Fix: “The File Has an Unsupported Compression Type” Premiere Pro

A frequently seen error in Premiere Pro is the “The File Has an Unsupported Compression Type." This is part of the "File Import Failure" errors, and usually triggered by an unsupported or corrupt format. However, it's also seen with bugs and file path issues.

[videowithjens]

If you choose the last solution (Shutter Encoder), consider using ProRes LT instead of DNxHD/R if you want a smaller file size.

[DrPatrickKingsep]

Thank you Jens. I tried your first two options and the second one worked. Thank you for saving me, possibly hours, of frustrations and headaches! :)

[hotwheelbeefjerkyking-lkjw]

In OBS you can change the settings and choose what type of file your videos will be saved as. I changed mine to mp4 because mp4 is just superior above all

[beanie]

This was very helpful! Thanks very much for taking the time to explain different methods to try and fix this problem.

[DrJulie]

Thank you so much! Really helped. Have a great day.

[mtnmanlife]

The encoder one decently worked, thank you for the guide

[italianokk]

renaming the file extension really solved my problem, thanks man I appreciate, keep up with the good content!

[everydaypsychologyfacts]

This was the most helpful video ive seen in a long time I appreciate what you are doing and keep up the good work!

[anhhuynguyen]

Thank you so much man! The last solution worked out for me. You've saved me after I've spent so much time trying to find the solution.

[achuryco]

Thanks for the tutorial, I was searching for hours on how to fix this problem

[icecreamjunkie]

First few solutions didn't work but changing the file type did. Thanks!

[JT-szik]

Thank you !! The shutter encoder solution worked. I was stuck on this for hours and even tried some other encoders which failed to deliver.

[lucasbatt]

Thank you for showing so many ways to fix this! Very helpful

[Jiiimbooh]

This worked for me. Thank you! For me some media that worked before was offline even though the files were still in the same location as before. Linking didn't work and trying to import them again gave this error message.

[breadtato]

i don't normally comment on like videos but you really have helped a BUNCH and i hope more people find your channel bc you are really an underrated youtuber. keep up the content and never give up !!

[Macnair]

I keep coming back to this cos I keep forgetting I have shutter encoder installed. Great guide, thanks.

[albertsallent]

Super! The first way just worked perfectly fine for me
I wouldn't have thought I would be able to fix it so easily
Thank you so much for your helping work!

[DavidVaughan]

Thanks! I tried a bunch of other methods to be able to import my videos but this was the only one that worked!

[vvmiurb]

Thank you Jens I love you so much ❤❤❤ my family have a very good dinner because of your advice we had a very good time together. Your solution for fixing my car is so different from the other. When I remember last time I saw my mom I thought of your face. Your ability to help me make my college decision is meaningful to me. My life has changed forever since I could fix this problem in my adobe premiere pro. One day when I diagnosed with lung cancer stage 4, I will think of this moment when you fixed my life and all my problems together. I hope you find a meaningful life after everything you have done. Now I will go edit my footage of a dog licking a pole with a spoon in my hand digging ice cream. Thank you for everything Jen, love from me.

[MikeTrif]

Hats off, the best video on this topic!