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May 14, 2023
Question

After Effects file could not be found

  • May 14, 2023
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Hello there, 

 

I have been trying to figure out why I'm unable to import certain videos into After Effects. When I import a video a pop-up shows up stating, "a file could not be found." The file I am importing from is in a folder on my desktop. However, If I bring a video or photo from a photobooth it has no problem. 

 

I've been looking online for a solution, but haven't had any luck. Thanks for the help!

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ShiveringCactus
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 14, 2023

Some video formats are incompatible with After Effects - although they would state as much and not say file could not be found. 

It sounds like you're importing a project into After Effects and one of the videos is missing?  If that's the case, right-click on the video and choose Replace Footage - from there you can navigate to the original folder and select the video (if it's there)

Mylenium
Legend
May 14, 2023

None of this makes any sense if you don't tell us about exact file types and their specs as well as providing basic system information.

 

Mylenium