> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://techresources.gitbook.io/adobe-premiere-basics-windows-edition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://techresources.gitbook.io/adobe-premiere-basics-windows-edition/setting-up-your-project/creating-a-premiere-project-file.md).

# Creating a Premiere project

1. If you haven't done so already, [connect your project folder SD card](/adobe-premiere-basics-windows-edition/setting-up-your-project/connecting-your-project-folder-sd-card.md) and [create a project folder](/adobe-premiere-basics-windows-edition/setting-up-your-project/creating-a-project-folder.md).
2. In Premiere, click **File** on the menu bar. Choose **New** and select **Project**.
3. Click in the **Project location** drop-down field. Select **Choose Location**. [Navigate to and select your project folder](https://techresources.gitbook.io/file-and-folder-management-windows-edition/navigating-folder-tree). Click **Choose**.
4. In the **Project name** field, give your project a name. [Follow JAMS file and folder naming conventions](https://techresources.gitbook.io/file-and-folder-management-windows-edition/file-and-folder-naming-conventions).
5. When finished, click **Create** (lower-right.)

<figure><img src="/files/6eNe34Ob27JC4prL7s2k" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating a new Premiere project.</p></figcaption></figure>