Choppy Playback in After Effects Preview

[vadois]

My compositions play smoothly in the timeline, but the preview window constantly stutters and lags. I’ve optimized my RAM and cleared the cache, but nothing changes. Rendering final videos also takes way longer than expected. Could outdated software versions be the root cause? Where do people get reliable After Effects installers nowadays?

 

[vivon]

Choppy playback can often be attributed to insufficient hardware resources or outdated software. One effective solution is upgrading your graphics card drivers, as this can enhance real-time preview performance significantly. Additionally, consider checking out the latest Adobe After Effects download for potential updates that might address these performance issues. This might also help with rendering times and improve overall efficiency.