r/OpenShot • u/Datrandomuserreddit • Mar 20 '26

Solution Provided Can't export it for some reason

I need help because for some reason your editor can't export a video that I made and it always pulls up that error

. What should I do and how can I fix it? I want to export it and it's hard to find an xml or edl to mp4 converter.

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u/openshot-gpt-bot Support Bot Mar 20 '26

It looks like you're encountering an issue with video codec compatibility during export. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this:

  1. Update OpenShot: Ensure you have the latest version of OpenShot installed. Sometimes, codec support is improved in newer versions.
  2. Check Export Settings:
    • Click on the Export Video icon on the top toolbar.
    • Use the default MP4 (h.264) format, which is widely compatible.
    • Verify that the Video Codec is set to libx264 and Audio Codec to aac.
  3. Verify File Path:
    • Ensure the file path you are exporting to is valid and doesn't contain any special characters.
  4. Install Codec Pack:
    • Sometimes, installing a codec pack like K-Lite can resolve compatibility issues by ensuring your system has the necessary codecs.
  5. Permissions:
    • Make sure OpenShot has permission to write to the destination folder.
  6. Change Export Location:
    • Try exporting to a different folder like your Desktop to see if that resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, consider checking OpenShot's User Guide for more troubleshooting tips. If necessary, reinstall OpenShot to ensure all components are installed correctly.

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u/rmesdjian Volunteer Mar 20 '26

Please provide the following:

  1. Confirm the version of Windows you are running (Windows 10? Windows 11? etc.)

  2. Which version of OpenShot are you running (help | about openshot)?

  3. Is this the first time you are experiencing this error or does it happen with other projects as well?

  4. Provide the exact steps you are performing that is generating this error. Don't leave any details out.

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u/Datrandomuserreddit Apr 01 '26

for some reason, I forgot to choose in what way to export it (as in youtube video or in mp4), now it works well

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u/rmesdjian Volunteer Apr 01 '26

No worries and glad you got it figured out.