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Steve008
Explorer | Level 3
5 years ago

mp4 files can't be previewed from an archive file

Hi,

Can someone help with this error please.. ".mp4 files can't be previewed from an archive file"

I could preview mp4 files for many years until now. Any ideas?

The video files are only small, 20MBs.

Thanks

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  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    5 years ago
    Hi Steve008, let's see what we can do here. 

    Out of curiosity, which platform do you use when getting this error? 

    Also, feel free to send me a screenshot of the message you received. It'll help me get a better visual. 

    Let me know what you find.
  • Steve008's avatar
    Steve008
    Explorer | Level 3
    5 years ago

    Hi Lori,

     

    Please find a screenshot of the error attached. I use Chrome but the same thing happens on Safari and Firefox. I have tried allowing all cookies but it did not resolve the issue. I have been able to preview mp4 many times with Dropbox in the past. Thanks

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    5 years ago
    Thank you so much for the info Steve008! 

    Audio and video files within an archive file can not be previewed.

    Have you tried un-archiving the zipped file first, then trying to preview the.mp4? 

    You can also download the file to your local device, and preview it there. 

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