Cannot open MP4 file in Premiere Elelements 2023

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February 21, 2023
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After moving a file to a different folder, I cannot open it in my project. The error message "Cannot link file' comes up and also says ' The selected file cannot be linked because its type (audio and video) does not match the original file type (video). The original file from a GoPro was video and audio, saved as an MP4 file.

What needs be done to open the file in Premiere Elements?

Thanks

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Peru Bob

Community Expert

Did you accidentally change the file name or extension?

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Willy7Author

Participant

Thanks for responding. I checking and I did not change the file name. But I was successful in copying the file back to the original folder and then linking it to the project. Not sure why it then worked? Thanks

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Steve Grisetti

Legend

Do you understand the difference between opening a project and adding a video to a project?

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Willy7Author

Participant

Yes. I can open the project. I cannot add back in to the project the MP4 file that was in the project but that I moved to another folder. Thanks

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Bill Sprague

Community Expert

Original video clips are never "in" a video editor. Instead, they are linked to the project. You can either put the clip back where it was or direct Premiere Elements to its new location.

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