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August 12, 2024
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H.265 files now import as audio only

  • August 12, 2024
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I was working with H.265 files in Premiere for about a week with no problems. I was actually able to edit a project with them.

Then one day, all the files suddenly went offline. I tried relinking, but that didn't work. Then when I reimported the files, they showed up as audio only. I even reinstalled Premiere, which didn't help.

When I play the files in Quicktime Player or in the Finder, they play normally. I have to now transcode them to H.264 in order for them to work in Premiere.

 

The H.265 files have been shot on a Fuji XH2s. They are Long GOP 4:2:2 10bit 200 Mbps.

 

I'm on a Mac Mini M1 running macOS 12.7.6 and Premiere Pro 24.5.

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Correct answer jelizondoedits

Upgraded to macOS Sonoma and did a clean install. My H265 clip now imports with video and audio.

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jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 15, 2024

That's great to hear!  I'm glad you are back up and running

jelizondoeditsAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
August 15, 2024

Upgraded to macOS Sonoma and did a clean install. My H265 clip now imports with video and audio.

Inspiring
August 14, 2024

That didn't work. Still imports as audio only.

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 14, 2024

Hi @jelizondoedits - Can you try making a backup of your settings and then hold down "Shift" while opening premiere and select the checkbox "Reset app preferences" 

 

Can you also try opening Audition and going to Settings > Media & Disk Cache and click "Clean" under Shared Media Cache Database

 

Let us know if that helps.   Thank you for your help troubleshooting.

Inspiring
August 14, 2024

Here it is: 

 

 

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 14, 2024

Hi @jelizondoedits - Any updates were you able to get a screen recording?

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 12, 2024

Hi @jelizondoedits - I'm sorry you are experiencing this issue.  I am thinking something is happening when working with Adobe Audition.  It would be helpful if you post a screen recording when you are importing one of these files.  Are you using the Import panel or just clicking in the project to bring up the import dialog box?

Inspiring
August 12, 2024

Tried clearing media cache files, still only getting audio when I import.

 

Attached are some screenshots of the issue. That how my H265 file imports. It's an audio-only file, when it should have video as well.

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 12, 2024

Hi @jelizondoedits - I have received your file, but am unable to reproduce your issue.  I can import the file and playback with picture.  

Can you hold down "SHIFT" while launching Premiere and check the box

"Clear media cache files" 

 

let us know if that helps your issue.  If not can you upload a screen recording so that we can see what is going on. Thank you for your help in troubleshooting this issue.

Bruce Bullis
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 12, 2024

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