Recently, I found a 5-year-old Go-Pro video of my first long-distance bike tour with my cousin. I was glad to see that file after so many years; those videos were too special for me holding some precious memories of bygone days. However, to my disappointment, the file did not open at first. After several tries, I could open it but it was just a black screen with glitchy audio. It was devastating for me as I did not know what to do now.
I tried a few methods of video repair and opening the files in various MP4 players but the result was the same glitchy and black screen. However, one of my friends suggested I use this tool. At first, I was hesitant but then the result was beyond my expectations. I will tell you everything about this impressive video repair software and how I used it to repair my videos. But first, let’s understand why videos can get corrupt.
Why Do Videos Get Corrupted?
I can assure you that video corruption is such a common problem these days that every user faces it once in a while. While most of the reasons are beyond help, the good news is taking some precautions can help reduce the chances of corruption.
So let’s understand the common causes to help prevent video corruption.
File transfer issues
When we transfer videos from one device to another, like from a camera to a computer, process interruptions or incomplete transfers can lead to corrupted video files. For example, some segments of the video file get damaged.
Codec issue
If the video codec used to create the video file does not match your device where you are trying to play it, it can cause problems like glitches, distortions, or the video not playing. It’s like you are trying to read a book written in a language you don’t know.
Hardware malfunctions
Sometimes, there are also issues with the external storage devices, like hard drives or memory cards. Faulty storage of your camera or smartphone can contribute to video corruption. Also, if the device itself is damaged, or not working properly, it can corrupt the video data.
Power failures or sudden shutdowns
If your computer or device switches off due to power failure or battery discharge in between while you’re still shooting or working on a video, it can break the process and make it corrupt.
Viruses and malware
Malicious software and viruses can also infect and corrupt video files. They can either directly damage the file structure or interrupt the software used to play the videos.
How Did I Deal with Video Corruption Issue?
When I noticed that my video was corrupted, I stopped panicking about it and focused on how to fix it. At first, I tried some simple methods, like running a Malware Scan on my device, transferring the video from my laptop to my computer, and trying various MP4 players like VLC, KM player, and others.
I also tried a free video repair tool, but I guess it did worse than any good. None of the basic troubleshooting steps gave me the desired result. However, I was lucky that trying VLC helped me open the file at least.
But then I decided to strictly try a professional method because attempting any other free tools or methods could have led to serious corruption issues that could be beyond repair. I would have lost all my memories from my bike ride.
So the next thing I did was try out Stellar Repair for Video; trust me, when I landed on the website, the claimed features and functions and the top ratings and reviews did sound very promising to me, but I was still very unsure if it could survive the test of time.
Here are some features of the Stellar Video Repair tool that make it promising among all others:
- Clean and intuitive user interface that makes the video repair process simple.
- Supports various video file formats, including MP4, MOV, HEVC, MPEG, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, and many others.
- Supports HD, 4k, 8k, 12k, 16k & VR and GoPro videos.
- Can repair multiple corrupted video files at once.
- Available for both Windows and Mac operating systems.
How to Use Stellar Repair for Video?
Here’s how I used Stellar Repair for Video to fix my corrupted video:
- First I downloaded and installed the Stellar Repair for Video software from the official website. This was the simplest installation I had ever done.
- Once it was installed, I launched the software and clicked on the “Add Video” button. It asked me to select the corrupted MP4 video file I wanted to repair.
- Then I clicked on the Repair button. The software then analyzed the file and started fixing the damage. It only took a few seconds to complete the repair process.
- When the video was fixed. It then gave me a preview of what the repaired video would look like, which was most helpful.
- Then I was allowed to save the video on my computer by clicking on Save Repaired File button.
When it was done, I checked the repaired video file, and I was relieved to see that it played perfectly without any glitch or black screen! All the video and audio were completely in sync, and I didn’t lose even a second of my precious GoPro video footage.
End Note
As somebody desperate for a solution to repair corrupt video, I was impressed with how easy and effective Stellar Repair for Video was in fixing the issue. It saved me from losing an important video, and I’m so glad I decided to try it. If you ever find yourself with a corrupted video, I highly recommend using this software. You can use the free trial version of this tool and have a preview of the repaired video file. However, to save that file, the user will have to purchase the software.