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How to Sync Audio and Video in Premiere Pro

Updated on April 4th, 2022
Sumona Chatterjee
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Sumona Chatterjee

Adobe Premiere Pro User 1:  ‘I synced my documentary’s audio and video in Premiere Pro using Merge Clip function. But, audio is not properly in sync. Now I do not want to go back to the original clips and do re-merging. How can I sync Audio and Video in Premiere Pro?’

Adobe Premiere Pro User 2: ‘I captured the football match in a two-hour footage. Next, imported it to Premiere Pro CC to edit. But the video is out-of-sync. There are no clappers in the footage. How can I sync the audio and video files in Premiere Pro?’

You want to ensure the highest quality sound for your project. But if you are facing a synchronizing issue in your videos, read on this blog to know how to perfectly sync audio and video in Premiere Pro CC.

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  • Ways to Sync Audio and Video in Premiere Pro
  • Merged & synchronized clips, still they are out of sync! Use Stellar Repair for Video

Ways to Sync Audio and Video in Premiere Pro

Synchronization of audio and video files in Premiere Pro is not only time taking but requires precision too. Also, premiere pro audio sync problems are quite common. Sometimes even after mixing the audio and video clips in Premiere Pro, your video may appear out-of-sync. Ensure you are following the right steps while merging or synchronization of multimedia files. Premiere Pro CC also allows you to sync multiple audio clips based on audio itself.

Check the below methods to effectively deal with issues related to audio and video out of sync in Premiere Pro CC:

  1. Sync with Merge Clips: Can be done in Project Panel or via Timeline function
  2. Use Synchronization option
  3. Manual synchronization in Premiere Pro
  4. Use PluralEyes 4 in Premiere Pro
  1. Sync with Merge Clips

You can choose to sync audio either in Project Panel or on Timeline.

Steps to Sync using Merge Clips in Project panel

  1. Select the video clip to which you want to merge audio
  2. Select the audio-only clip to merge using Shift or Control-click (Command-click in Mac)
  3. Right-click (Control-click on Mac), and choose Merge Clips from the shortcut menu to launch Merge Clips dialog box.
  4. In Merge Clips, select one of the following options for the point of synchronization:
  • Based on the In point
  • Based on the Out point
  • Based on matching timecode (For locating sync based on common timecode between the clips)
  • Based on clip markers (For locating a sync point based on a numbered clip marker in the middle of the shot. This function is disabled unless all component clips have at least one numbered marker.)
  1. Click OK. Your merged clip now appears in the Project panel with ‘- Merged’ added at the end of the clip name. You can also rename this clip.

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Steps to Sync using Merge Clips in Timeline

  1. Select the video clip to which you want to merge audio
  2. Select the audio-only clip to merge using Shift or Control-click (Command-click in Mac)
  3. Drag the component clips into the Project panel
  4. The Merge Clips dialog box launches
  5. Click OK. Your merged clip appears in the Project panel.

2.Use Synchronize Option in Premiere Pro

This method is almost the same as that of Merge Clip in Timeline. The difference is that you can merge clips based on Clip End, Timecode, or Numbered Marker, unlike ‘Merge Clip in Timeline’ which synchronizes from Clip Start. Also, no additional merged video clip is created.

Steps to Synchronize clips in the Timeline panel

  1. First, edit the clips in the Timeline panel
  2. Select the edited clips you want to synchronize. Choose Clip > Synchronize.
  3. The Synchronize dialog box launches. Choose from one of the following options for the point of synchronization:
  • Based on the Clip Start
  • Based on the Clip End
  • Based on matching timecode
  • Based on clip markers
  1. Click OK. Your clips are now synchronized.

This method is not viable if you want to sync hundreds of clips. The better way would be to use Stellar Repair for Video tool or audio/video syncing plugins like PluralEyes.

With Premiere Pro you can do Batch audio sync very easily.

  1. Manual synchronization in Premiere Pro

Manual syncing is easy for small videos but it can be a time-consuming process for bigger projects in which you require to sync hundreds of files.

The auto sync in Adobe Premiere Pro may not always deliver the perfect sync videos. Doing it manually is tiresome but gives the best results. If you have the time give it a try to get the best results.

Steps to manually sync audio and video in Premiere Pro:

  • Pull the audio and video files in the timeline on top of one another.
  • Find a good reference point (spike) in waveforms and put a marker.
  • Align the audio and video tracks using the markers.
  • Play the clip to ensure if the out of sync issue is resolved. You might require to do little adjustments frame-by-frame at a couple of places.

Merged & synchronized clips, still they are out of sync! Use Stellar Repair for Video

There are certain limitations associated, when you are working with Merged Clips. Have a look below:

  • The Replace Footage command won’t work.
  • Analyzing speech to text is not supported after attaching Adobe Story scripts.
  • Reveal in Adobe Bridge is not supported.
  • In the merged clip, full audio channel mapping control is not supported.
  • Final Cut Pro XML and AAF interchange formats are not supported since merged clip audio results in mono track audio-only.
  • Using audio waveforms, free-run timecode, time-of-day timecode, AUX timecode, or separate audio timecode, auto-sync is not supported.
  • Once a merged clip is created, it can’t be resynchronized or adjusted. For this, we need to make a new merged clip.
  • Adjusting contents of a merged clip is not supported. In the case of a particular component, the clip is deleted, the merged clip may be relinked.
  • To make a new merged clip, previously merged clips or its parts can’t be used apart from component clips.

