4 Ways to Fix OpenShot Crashing on Ubuntu
It is extremely frustrating when you want to edit a video but OpenShot keeps crashing. Unfortunately, many Ubuntu users encounter this issue with OpenShot because of things like corrupt video files or misconfigured preferences.
You might be wondering how you can prevent OpenShot from crashing on Ubuntu. Luckily, these issues with OpenShot are easy to fix once you know the right troubleshooting methods.
1. OpenShot Is Outdated or Incompatible
Outdated versions of OpenShot can cause the application to crash. Fortunately, it’s very simple to update OpenShot on Ubuntu, so one of the first things you should do is update the application and determine whether that was the source of the issue.
You can update OpenShot byopening the terminal(Ctrl + Alt + T) and entering the following commands:
After entering the commands, the terminal will notify you that OpenShot is either the latest version or that a new update is available to install.
In other cases, issues with OpenShot can happen because the version you’re using is incompatible with your device. This is likely to be the cause if you recently updated OpenShot and noticed that it suddenly started crashing.
You can find previous stable releases of OpenShot by navigating to the Releases tab inthe OpenShot GitHubrepository. You can then download the AppImage file for your preferred version of OpenShot from the repo.
Oncethe AppImage filehas finished downloading, navigate to the Downloads folder and right-click to view the file properties. EnableExecutable as Program, exit file properties, and run the AppImage file.
You will now be able to use the previous version of OpenShot Video Editor as an application image.
The AppImage may not run if your system doesn’t have FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) installed. If this is the case, open the terminal and enter the command below to install FUSE. Afterward, your OpenShot AppImage should run perfectly.
2. OpenShot Preferences Are Misconfigured
OpenShot sometimes crashes when it’s improperly configured for the host system. If you want to reduce the likelihood of OpenShot crashing, there are a few settings you can adjust to help the application run properly.
Reduce the size of the video preview window if you think that the rendering is causing OpenShot to crash. Shrinking the preview window might also help with other signs of strain on your computer, such as lagginess and unresponsiveness.
You can resize the video preview window by selecting the side or bottom margin and dragging it. The preview window will automatically expand or shrink as you adjust the layout. Make the preview window as small as you can comfortably work with.
You should also adjust the default profile for your project by clicking the purple rectangular play button in the toolbar. Changing the default profile will make the preview render at a reduced quality.
You don’t have to worry about the reduced playback quality, either. Once you have finished editing your video and are ready to export it, you can select the higher-quality default profile and export your video at any quality level you like.
If OpenShot crashes when you attempt to access the Preferences menu, you may need to try some of the other troubleshooting methods listed below. You should start by purging and reinstalling OpenShot because it will erase any custom configurations you may have set.
3. OpenShot Is Improperly Installed
OpenShot can sometimes be unstable because it wasn’t installed properly. you’re able to determine whether this is the case with your computer by reinstalling OpenShot.
Enter the following commands in the terminal to reinstall OpenShot:
Some OpenShot users have reported that the application stops crashing when they install the Flatpak version. You caninstall Flatpak on your machineby running the following commands:
After the Flatpak installation is complete, navigate to the Flathub website and search for OpenShot Video Editor. Download and run the installation file.
Once you’ve installed the OpenShot Flatpak, attempt to recreate the crash and see if reinstallation resolved the issue.
4. Your Video File Is Corrupted
If OpenShot only crashes when you work with a particular file, your problems with OpenShot might be a result of the file itself. If you’ve any previous versions of the file available, you should try editing these versions with OpenShot to see if the crashing persists.
Also, check if you’ve moved media files to another location since the project was originally created. If you notice any errors prompting you about files not being found, you should try removing the missing files from your project or returning the files to their original directories.
Some users have found that files with an invalid load key error cause OpenShot to crash. If you have a file with this error, navigate to/home/username/.openshot_qt/recoveryand check if a recovery file is available (make sure to substituteusernamewith your actual username).
If a recovery file is available, copy it and navigate to the directory where you typically store your OpenShot projects. Paste the recovery file and see if the recovered version causes OpenShot to crash. confirm to copy the file and avoid editing the original recovery file to prevent any further errors.
Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to fix the file if no recovery is available. You should enable autosave (Edit > Preferences > Autosave) to verify you can always recover your projects if they become corrupted in the future.
Send an OpenShot Bug Report
Although rare, some users find that even intensive troubleshooting doesn’t stop OpenShot from crashing. If you find yourself in a similar situation, one of the best things you can do is open a bug report.
Submitting a bug report will ensure that the developers can address the issue and potentially prevent it from happening in the future. The best place to send your report is the OpenShot GitHub repository.
OpenShot developers have been able to resolve many issues reported by their users. It’s best if you follow theOpenShot GitHub issue submissionguidelines before creating a post so that the developers have enough information to work with.
Consider Using Another Video Editor
Unfortunately, not all users can find satisfying solutions to their issues with OpenShot. If you keep dealing with frustrating crashes when using OpenShot, it might be worth considering another video editor.
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