing software renders a lot of graphics so it is expected that the GPU is an essential ingredient if you want to get the best performance out of it. In this article, we look at ways to ensure that Premiere Pro is using your GPU so that you can enjoy using the program.

Why is Adobe Premiere Pro not using the GPU?

When you render, like when you export an image, Premiere Pro uses the GPU. Sometimes, this does not happen because of the following reasons:

No dedicated GPU – Whereas each PC comes with an integrated GPU, it can only do so much. You will need a dedicated GPU especially if your tasks require a lot of rendering. Corrupted/missing driver – If for some reason your system ended up with corrupted drivers or during an update you have missing drivers, Premiere Pro may not use the GPU. Unrecognized GPU – If you have a dedicated GPU but for some reason, your PC cannot detect the second GPU, Premiere Pro may not be able to use the GPU to render graphics. Older GPU – If you have an older computer with a motherboard that doesn’t support the latest graphics technology, then Adobe Premiere Pro won’t be able to use the GPU. Outdated drivers – Over time, drivers become outdated and the video driver becomes unsupported or incompatible. It is best practice to update your drivers regularly.

How can I fix Adobe Premiere Pro not using the GPU?

A few checks that may be able to help before any advanced troubleshooting include:

Check if you have installed the correct version of Adobe Premiere Pro. Ensure there are no conflicting applications using the same graphics card as Adobe Premiere Pro. Make sure you have enough memory available for your machine (RAM). Uninstall any third-party add-ons that may be interfering with Premiere Pro.

1. Adjust your graphic settings

2. Enable hardware acceleration

3. Update your graphics drivers

An easier method would be to install a driver updater utility especially if you’re not conversant with manually updating drivers. You could end up with the wrong drivers or worse, malware disguised as drivers. SPONSORED

4. Run Premiere Pro on your dedicated GPU

5. Reinstall Adobe Premiere Pro

And that’s how to ensure Premiere Pro uses the GPU for rendering. If the issue was Premiere Pro export not using the GPU, or full video not exporting, you can try renaming the file and see if it helps. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. That’s all we had for this article but should you experience any other related issues such as the Adobe error 16, feel free to refer to our comprehensive guide for a quick fix. Let us know of any other tips and tricks up your sleeve in the comment section below if you were facing the same issue.

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