If your videos after merging or synchronization in Premiere Pro, appear out-of-sync, the chances are that they are corrupt or damaged.

The best way is to use a video repair software like Stellar Repair for Video. Unlike manual or automatic synchronization in Premium Pro, Stellar video repair quickly fixes the out-of-sync issue without you fretting over the waveforms or frames.

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Whether the out-of-sync issue occurred during the shoot, editing, transferring of files or converting to a different format, Stellar Repair for Video fixes all. The software supports repair of AVI, ASF, WMV, MKV, FLV, DIVX, WEBM, MJPEG, MPEG, AVCHD, MTS, MOV, MP4, M4V, 3G2, 3GP, and F4V video files.

  1. Use PluralEyes 4 in Premiere Pro

Red Giant’s PluralEyes 4 work with video editing applications like Premium Pro to fix audio sync problem. It is especially helpful when you have thousands of files to sync for a movie, music video, or documentary. It is a relief for videographers and filmmakers who do not have clappers or timecode in their footages.

Download and connect PluralEyes 4 to Premiere Pro CC. Launch Premiere and PluralEyes will be listed under Window > Extensions. The plugin imports the entire project (video and audio clips), syncs them and then exports media files for use.

To Sum Up

Premiere Pro’s inbuilt synchronization functions perform well in syncing individual clips but it is not the best way to sync a large number of audio and video clips of a big project. Comparatively, PluralEyes is easy to use and syncs thousands of multimedia files in less time. Still, if the merged or synchronized videos appear out-of-sync, you can easily use Stellar Repair for Video to fix the issue and get superior sound quality.

Which method of synchronization worked for you in Premiere Pro? Were you able to get the perfect audio and video sync? Do share your experience with our readers.

About The Author

Sumona Chatterjee

Sumona is a tech blogger, avid photographer, & technogeek with vast experience in writing about media file recovery tips and tutorials. She has over 10 years of experience in media file recovery/media file repair technology. She is passionate about Photography, Creative Designing, Music, and Exploring lesser-known destinations.

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17 comments

  1. Kam says:
    April 22, 2020 at 8:20 am

    Tried it with multiple clips on the timeline (which would seem like a reasonable thing to do). Synchronize is not an option. What to do?

    Reply
    1. Nishat Paiker says:
      May 6, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      Hi,
      Try to sync using manual synchronization in Premier Pro.

      Reply
  2. Clev says:
    April 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    This post is in fact good and helpful.

    Reply
  3. Edsel says:
    February 6, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Thanks for a clear article on Syncing in Premiere.
    There is however a little problem with this method. Premiere does not support AAF export on merged clips. This can be a little problematic when exporting for post audio. The work around is to sync using the multi-cam function.

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      February 12, 2020 at 6:18 am

      Hi Edsel,
      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Jeremy Hurwitz says:
    May 28, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Wonderful Information! Thank you for sharing your priceless information this is going to help me out a lot thank again.

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      May 31, 2019 at 6:02 am

      Hi Jeremy, Thanks for your words!

      Reply
  5. Dejan Agostino says:
    December 12, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Hi, that’s information I looking to resolve this problem. I had a movie file audio is working fine at the beginning and not at the end of the movie, but when I play in media player. It’s Ok, I think premiere pro will not figure out the timing, Thanks for the easy solution to fix the timeline. Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      December 14, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Hi Dejan, Thanks for your words!

      Reply
  6. Sumona Chatterjee says:
    November 30, 2018 at 9:49 am

    Hi Joe, Thanks for your appreciation!!

    Reply
  7. Joe Jackson says:
    November 29, 2018 at 3:07 am

    Hi, Great tips to synchronize using merge clips in premiere pro. That information I looking for it’s so helpful for me. Thank you very much!!

    Reply
  8. Dan Burkholder says:
    October 10, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Awesome post! I had the same issue on Mac Pro, when I merge the audio & video on premiere pro crash. 2 method will helpful for me!

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      October 11, 2018 at 10:19 am

      Hi Dan, Thanks for reading and sharing your valuable feedback with us!

      Reply
  9. RussAlsobrook says:
    September 19, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Thanks, that sounds like a good permanent solution for me. I suppose I can merge the audio and video I took too this time since for once it’s not game play footage (normally for me is either game play or desktop recording), I needed to record some clips from a film for a project I’m working on.

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      September 20, 2018 at 6:06 am

      Hello Russ, Thankyou!

      Reply
  10. John Monk says:
    August 29, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Thanks for information, I’m also looking for an answer on how to sync many clips using the audio sync feature.

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      August 30, 2018 at 3:20 am

      Hi John, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us!

      Reply

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