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How do I free space used by DaVinci Resolve's cache?

Q: How do I free space used by DaVinci Resolve's cache?

Resolve keeps render cache and optimised media in its CacheClip location. Use Playback → Delete Render Cache (all or unused), and remove optimised media from the Media Pool when it isn't needed. You can set where cache files go in Project Settings → Master Settings → Working Folders, for example to a fast external drive. Everything here is regenerated when needed.

Short answer: Use Playback → Delete Render Cache, remove unneeded optimised media, and set the cache location (Working Folders in Project Settings) to a fast external drive.

Resolve keeps render cache and optimised media in its CacheClip location. Use Playback → Delete Render Cache (all or unused), and remove optimised media from the Media Pool when it isn't needed. You can set where cache files go in Project Settings → Master Settings → Working Folders, for example to a fast external drive.

Everything here is regenerated when needed.

Last reviewed October 1, 2026

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How do I free space used by DaVinci Resolve's cache?

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