Why does my iMovie keep crashing when opening?

Why does my iMovie keep crashing when opening?

The most obvious one: the file you are trying to import is corrupted, so the iMovie crashes. One of the most common problems is when the version of iMovie you are using is not compatible with the macOS version you are using. This is an easy fix as it only requires you to update to the latest version of your OS.

How do I fix iMovie from crashing when I open it?

Start iMovie while holding down the Option key and selecting to open in a new library from the box that appears. If iMovie starts, try copying your projects one by one from the old library to the new library, and close and open iMovie each time until iMovie crashes again.

How do I export iMovie without crashing?

Answers

1. Quit iMovie.
2. Open the Movies folder in your Home folder and move the iMovie Projects folder to the desktop.
3. Open iMovie; create a new test project using film footage from the Event Library.
4. Try to export it or to do whatever you were doing when it crashed.

What is a good alternative to iMovie?

Top 10 Alternatives to iMovie

• Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Camtasia.
• Adobe Spark.
• Filmora.
• Blender.
• DaVinci Resolve.
• Windows Movie Maker.
• VEGAS Pro.

How do I empty my iMovie cache folder?

iMovie now has a “Delete Render Files” button right inside its preferences window (opened via Cmd+, ). You should be able to just open your preferences and use that button to clear any unnecessary hard drive space.

What to do when iMovie crashes at startup?

Step 1. Open a Finder window and head to the Users > > Movies folder, right-click on the file that says iMovie library, and select the Show Package Contents option. Step 2. The following screen lists out all the projects you have in iMovie. Select the corrupted ones from the list, right-click on any one of them, and choose Move to Trash.

What to do when iMovie crashes after Catalina update?

If iMovie crashes at startup after macOS Catalina update on your Mac, your best bet is to use one of the tips mentioned above to try and fix the issue on your machine. Most likely you will find at least one tip that will fix the issue for you.

How to start iMovie in safe mode on Mac?

Start iMovie in Safe Mode 1 Turn off your Mac. 2 Turn your Mac on and hold down the Shift key on your keyboard. 3 Let go of the key when you see the login screen. 4 Log-in to your account and launch the iMovie app as you normally would.

Is there a way to fix iMovie on a Mac?

Fortunately, though, there are actually multiple ways to fix the issue you are facing with iMovie on your Mac running Catalina and our guide below shows how to use all the available methods. If one method does not work for you, try the next one and you will eventually find the one that works for you and fixes the iMovie issue on your Mac. Method 1.