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Why is my video audio out of sync for video files uploaded to Dropbox?

Why is my video audio out of sync for video files uploaded to Dropbox?

criehl
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I have .mov file I created in which the audio sync is correct on my computer (Mac). But when I upload the .mov file to my DropBox account, the audio is out of sync in the copy on DropBox.

How do I fix this?

Thank you!

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MikeyL
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Thanks Rich . 

   It would be great if such a disclaimer appeared when previewing . At least until the issue is fixed .

 I use Dropbox (pro) to preview my film work for clients. It just doesn't look very pro when it's out of sync! 

   Making people download files isn't ideal , especially when the preview function on youtube pruvate clips works fine . 

     As for the ZIP download issues on large files. Well , that's a whole other story 

        

Lusil
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Hey @MikeyL, sorry to hear that you're having trouble with this. 

I just wanted to check with you if you've tried previewing the video(s):

  • Using another browser?
  • From an incognito window?
  • Without running any third party browser extensions?

Let me know what you find!


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tedddybass
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Im having the same issue as well Lusil.  I typically use Chrome, but have tried in Safari, Incognito mode, on my cell phone (Pixel 3), Mac and Windows Surface, and the issue persists on all platforms.

 

A member mentioned earlier, the audio not syncing properly only appears in the preview version - When downloaded to a device, the issue seems to resolve itself.

Lusil
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Hey @tedddybass

Thanks for trying out some initial troubleshooting - definitely helps in giving us a better understanding of the behavior. 

I've sent you a ticket to the email associated with your Community profile to have a better look into this matter with you. 

Looking forward to hearing back from you!

 

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ArtyomK
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Hello Lusil,

Is there any development around the issue?

Im still experiansing the issue. 

Jane
Dropbox Staff
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Hey @ArtyomK, it’s Jane this time; thanks for the nudge! 
 
Would it be okay if I reached out to you on the email address connected to your Community profile to examine a specific video preview & see if I can re-create the behavior on my side? If you confirm, I’ll create a ticket on our system for you & continue our discussion there.
 
Keep me posted on how you'd wish to proceed in your next message. Thanks again! 

 


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ArtyomK
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Hello Jane, Sure you can reach me on the email connected to my profile!

Walter
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Hey @ArtyomK; how are you today?

As my colleague @Jane is currently out of office, I just went ahead and sent you an email so we can dig deeper into the issue you seem to be having.

Whenever you get the chance, please take a look at your inbox for my message and get back to me there so we can pick this up from there.

Thanks a bunch!


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melguerison
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Hi, Any updates on this? I also use dropbox pro to share scoring drafts with filmmakers and ad agencies and it is almost 100% consistently out of alignment audio/video wise in preview mode. Please address this!! Enough people are dealing with this and we are paying you every month to use a professional service! 

 

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Walter
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Thanks for reporting this @melguerison!

Can you post a (sample as a test) shared link to a (also sample, test) problematic file so I can have a look on my end? 

Could you also let me know if you've been through what has already been suggested in this thread? 

On a side note, I removed your email address from your post for security reasons. If you like to look into this with our support team and account specific info, please log a ticket by clicking on the 'Contact support' button on the upper right corner on any page you navigate within our Community. 

In either case, please keep me posted! 


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