How do I recover missing media in iMovie?

2. Search Your iMovie Library

1. Navigate to the iMovie Library. By default, it is in the Movies folder in your Home directory.
2. Right-click on the iMovie Library file and select Show Package Contents.
3. Search for the desired iMovie project. If the file is found, double-click on it and restore the project.

How do I find missing video in iMovie?

Go (Top Menu) > Computer > Users > Your Name > Movies > Right Click on iMovie Library > Show Package Contents > Original Media. Are the video files in there? If not, please click hold and drag them into this folder. Thanks for you reply.

Where are iMovie clips stored?

A. Project Library – This is where the projects in iMovie are stored. Each project is an individual movie, but it can have clips from multiple events.

How do I fix my iMovie library?

After trying each step below, test iMovie again to see if you’ve fixed your issue.

1. Restart your Mac. Choose Restart from the Apple menu .
2. Reset NVRAM.
3. Update macOS and iMovie.
4. Check camera and media format compatibility.
5. Test with a new library and project.
6. Reset iMovie.
7. Reinstall iMovie.

Where do I find iMovie on my Mac?

All replies. Open a Finder window, select Applications in the sidebar and look for iMovie.

Are iMovie projects stored in iCloud?

After you log into your iCloud account, you can save iMovie projects into your iCloud File Drive. Please note that this is for iMovie projects that you are still working on.

Why is iMovie not importing video?

Try deleting preferences and see if that cures it. To delete 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 library. Reopen your old library to get back to your projects.

How do I reset iMovie on Mac?

Here is how you can reset: Quit iMovie (iMovie > Quit), if it is open. Press and hold the “Option”, “Command” keys together. While pressing the keys, open iMovie….Here is how:

1. Open Launchpad on your Mac.
2. Click and hold the iMovie app icon until it jiggles.
3. And click the (x) delete button to remove it.

Why don’t I see iMovie on my Mac?

All replies. Open a Finder window, select Applications in the sidebar and look for iMovie. Make sure there are no external disks connected, and if so, disconnect them, open the App Store and install iMovie.

How do I get my iMovie back from iCloud?

Ensure you have an internet connection before completing the following.

1. Open the iMovie app.
2. Select the project you want to backup.
3. Press the Share button (at the bottom of the screen).
4. Select Save to Files.
5. Select iCloud, and choose the appropriate folder in the respective drop-down menu.