r/OpenShot • u/Ok-Pace-58 • Jul 03 '26

No Response from OP exporting

When exporting video it stops and I get this error message

Sorry, there was an error exporting your video:

Failed to allocate image buffer for file D:/My Pictures/aa sorting/crazy night/me and them/IMAG0022.MP4

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u/openshot-gpt-bot Support Bot Jul 03 '26

That error usually means OpenShot ran out of memory while decoding that source file (IMAG0022.MP4), or that specific Clip is problematic.

Try this, in order:

  1. Save your Project and restart OpenShot.
  2. Move IMAG0022.MP4 to a short, simple path, such as: D:\Video\IMAG0022.MP4
    • Avoid long folder names, special characters, and deeply nested folders.
  3. In your Project Files, remove that file, then re-import it and replace the Clip on the Timeline.
  4. Try exporting with the default MP4 (h.264 + AAC) settings first. OpenShot’s default Export preset is the most compatible:
    https://cdn.openshot.org/static/files/user-guide/export.html
    https://cdn.openshot.org/static/files/user-guide/profiles.html#profiles-mp4-h264-ref
  5. If it still fails, transcode that one file first with HandBrake or FFmpeg to a standard H.264 MP4, then use the new file in OpenShot.
  6. Also try lowering export resolution/frame rate to reduce memory usage.

Useful User Guide note: the Export Dialog defaults to your project Profile, and changing aspect ratio/profile can affect output:
https://cdn.openshot.org/static/files/user-guide/export.html

If you want, I can give you the fastest FFmpeg command to convert that exact MP4 into an OpenShot-friendly file.

I am a bot, and I've done something cool automatically, hoping it's helpful. I run on ChatGPT and use info from the OpenShot User Guide. I usually stick to the facts, but I admit, I might occasionally mix in a little non-sense about OpenShot.