Save a portable project
- Open a media file in the editor, then Editing workspace > Projects & files > Save or open a project.
- Enable Include a copy of media when moving to another device. Choose Save project and a destination.
- Move the project file and its collected media folder together. Export separately when you need a finished MP4, MP3 or other output.
Saved in the editor refers to local working state. Save project creates a portable file. A project contains editing settings, clips, markers, captions and saved versions, not a rendered movie.
Open a project and reconnect missing media
- Choose Open project and select the project file.
- If media is missing, choose Locate file for each source. Check that the replacement is the matching recording and duration.
- Confirm replacements and open, review the timeline, then save the project again to keep the new paths.
Name, compare and restore a version
- In Projects & files, open Saved versions. Enter a meaningful Version name and choose Save version.
- Expand Compare settings on a version to compare it with current work. A thumbnail appears when available.
- Choose Restore to return to that edit. Loaderly first saves a recovery version of your current settings. If recovery cannot be saved, save a project file before continuing.
Use a lighter video preview
- Open Editing workspace > Video picture > Smoother editor preview, then choose Use lightweight preview for a demanding source.
- Use the completed preview for editing. Exports continue to read the original media.
- Manage unused preview storage from Library > Files and storage. Do not delete the original because a preview exists.