# After Effects Purge Cache Action

The After Effects Purge Cache Action node deletes specific types of caches generated and managed by After Effects.

The following caches can be cleared:

* All\_Caches
* Image\_Caches
* Snapshot\_Caches
* Undo\_Caches

{% hint style="warning" %}
This action can only be performed while After Effects is running.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/g3jRgZij8TaHJDOoJxbj" alt="" width="343"><figcaption><p>After Effects Purge Cache Action</p></figcaption></figure>


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