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March 7, 2017
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Cant import .mp3 file into premiere

  • March 7, 2017
  • 12 replies
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Im trying to import an audio file that is .mp3, but whenever i try to do it an error shows up saying "there was an error decompressing audio or visual." i have a screenshot

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Please help

    Correct answer Shahriar22498209trr6

    Just go and change the file format from mp3 to .wav

    Dude just rename it. That works.

    Paying regards..

    12 replies

    Participant
    October 11, 2024

    remember the day vividly; I was all set to put together a stunning video project in Adobe Premiere. I had lined up my footage, crafted a storyboard, and even picked out the perfect background music. However, when I attempted to import my .mp3 files, I was met with an error message that shattered my creative momentum. I frantically scoured the internet for solutions, only to find countless users facing the same frustrating dilemma.

    After trying a few common troubleshooting steps—clearing the media cache and restarting the software—I still couldn't get my .mp3 files to import. Just as I was about to throw in the towel, I stumbled upon a thread in the Adobe Community that mentioned converting .mp3 files to more compatible formats like .wav. This sparked a glimmer of hope!

    I quickly discovered a user-friendly conversion tool at iformat.io. With just a few clicks, I uploaded my troublesome .mp3 files and converted them to .wav format. The process was seamless, and before I knew it, the files were ready to use. I returned to Adobe Premiere, imported the newly converted .wav files, and they worked perfectly!

    This simple conversion not only saved my project but also restored my enthusiasm. I realized that sometimes, the solution is just a few clicks away. If anyone else finds themselves in a similar situation, I highly recommend giving iFormat a try. It worked wonders for me!

    Participant
    June 25, 2022

    Hi I had problems importing mp3 music onto premiere pro as well. I tried converting it to .wav and .aif as suggested in this chat and that didn't work. Eventually when i convert it to .mp4 that seemed to work. It seems like it works for everyone differently with importing music to premiere pro. You would assume it would be the same all around but apparently not the case, especially for me that is. So glad its working for me now. 

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    January 28, 2022

    Hi Community,

    I could not find a recent bug to upvote. It was a little odd, considering it seems a current issue amongst Premiere Pro editors. Can you upvote these bug reports to get some traction on the subject? 

     

     

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Shahriar22498209trr6Correct answer
    Participant
    January 4, 2022

    Just go and change the file format from mp3 to .wav

    Dude just rename it. That works.

    Paying regards..

    Participant
    January 28, 2022
    thanks dude apreciate it man thanks for the help homie
    Participant
    December 9, 2021

    Guys, I had the same issue. Then I encountered this vid https://youtu.be/RO9dwSYwVhU

    Super simple just change the .mp3 to something else like .m4a and you're set. It works for me

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    December 9, 2021

    Thanks Matthew,

    Can you please verify the source of the .mp3 file? We are trying to track down the source of this mysterious issue. Feel free to PM me if you like.

     

    Thanks,
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    caroline_edits
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 1, 2021

    Hi all!

    We have some engineers that are trying to improve the behavior of .MP3 files in Premiere and other Adobe apps. If you could share the .MP3 file that's giving you trouble, it would be a huge help towards us fixing the problem for good!

     

    Thanks!

    Caroline

    Participant
    November 1, 2021

    How can we share it? I have a paid project due and I can't upload any Mp3

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    December 3, 2021

    Hi Amos,

    Sorry about that. You can share a file with us via Creative Cloud or any other popular sharing apps, like Dropbox. Basically, you upload a file to these services and provide us a link. You can send me a link via private message here on the forums. Thanks so much!

    Regards,
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Participant
    October 20, 2021
    Participant
    October 8, 2021

    just convert to wav

    Participant
    October 1, 2021

    Hello Guys, I also went thru the same issue. I figured out that premeire pro was only taking .wav files (in my case) and I could not import .mp3 files at all. So all I had to do was rename my .mp3 files to .wav and kaaboom! It worked, it was on my timeline! Trying to clear media cache did not help at all. I hope this works out for you all! 

     

     

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    All the best!

    Shivangi_Gupta
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 1, 2021

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure it will be helpful for many users.

     

    Regards,

    Shivangi

    Participant
    February 15, 2021

    I got the same problem, all i needed to do was change the file type from mp3, to for examplke and m4a file. Here is a tutorial on how to without any software, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJMfpG5l21E

    Participant
    April 13, 2021

    Thank you... It worked