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callums60738924
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October 7, 2018
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When I import a file into premiere pro there is only audio and no video

  • October 7, 2018
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When I import a file into premiere pro there is only audio and no video yes i have selected v1 and yes I have uninstalled and reinstalled it can anybody suggest something fix it thanks.

    Correct answer Kristian Gabriel

    When you import a file and get no video, this usually means that the VIDEO CODEC of your file is either corrupt, missing or not supported. It will usually just play audio and video portion will be blank screen or missing altogether. This can also be do to issues with your video card. For starters can you tell us what type of file you are importing or what type of camera it came from?

    Just FYI--here is the official Adobe Premiere File Format Support List: Premiere Pro CC supported file formats

    Beyond knowing what file you are importing here is a list of possible things you can try:

    • VERIFY FILE FORMAT IS SUPPORTED: Double-check the Premiere Pro file support list to make sure your file is supported.

    • RE-ENCODE FILE: You can use Adobe Media Encoder (but chances are if it doesn't work in Premiere it probably won't in Encoder either). Try to re-encode using another encoder or a player like MPEG Streamclip, Quicktime Player, Assimilate Scratch Play, VLC, and there are many others.

    • UPDATE VIDEO CARD: Make sure your video card is up to date. If you video card was recently updated, you might need to roll it back to an older driver.

    Depending on the CODEC of your VIDEO FILE, you may need to download and install the codecs on your machine with some cameras or third party or Legacy codec.

    3 replies

    juanmario
    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2018

    callums60738924  escribió

    When I import a file into premiere pro

    What file?

    Participant
    September 20, 2023

    i also faced this issue you must have to see that your videos that you have imported into premier pro should have different name because when i imported video files with same name i cant able to import video but only audio and when i change the name of file (2) the issue got resolved.

     

    Kristian Gabriel
    Kristian GabrielCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2018

    When you import a file and get no video, this usually means that the VIDEO CODEC of your file is either corrupt, missing or not supported. It will usually just play audio and video portion will be blank screen or missing altogether. This can also be do to issues with your video card. For starters can you tell us what type of file you are importing or what type of camera it came from?

    Just FYI--here is the official Adobe Premiere File Format Support List: Premiere Pro CC supported file formats

    Beyond knowing what file you are importing here is a list of possible things you can try:

    • VERIFY FILE FORMAT IS SUPPORTED: Double-check the Premiere Pro file support list to make sure your file is supported.

    • RE-ENCODE FILE: You can use Adobe Media Encoder (but chances are if it doesn't work in Premiere it probably won't in Encoder either). Try to re-encode using another encoder or a player like MPEG Streamclip, Quicktime Player, Assimilate Scratch Play, VLC, and there are many others.

    • UPDATE VIDEO CARD: Make sure your video card is up to date. If you video card was recently updated, you might need to roll it back to an older driver.

    Depending on the CODEC of your VIDEO FILE, you may need to download and install the codecs on your machine with some cameras or third party or Legacy codec.

    Participant
    October 11, 2022

    Hey, I'm having this same issue, except one or two of the files I'm uploading from my camera will drop into the sequencer, but anything beyond that will only appear as audio. The files are all of the same type with the same codec and from the same source. What's going on?

    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 11, 2022

    Please read the thread. Kevin has the solution.

    callums60738924
    Participant
    October 7, 2018

    can anybody suggest something to fix it thanks.*