iMovie keeps freezing
iMovie keeps freezing while I am trying to edit. I have updated the app as well as the laptop. I have reset my preferences in the app. What next?
MacBook Pro
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Check to see that you have sufficient free space on your internal drive for iMovie to function efficiently. Insufficient free space can cause freezing.
If the above does not apply to your situation, try the following diagnostic procedures:
Safe Mode
Try booting up in Safe Mode and, after everything loads, immediately shut down and reboot in normal mode. Then see if iMovie works properly.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support
Resetting the System Management Controller
Try resetting the System Management Controller (but no longer available for the new M1 computers):
Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Resetting the NVRAM or PRAM
Try resetting the NVRAM or PRAM:
Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
-- Rich