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ghoulnotokyo
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March 7, 2017
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Cant import .mp3 file into premiere

  • March 7, 2017
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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..

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    saicharan_8421
    Participant
    October 11, 2024

    I 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!

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    Chanthu250107052jh0
    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
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity 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
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      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..

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        Isaac5C6E
        Participant
        January 28, 2022
        thanks dude apreciate it man thanks for the help homie
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        Matthew22172321hqzl
        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
        Kevin-MonahanCommunity 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
        caroline_editsCommunity 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

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          amos5FC3
          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
          Kevin-MonahanCommunity 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
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          HUTTON VIDEO
          Participant
          October 20, 2021

          saved me: https://www.online-convert.com/result#j=bdee8091-8c4a-4dc1-9fd4-48d96120f29f

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          Isaac5C6E
          Participant
          October 8, 2021

          just convert to wav

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          defaultivg2fedwtpw2
          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! 

           

           

          Rename the extension.

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

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          All the best!

            Shivangi_Gupta
            Community Manager
            Shivangi_GuptaCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            October 1, 2021

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

             

            Regards,

            Shivangi

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            Andrei5FD3
            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

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              Miracle5FBE
              Participant
              April 13, 2021

              Thank you... It worked 

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