User level: Level 1 (4 points)iMovie started beachballing today to the extent that it's unusable. I updated everything, closed and reopened several times, still beachballs at every cut for 30 seconds. SOS.
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Original Title: iMovie constant beachballing.
Posted on Oct 3, 2026 12:02 PM
User level: Level 8 (48,892 points)Oct 4, 2026 12:47 PM in response to lvapplelvr
Hi,
Make sure that you have sufficient space on your internal application drive, for iMovie to operate efficiently. I would say at least 10GB.
Also, try creating a new project and see if the problem replicates there.
-- Rich
User level: Level 7 (25,870 points)Oct 5, 2026 3:25 AM in response to lvapplelvr
Check your free space as Rich suggested but I would advise having not less than 20% free if you have an SSD as they require lots of elbow room.
Have you deleted the preferences as that can often cure weird behaviour and it only takes seconds?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256369819