What determines where Premiere Pro projects are saved?

The location where Premiere Pro projects are saved is determined by the selection made in the new project dialogue box. When you create a new project, this dialogue box allows you to specify the folder or location on your computer or storage device where the project files will be stored. This initiation point is critical because it sets the specific path for all associated files, including media and project settings.

While user preferences or operating system defaults might influence other aspects of the software's behavior, such as performance settings or general file handling, the actual determination of project file storage is explicitly set by the user during the project's creation in the new project dialogue. This ensures that users have control over their project organization and access, enabling effective project management.