Saving a Copy of a Session

For more information, see the following topics:

How the Save Copy In Command Works

Save Copy In Options

Session Format

Session Parameters

Items to Copy

To save a copy of the current session with or without its audio files and fade files, use the Save Copy In command. In addition, you can specify the session file format, audio file format, bit depth, and sample rate for the session copy.

For information on sharing sessions between different platforms, Pro Tools systems, or Pro Tools software versions, see File and Session Management and Compatibility.

 

Save Session Copy dialog

To save a session copy in a new location:

1 Choose File > Save Copy In.

2 In the Save Session Copy dialog, choose a destination and type a name for the new session file.

3 Choose a session file format (Save As Type) for the copied session.

4 Set the Audio File Type for the copied session. If the audio files need to be compatible with either Windows or Mac, select BWF (.WAV) or AIFF.

5 Set the session Sample Rate and Bit Depth for the copied session.

6 If applicable, select a Fader Gain level for the copied session.

7 If applicable, select Enforce Mac/PC Compatibility to create session and audio files that can be used on both Windows and Mac Pro Tools systems (see Saving Copies of Mac Sessions to be Compatible with Windows).

8 Select the Items to Copy for the copied session.

To include all audio being used in the session, select the All Audio Files option.

9 Click Save.