How can I stop Capcut from creating endless sea of .ts files

Hi,

It sounds like CapCut's temporary file management is interfering with your synced Google Drive folder, which is definitely not ideal. Let us troubleshoot this issue.

Here is a breakdown of potential solutions and steps you can take:

Understanding the Issue

•   .ts Files: index_XX.ts files are likely temporary Transport Stream files. These are commonly used in video editing and streaming for segmenting video data. CapCut uses them for temporary storage during editing, especially for auto-save and project recovery.
• Google Drive Sync: Because the folder is synced with Google Drive, any changes within it are immediately replicated to the cloud and other synced devices. This is why deleting the files is futile; Google Drive likely sees the files being created by CapCut as part of the synced folder's state and keeps restoring them.

Solutions to Try

• Check CapCut's Temporary File Settings (If Available):
• Explore CapCut Preferences: Open CapCut on your Mac and look for a "Preferences" or "Settings" menu (usually found in the top menu bar under "CapCut" or "File").
• Look for "Cache," "Temporary Files," or "Project Settings": Within the preferences, see if there are any options to:
• Change the Temporary File Location: If you can specify where CapCut saves temporary files, direct it to a folder outside of your synced Google Drive folder. Ideally, this would be a local folder on your Mac, like your Documents or Movies folder.
• Adjust Auto-Save Settings: While you might not want to disable auto-save entirely, see if there are options to adjust the frequency or behavior of auto-saving that might reduce the creation of these temporary files.
• Periodically clearing CapCut's cache can help manage the accumulation of temporary files.
• To clear the cache, open CapCut, go to settings, and look for an option to clear cache or temporary files.

Unfortunately, CapCut desktop version does not offer user-configurable settings for temporary file locations or cache management. Mobile versions often have cache clearing options, but desktop versions are less likely to have detailed settings for temporary files exposed to the user.

• Exclude the Google Drive Folder from CapCut Projects (If Applicable):
• Project Save Location: When you start a new project in CapCut, you usually choose a save location. Make sure you are not directly saving your CapCut projects inside the synced Google Drive folder. Save your projects to a local folder on your Mac instead (e.g., Documents/CapCut Projects).
• Import Media from Google Drive, but Don't Save Projects There: You can still import media files (videos, images, audio) from your Google Drive folder into CapCut for editing. The key is to ensure the project files themselves and their associated temporary files are saved locally, not within the synced folder.
• Google Drive Sync Settings (Less Likely to be the Primary Solution, but Worth Checking):
• Selective Sync (If Using Google Drive Desktop App):
• Open the Google Drive desktop application preferences.
• Look for "Sync Settings" or "Choose Folders."
• See if you can deselect or exclude the specific folder where CapCut is creating these temporary files from being synced. This is a less ideal solution as it might mean that folder is no longer backed up to Google Drive, but it could prevent the constant file restoration. Be cautious with this option as it affects your Google Drive sync.
• File Versioning in Google Drive (For Information): Google Drive does have file versioning, which keeps previous versions of files. However, it's unlikely this is causing the files to reappear after deletion if CapCut is actively recreating them. Versioning is more for restoring older versions of files, not for constantly resurrecting newly created temporary files.

Workaround: Create a Subfolder within Google Drive and Exclude It (Advanced, Use with Caution):

• Create a Subfolder: Inside your synced Google Drive folder, create a new subfolder specifically for CapCut temporary files (e.g., "CapCut_Temp_Ignore").
• If, against expectations, CapCut does let you set a temporary file location, try setting it to this new subfolder within Google Drive.
• Google Drive Selective Sync (Exclude Subfolder): In Google Drive sync settings, try to exclude only this newly created subfolder ("CapCut_Temp_Ignore") from syncing. This is often possible with advanced sync settings.

The idea is to isolate the temporary files within Google Drive in a folder that Google Drive ignores for syncing, while still keeping your main Google Drive folder synced. This is a more complex workaround and might have unintended consequences for your Google Drive setup, so proceed with caution and test thoroughly.

• Monitor CapCut Behavior and File Creation:

Observe When Files Appear: Pay attention to when these index_XX.ts files are created. Is it during auto-save intervals? When you are actively editing? When you open or close projects? This might give clues about the trigger.

File Size and Modification Time: Check the file sizes and modification times of these temporary files. Are they constantly being written to, or are they created once and then just reappear if deleted?

Important Considerations:

• Data Loss Risk: Be very careful when deleting files or changing sync settings within a Google Drive folder that contains important data. Make sure you understand the implications before making changes.
• CapCut Support: If none of these solutions work, reaching out to CapCut's technical support team is recommended. They might be aware of this behavior and have specific guidance or fixes. Write an email to [email protected].
• If the temporary files continue to sync despite adjustments, contacting Google Drive support might offer additional solutions to manage or exclude specific files from syncing.

Recommended First Steps:

• Double-check CapCut Preferences for any settings related to temporary files, cache, or project locations. Even if unlikely, it's the most direct solution if available.
• Ensure you are saving CapCut projects to a local folder and only importing media from Google Drive, not saving project files directly within the synced folder.
• Monitor the file creation to understand when and why these .ts files are appearing.

If you can provide more details about your CapCut version (especially if it's a specific beta or older version) or if you find any relevant settings in CapCut's preferences, that would be helpful for further troubleshooting