Where are iMovie Files Saved?

iMovie is a useful tool embedded inside modern versions of the Mac operating system. It is incredibly useful when you want to create a slideshow, cut a movie, or perform other simple video editing tasks. Of course, if you are tech-savvy enough, you can also use iMovie's feature to their full extend, and do some more complicated productions. However, did you know that iMovie's files may end up taking up a lot of disk space? This can be an issue if you are working on a larger project, since the app will take up space for all sorts of projects, source files, effects, previews, and more. If you want to start organizing your iMovie disk space, then you should learn where iMovie files are saved.

While you are using iMovie, the app will continuously save your progress in the background. This useful feature will prevent losing your progress in case something unexpected happens such as a system crash or a power interruption. However, each automatic save takes some space. So, where do you start when you want to manage the way iMovie utilizes disk space?

Where to find iMovie Projects?

If you are looking to free up disk space by removing iMovie projects, then you can go to Finder -> Go -> Home -> Movies. Then, hold the Option key and click on iMovie Library. This will show you all files iMovie project files currently on your device. However, you should only delete files from there if you are 100% certain that they are not in use by another project. We suggest backing up the contents of this folder before you start deleting content from it. This way, you will be able to restore projects in case you delete an important file by accident.

If this did not help you free up enough space, then you might want to explore our advice on How to Clear the iMovie Library.