Photobooth video saved corrupted on MacBook Pro M1, it doesn't open anywhere, but the file size is 2.7 GB (about 50 min). Tried untrunc, gives the first second only, adding a screenshot of the result. If there is a way to save the file I would greatly appreciate it. The problem is only with this file, tried recording again after and everything was normal, no corruption.
dziyanaa wrote:
Maybe I wasn't clear, but I need help with the corrupted file, if I could move on I wouldn't be writing this :)
It was clear, but there may be nothing you can do about it if the file itself has been corrupted.
It also helps if you answer @leroydouglas' questions.
You can try using VLC to play the video recording. Perhaps VLC's algorithms can handle a corrupt file better than those used by the macOS native apps. If VLC is able to access the file even if it glitches, maybe you can save part of the recording.
Maybe if the file system is corrupt it is causing problems with that video file. Try running Disk Utility First Aid on the hidden Container using the instructions in the following Apple article:
https://support.apple.com/102611
Edit: You should also check your backups to see if you can find an older copy of the damaged video file that can be retrieved.
dziyanaa wrote:
Maybe I wasn't clear, but I need help with the corrupted file, if I could move on I wouldn't be writing this :)
It was clear, but there may be nothing you can do about it if the file itself has been corrupted.
It also helps if you answer @leroydouglas' questions.
You can try using VLC to play the video recording. Perhaps VLC's algorithms can handle a corrupt file better than those used by the macOS native apps. If VLC is able to access the file even if it glitches, maybe you can save part of the recording.
Maybe if the file system is corrupt it is causing problems with that video file. Try running Disk Utility First Aid on the hidden Container using the instructions in the following Apple article:
https://support.apple.com/102611
Edit: You should also check your backups to see if you can find an older copy of the damaged video file that can be retrieved.
dziyanaa wrote:
Photobooth video saved corrupted on MacBook Pro M1, it doesn't open anywhere, but the file size is 2.7 GB (about 50 min). Tried untrunc, gives the first second only, adding a screenshot of the result. If there is a way to save the file I would greatly appreciate it.
The problem is only with this file,
tried recording again after and everything was normal, no corruption.
?
If it is a one off glitch I would ignore it.
If the one file is corrupt delete it— its corrupt. Move on.
Maybe you can paint a bigger picture for some orientation to the issue if it is ongoing. Otherwise no further action needed.
Old issue , new issue, what changed?
What exact macOS?
What exact Mac?
What is that screen shot(?) from Terminal? A problem report? A Panic report? Other?
verify your software is up to date—
The current stable release of Tahoe including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 26.3
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac
Untrunc - I've seen a 2023 thread here with the same problem and someone replied that this helped them restore the video. I've tried and it only gave me the first second of the corrupted file and the screenshot is saying that it couldn't be restored because 99.9% bytes wasn't matched.
Macbook Pro M1
MacOS 26.0.1
Maybe I wasn't clear, but I need help with the corrupted file, if I could move on I wouldn't be writing this :)
Photo Booth video saved corrupted on MacBook Pro M1
