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Feb 14, 2020 11:00 AM UTC
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P: Convert to Video Timeline option missing - Apple M1 devices

I am not able to select anything but "Create Frame Animation" in the Timeline. I am trying to create a Video Timeline, but not using Frame animation. This option isn't in the bottom left or top right of the Timeline menu.

 

I have tried resetting my preferences, uninstalling and re-installing, creating a new document, and converting all layers to smart objects, and none of those have worked. I have a macbook pro with macOS Big Sur version 11.2.3 with an Apple M1 chip.

 

Thank you for the help!

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Participant
Aug 26, 2021 3:43 PM UTC

August 26, 2021 and still no fix!!!! 

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Participant
Oct 23, 2021 7:24 PM UTC

This worked for me!

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Participant
Nov 20, 2021 7:02 AM UTC

worked for me too!!!

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Participant
Aug 25, 2021 11:32 PM UTC

No puedo interpretar/exportar un video que hice tipo gif de la linea del tiempo. 

 

Alguno me puede ayudar?

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c.pfaffenbichler
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 26, 2021 10:32 AM UTC

Have you tried File > Export > Save for Web? 

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Participant
Aug 25, 2021 12:39 PM UTC

Hi there,

I am experiencing a problem with my photoshop program. I have the latest version of photoshop and for some reason, I am unable to upload an mp4 file. It will pop up on the screen with a message saying that the file is unreadable. I have spoken to Digital Design lecturers and even they do not know what the problem is. 

 

and another strange thing is that I cannot seem to find my video layers under the layers panel. Normally this option will be just under the smart object. I also do not know if my M1 chip might be the problem or not.

 

Please can somebody help. Thank you.

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PECourtejoie
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 25, 2021 12:55 PM UTC

Hello, it is normal with the current version of Photoshop for apple silicon: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-for-apple-silicon.html

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Participant
Aug 25, 2021 2:45 PM UTC

Awesome, thank you so much.  I have sorted out the issue.

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Participant
Aug 25, 2021 12:15 AM UTC

Hey Team. Up until a few days ago this tool was working flawlessly. However, everytime I try to use it now I get an error message saying 'Could not complete the video frames to layers command because the file cannot be opened.' any insight is helpful, thanks!!

 

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Legend
Aug 25, 2021 1:07 AM UTC

are you on an M1/Apple Silicon device? Video features are not yet supported: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-for-apple-silicon.html#rosetta-known-issues 

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Participant
Aug 21, 2021 6:52 PM UTC

This problem has been driving me crazy, and I've wasted a lot of time already. I hope there's a solutions soon!

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Participant
Aug 21, 2021 7:32 PM UTC

same here...so disappointed and angry...

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Participant
Aug 25, 2021 3:59 PM UTC

THIS SUCKS, PLEASE FIX IT!!!

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ryanmvickerman
Participant
Aug 17, 2021 12:09 PM UTC

I can't seem to open video files in Photoshop 22.4.3 on a 2020 M1 Macbook Pro running BigSur 11.5.1 (20G80). I've tried .MOV, .M4V, .MP4, etc...all the common formats that I've opened before. Any pointers?

 

 

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nikunj.m
Legend
Aug 17, 2021 7:33 PM UTC

Hi, 

 

We're sorry about the trouble with Photoshop while trying to open video files. This is a known compatibility issue with Photoshop on the M1 Macs. You can try running Photoshop in Rosetta emulation for now while our product team works on a fix. To run Photoshop using Rosetta, please check: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861

 

For more info, you can check: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-for-apple-silicon.html#native-known-issues

 

Regards,

Nikunj

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Participant
Aug 11, 2021 2:24 PM UTC

My Photoshop just stoped open any video file such as .mp4, .avi and other.

 

I hadn't this problem few days ago. I used to open mp4 video and save it into gif format, but now I don't even have any chance to open videofile. 

 

Can somebody help me, because i think I just turned some option off or my laptop loose some codecs((

 

My laptop is MacBook Pro M1 2020, MacOs BigSur 11.3.1

My Photoshop version is 22.4.3.

 

Moving from Using the Community (which is about the forums) to the correct forum... Mod
To ask in the forum for your program please start at https://community.adobe.com/

 

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Sahil.Chawla
Adobe Employee
Adobe Employee
Aug 27, 2021 11:22 PM UTC

Hi there,

That doesn't sound good. Have you tried resetting the preferences of Photoshop and see if that helps? 

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

 

Note: Make sure that you back up all your custom presets, brushes & actions before restoring Photoshop's preferences. https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preset-migration.html

 

Regards,

Sahil

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Participant
Aug 8, 2021 12:42 PM UTC

Hi I'm using photoshop 22.4.3

and i dont understand why whene I open the timeline window he onle give me thre option of create frame animation.

can someone help me 

thank you

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Mylenium
Legend
Aug 8, 2021 3:53 PM UTC

That would indicate that you're on an M1-based Mac, where full video functions currently aren't available. if it's something else you will have to provide more info.

 

Mylenium

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Participant
Aug 8, 2021 7:47 PM UTC

 yes I have MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) so there nothing I can do?

 

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Known Participant
Aug 5, 2021 10:44 PM UTC

When is the M1 version of photoshop going to be able to import video frames to layers?

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nikunj.m
Legend
Aug 5, 2021 11:46 PM UTC

Hi,

 

We're sorry that your not able to import video frames to layers while running Photoshop natively on the M1 Mac. We currently do not have an official timeline on when this would be available. For now, you can try running Photoshop under the Rosetta 2 as a workaround. For more details, please check: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861

 

You can also post your question here: https://feedback.photoshop.com/topics/photoshop/5f5f2092785c1f1e6cc4086b

This forum is monitored directly by our developers. They can look into your question & may offer some insights.

 

Regards,

Nikunj

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Participant
Aug 3, 2021 9:48 PM UTC

Timeline still not working for M1 apple computers. Can't export or make simple animations 

 

 

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nikunj.m
Legend
Aug 5, 2021 9:40 PM UTC

Hi,

 

We're sorry about the trouble with Photoshop while trying to create a timeline on your M1 Mac. Would you mind sharing the version of Photoshop you're using along with your computers macOS version?

 

You can try running Photoshop under Rosetta to check if that helps. Please check: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861

 

You can also check: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-for-apple-silicon.html

 

Let us know if it helps!

Regards,

Nikunj

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Participating Frequently
Oct 4, 2021 4:36 AM UTC

Dude, just; no...

y'all need to fix this, it has been a year now

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