GarageBand session (.band) files

[djessel]

I exported a .band file (GarageBand project) to Dropbox, then later copied it and tried to open it again on GarageBand. I got an error that GarageBand couldn’t read the file format. When I contacted Apple/GarageBand support they told me that Dropbox doesn’t save these project files on the right format. How can I get this file back up and working on GarageBand?

[djessel]

I simply exported the .band file (GarageBand project) to Dropbox.

[Lusil]

Hey there @djessel, thanks for the additional info. 

Are there different versions of the file on the website by any chance? 

[djessel]

Hi Lusil -
No, just the .band (GB Project/session) version.

[Jay]

Hi @djessel, it sounds like that backup file wasn't uploaded to Dropbox correctly, for some reason. Either the upload was interrupted (if doing it via the site directly), or the file was somehow corrupted before it reached Dropbox. 

As there isn't a previous version to recover, it wouldn't be possible to bring back older copies of this backup file, unfortunately.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If there's any additional info you need, please let me know.