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Participating Frequently
Sep 27, 2025 12:57 AM UTC
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Why is my composition blurry when I play it and when its paused its clear?

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  • I'm currently using a PC, not MAC
  • Resolution/Down Sample Popup: Full
  • Fast Previews: Adaptive Res
  • I cant read computers but I've attached a screenshot of how much RAM is being saved/used for Adobe/AE

I imported AI files into AE and when I was moving the files in the composition, nothing was blurry until I added an Effect (wiggle) onto one of the AI files. After that whenver I pressed play on my composition, it would be extremely blurry and would only become clear after I paused it. 

 

I made a new project and tried to redo everything but its still blurry. After that attempt went wrong, I went to the original AE project and changed all the AI files all into Shapes... 

 

Idk how to fix it back to without the blurriness T^T I've tried adjusted the Resolution/Down Sample Popup, Fast Previews, and turned on the "Continuously Rasterized" star layer thingy. I feel like the RAM might be the issue, but I'm not sure where to begin @-@ Please help!

 

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nishu_kush
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Legend
Oct 8, 2025 1:16 PM UTC

Hi,

I tried both methods and my project is still blurry when I hit play still. I've looked up this same question on google and it gave me similar results that are in your reply... I'm still confused about whats wrong with my system. I've attached my file to this reply.


Thanks for sharing the file, Tatiana. I don't see the issue on my end. Can you check the playback resolution setting in the Preview Panel? Try switching to Full if something else is selected. 

 

Let me know how it goes.


Thanks,
Nishu

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Community Expert
Sep 27, 2025 11:49 PM UTC

Usually this is caused by your system not being able to keep up during playback. It should still output fine.

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Participating Frequently
Sep 28, 2025 12:20 AM UTC

Hi! How can I fix it so that my system can keep up? 

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nishu_kush
Legend
Sep 29, 2025 5:05 PM UTC

Is this happening when you're previewing cached frames (indicated by the green line)? Can you try clearing media cache (Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache) and see if that helps?


Thanks,
Nishu

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