Dashcam footage corrupted? How to recover the clip you need
October 9, 2026 · 10 min read · Devices
Dashcam footage won't play after an accident or power cut? How to protect the card, find locked event files, and repair MP4 or MOV dashcam clips.
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DJI video corrupted? Fix drone and Osmo clips that won't play
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read · Devices
Drone lost power or crashed mid-flight and the DJI MP4 won't open? What causes it, how to let the drone recover it, and how to rebuild the file index safely.
GoPro file corrupted? How to fix GoPro videos that won't play
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read · Devices
GoPro clip stopped by a dead battery, crash or full card? Try the camera's built-in SOS repair first, then rebuild the MP4 index yourself. Step-by-step guide.
HEVC vs H.264 for recording: compatibility, size and repairability
October 9, 2026 · 7 min read · How it works
Should your phone, GoPro or drone record HEVC (H.265) or H.264? What changes in file size, playback compatibility, editing, and recovering a broken file.
iPhone video corrupted after recording? Causes and real fixes
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read · Devices
iPhone video shows an error, won't play or has no duration after recording? Check iCloud and Photos first, then rebuild the MOV index if the file is damaged.
MP4 file shows 0 seconds? Why it happens and how to fix it
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read · Errors & fixes
An MP4 or MOV with a duration of 0:00 but a large file size usually still has its video inside. How to tell, and how to rebuild the missing index.
OBS recording corrupted after a crash? How to recover the MP4
October 9, 2026 · 10 min read · Devices
OBS crashed or your PC lost power and the MP4 recording won't open. Why it happens, how to recover it, and the OBS settings that stop it happening again.
How to recover video from a corrupted SD card (safely)
October 9, 2026 · 11 min read · Recovery & prevention
SD card asks to be formatted or videos vanished? How to protect the card, image it, recover video files with free tools, and repair clips that won't play.
Voice Memo won't play? How to fix iPhone recordings that won't open
October 9, 2026 · 10 min read · Audio
iPhone Voice Memo shows 0:00, won't play or is greyed out? Rule out iCloud sync and storage issues, then repair the M4A file itself, usually with no reference.
Video won't play after recording? 9 causes and how to fix each
October 9, 2026 · 9 min read · Errors & fixes
Your camera or phone recorded a video but it won't open. Learn the nine real causes, how to tell which one you have, and which can be fixed in minutes.