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Pixelated Video in Replay
When I open a video in replay, the image is distorted and pixelated. Thankfully when I published the video as an MP4, it's fine. But I can't see anything when looking in Replay. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Replay and that seems to have worked in the short term (about 2 weeks ago). But opening Replay today is showing the same issue. I don't want to have to keep uninstalling and reinstalling Replay. I have attached an image for reference.
- JohnMorgan-c50cFormer Staff
Hello Tom,
Thanks for letting us know you are experiencing this issue! Sorry that you're going through this! There currently hasn't been any movement on this as we prioritize other fixes. In the meantime, have you tried repairing your Replay 360 installation?
If you have and the problem still persists, please open a case with our support team.
- SilvaCarverCommunity Member
I've had an open case since November about this too. Exactly the same issue - we've just done a full uninstall including the clean-up file (which was being blocked because it's on an http file rather than https!), followed all of the instructions and still my Replay screen is pixelated.
I agree with Tom, it is literally preventing me from doing my job as I can't see where to edit or drop in lower third text.
We'll have to start looking at other products if it isn't resolved soon, and I'm sure we wont be the only company doing that.
- TomGriffin-34daCommunity Member
Hi Silva,
I accidentally found a fix for this. If you open your pixelated Replay file, then click on 'Record screen', then immediately cancel the recording (before it starts), the file suddenly un-pixelates itself!
It's a really annoying little bug which I'm sure is easily fixable if they just dedicate someone competent to work on it. Unfortunately the Articulate community is flooded with unresolved threads like these though, that's why they have such a bad rep!
- RyanZembik-f5cdCommunity Member
Tom, you definitely saved my neck! Gotta love the work-arounds we have to figure out to make things happen...
- ChelseyMackintoCommunity Member
Worked for me too Tom, thank you!
Disappointed with the lack of priority of this from support. You would think they need their products at least useable...
- TomGriffin-34daCommunity Member
To be honest Karen, I find myself a little torn on whether to share workarounds on this forum because it almost feels like Articulate won't bother fixing things while people are solving things for them.
I just hate to think of how many ppl might not be aware of this community and have gotten themselves into trouble on projects because of flaws like this in the software.
Hi Tom!
I'm so sorry to hear that pixelated videos in Replay 360 has been such a pain point for you!
I see that you previously opened a support case and connected with my teammate Cleo. I went ahead and updated your case with the feedback you shared so our support engineers can continue troubleshooting this issue with you.
You should be hearing from them shortly!
- TomGriffin-34daCommunity Member
Thanks Steven. I've sent a file to Cleo to use for his investigations - hopefully he and the rest of the support engineers can find the route of the bug once and for all and eliminate it from the software.
- ShelleyMcHardyCommunity Member
In an effort to keep this bug on the radar, it's still there. I just installed Replay for the first time, messed around with a sample video, hit save, and everything pixelated. The minimize/maximize the window trick worked. While simpler than a repair/reinstall, it's still annoying, and not everyone will find this thread.
- LoriArndt-d4ee8Community Member
Same, everything pixelated! I did the work around that was shared, and it resolved, thanks to Tom, G., but disappointing to have to research this known issue.
- simonsimon-361aCommunity Member
Again, disappointing to waste time researching this bug, cant you just fix it? The costs associated with Articulate360 suggest the product is AT LEAST stable. It is not!
- EnidCrystal-fefCommunity Member
- JeanneRupprechtCommunity Member
Enid,
Try the suggested workarounds in the post. After you open Replay and see the pixelization, minimize it and then maximize it. This worked for me. Just really annoying. I also found the first suggestion worked... click record for a second and then stop.