Where Does Traktor Pro Store the Collection?
Traktor Pro keeps the track collection, playlists, cue points, and settings in Documents Native Instruments Traktor. Audio stays in your own folders.
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Traktor centers on collection.nml. That one file plus its stripes folder maps every track, playlist, cue, loop, and beat grid in the library. Settings and controller mappings sit beside it in the Traktor documents tree.
Audio files live outside, referenced by path, which makes path stability the whole backup strategy. External SSDs earn their keep here when the letter or mount point never changes. Back up the collection file before every upgrade; major versions migrate it irreversibly. STEM separations store beside their parents once analyzed.
Where Traktor Pro stores this, by platform
%userprofile%\Documents\Native Instruments\Traktor\
Collection, stripes, playlists, and mappings here; audio referenced by path. Keep paths identical across moves. Back up collection.nml before version upgrades.
~/Documents/Native Instruments/Traktor/
Same collection layout as Windows. External drives need stable mount points. Migrate with identical paths or cues detach from audio.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Traktor to a new PC?
Copy the Traktor folder plus all audio preserving paths, install the same version, and let it re-scan. Collection data references absolute paths, so renamed folders detach stripes and cues. Consistency checks after the move catch strays early.
Can I share one collection between two computers?
Yes with the same version on both machines and identical audio paths, ideally via a shared or cloned drive. Export the collection file for the trip. Version drift between booth and studio machines corrupts the collection quietly.
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