Unable to export from iMovie 10.3.10

When I try to export to a file, NOTHING happens, no prompts on format etc either.

iMac 3.8GHz 8-Core Intel i7. 72GB DDR4, Sonoma 14.0

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 2:31 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 6:08 PM

Hi,


Sometimes with an upgrade to a new operating system glitches can occur. Maybe an iMovie preference went awry.


The first thing is to make sure that you have updated your iMovie app to the most current version.


If the issue still persists, try deleting/resetting preferences. To delete/reset preferences, open iMovie while holding down the Option and Command keys and select to delete preferences in the box that appears. iMovie will open

in a new empty library. Reopen your old library to get back to your projects. Possibly you may need to reboot to set the changes.  Deleting preferences is a safe procedure that will not cause data loss or disruption to your project. Now see if you can export. It may help to create a totally new project and then try exporting. Sometimes problems can occur in one project but not another.


If still no luck, you can try rebooting in Safe Mode and, after every thing loads, shut down and reboot in normal mode. That should clear out any conflicts that might have arisen. This link will describe the procedure for booting up in Safe Mode.


Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


-- Rich


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Oct 15, 2023 9:10 AM in response to leightonbuzzard

I have the same issue.

After trying several failed attempts at things suggested here, I eventually contacted Apple Support. They have been really helpful even though they're still working on a workaround for me.

Also, they have escalated the issue to Engineering, as many other users are having the same issue, to come up with a bug fix at some point.

Fingers crossed!

Nov 9, 2023 1:52 AM in response to ArchieShepp

Hey ArchieShep


Exactly the same with me.

The Apple Support person that I am in contact with is really helpful and will be guiding me through another easier workaround. However, it is just a workaround at this point.

He has no news on when, or even whether, this bug might be fixed.

It impedes my work and, like many people, i am frustrated about this.

Good luck!

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