What to do when you encounter a dynamic link error on Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects?

• April 23, 2024

Dynamic linking in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects allows for seamless integration between the two programs, enabling you to work on compositions in After Effects and import them directly into Premiere Pro without the need for rendering.

If you’re encountering errors while using Dynamic Link between Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, there could be several potential causes. Here are some common troubleshooting steps to resolve Dynamic Link errors:

Update Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Ensure that both Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are updated to the latest
versions available. Adobe frequently releases updates to address bugs and improve
compatibility.

Restart your computer

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve issues related to software conflicts or temporary glitches.

Check system requirements

Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for both Premiere Pro and After Effects. Insufficient hardware resources can lead to performance issues and errors.

Your computer must meet the minimum technical specifications outlined below to run Adobe Premiere Pro. For optimum performance, use recommended system specifications.

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows

System Requirements	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU – or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or newer CPU; Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required. Note : It is not possible to install the 24.x versions on Intel® 3rd Generation of processors or older (as well as older AMD processors)	Intel® 11th Generation or newer CPU with Quick Sync – or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series / Threadripper 2000 series or newer CPU.
Operating system	Windows 10 (64-bit) V22H2 or later.	Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (or later) or Windows 11.
Memory	8 GB of RAM.	16 GB of RAM for HD media; 32 GB or more for 4K and higher.
GPU	2 GB of GPU memory.	4 GB of GPU memory for HD and some 4K media; 6 GB or more for 4K and higher.
Storage	8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage); Additional high-speed drive for media.	Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache; Additional high-speed drive(s) for media.
Display	1920 × 1080.	1920 × 1080 or greater; DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows.
Sound card	ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model.	ASIO compatible or Microsoft Windows Driver Model.

Minimum and recommended system requirements for macOS

System Requirements	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel® 6th Generation or newer CPU; Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) Support required. Note: The 24.x versions will not install on Mac Pro 2013 or older systems.	Apple silicon M1 or newer.
Operating system	macOS Monterey (version 12) or later. Note : Support for macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) has been discontinued. Installing the 24.x versions of our video applications on macOS 11.0 or older isn’t possible. The 24.x versions of Premiere Pro are not supported on Rosetta. Mac users can continue to use the 24.0 version on Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac.	macOS Monterey (version 12) or later.
Memory	8 GB of RAM.	Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory.
GPU	Apple Silicon: 8 GB of unified memory / Intel: 2 GB of GPU memory.	Apple silicon: 16 GB of unified memory.
Storage	8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (will not install on removable flash storage); Additional high-speed drive for media.	Fast internal SSD for app installation and cache; Additional high-speed drive(s) for media.
Display	1920 × 1080.	1920 × 1080 or greater; DisplayHDR 1000 for HDR workflows.

Clear cache and preferences

Clearing the cache and preferences for both Premiere Pro and After Effects can sometimes resolve issues related to corrupt or outdated settings. You can find options to clear cache and preferences in the application preferences or settings menu.

Reinstall Adobe Creative Cloud applications

If the issue persists, try reinstalling Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Make sure to uninstall the applications completely before reinstalling.

Check file paths and Project settings

Ensure that file paths for both Premiere Pro and After Effects projects do not contain special characters or unsupported characters. Also, verify that project settings (frame rate, resolution, etc.) match between Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Check disk space

Ensure that you have enough free disk space on your system drive and scratch disks. Running out of disk space can lead to errors during Dynamic Link operations.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve most Dynamic Link errors between Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. If the issue persists, further investigation may be necessary to identify the root cause.

Did this assistance help resolve your issue effectively?

Share your feedback with us!

Your input matters and helps us improve our support.