Sonic Forge 15, build 121 fails to open MP4 File

Thomas-Wikman wrote on 9/18/2022, 4:23 PM

When I try to open a video file from my GoPro with Sound Forge I get the error that the file cannot be opened. I've uploaded the .mp4 file to my site. Here is the link: http://123sync.com/test/GX020016.zip

WHen in Vegas, I go to the Audio Editor and Sound Forge is started and the error occurs. I"ve checked for the latest version and it states that V15, build 121 is what I am running. I have also opened the file directly from Sound Forge and the same error occurs. Does Sound Forge open mp4 files? What is wrong with Sound Forge?

 

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johnebaker wrote on 9/18/2022, 5:02 PM

@Thomas-Wikman

Hi

The GoPro video encoding format, HEVC (h.265), is not supported by Sound Forge - for existing video files they need converting to as h.264/AVC video with AAC audio encoding with a converter such as Handbrake or AviDemux.

For future recordings for use in SF the GoPro should be set to record h.264/AVC video with AAC audio encoding.

HTH

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Thomas-Wikman wrote on 9/19/2022, 3:09 AM

Thank you. However, all 4k and future resolutions on GoPro 10+ seem to be h.265. Vegas Pro just started to support it. I'd suggest Sound Forge do the same.

emmrecs wrote on 9/19/2022, 3:35 AM

@Thomas-Wikman

Have you checked whether Sound Forge 16 supports that format?

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Thomas-Wikman wrote on 9/19/2022, 5:01 AM

I installed V16 and the same error happens. Why can't they just keep the current version up-to-date with the latest video codecs? The supported codec is over 3+ years old and consumes 2x+ the amount of space than the current codec. I don't think it even supports 4K.

SP. wrote on 9/19/2022, 5:18 AM

@Thomas-Wikman Codec licenses cost a lot of money and it doesn't really make sense to buy expensive video codecs for audio editing software.

rraud wrote on 9/19/2022, 9:47 AM

On my Win 10 PC, Vegas Pro 16 opens and plays the file. Sound Forge-15 and 16 does not. If you can open the file in Vegas, the audio can be subsequently opened in Sound Forge. Otherwise use Handbrake to transcode the file as @johnebaker stated.