Online Video Repair: How to Fix a Corrupted Video File

Introduction

When video files get corrupted for any reason, it's difficult to restore them to their original state. Most video players won't work with them properly even if they do play.

Actually, a video file is a collection of data that work together to produce the video you want to watch. If any of that data is corrupted, the video won't play right. For example, if the index is damaged, you won't be able to play the video file sequentially.

Check the symptoms below to see if your video is damaged.

- Damaged video files. - Video with no sound, or audio only. - Synchronization issues between audio and video. - Black screen during playback. - Errors with video headers, sliders, or frames. - Error messages like "Video cannot be played" or "Media file cannot be loaded" while attempting to play the video. - Troubled playback with pixelation, blockiness, or freezing of the video. - Flickering in the video. - Intermittent playback or buffering issues, causing stuttering or lag.

Video files can get corrupted for various reasons. For instance,

- Camera was accidentally turned off. - Unstable network connection. - The computer didn't shut down properly. - Media downloads or transfers were interrupted or incomplete. - Errors occurred while reading or writing data. - Virus attack.

In this case, you might need a tool to fix your video file so that you can watch it. Depending on the issue with all video formats, your best option might vary. You can try an online tool or install a free program. This guide covers three ways to recover video files.

How to Repair Damaged Video Online

Tools.com offers a product called Tools Online Video Repair, which enables users to repair damaged video files online. This is a free tool that runs directly in your browser, with no need for installation.

Repair OnlineSupports All Video Types

Designed specifically to fix various types of video files, RepairVideo is user-friendly. You can use this software to repair corrupted, damaged, out-of-sync, or broken video files that have been compromised due to multiple reasons.

With just a few simple mouse clicks, RepairVideo can fix your video files. Not only can RepairVideo fix your video files, it can also convert them to other formats.

The program can recover video files that have been removed, formatted, damaged, or are otherwise inaccessible from any type of media, including floppy disks, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, memory cards, and external hard drives.

It can recover video files from common video formats like AVI, MPEG, WMV, ASF, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, MP4, MOV, MKV, RM, RMVB, TS, DV, DAT, and HDMOV. Additionally, it can recover video files from damaged or corrupted video partitions.

Step 1: Open the online video repair tool and upload the problematic video.

Launch the Online Video Repair tool at https://repair.tools.com/, click on "Upload Video," or simply drag and drop the corrupted, faulty, or unplayable video into the designated area on the right side to upload it.

Upload your video

Step 2. Enter a valid email address and start the video repair

Enter a valid email address and click "Start Repair" to upload and fix your corrupted video.

Step 3: Wait for the automatic upload and repair process to finish

This online tool will automatically upload and fix your corrupted or broken video for you. You can leave the repair page open while you do something else.

Upload and fix your video   

Step 4. Enter the extraction code and download your repaired video

Once the repair is done, you can preview the video on the right. You'll also receive an email with a download code for the video.

Locate the encoded file, reopen the Online Repair page, and click “Download Video”. Enter the extraction code and click “OK” to start downloading the repaired video.

How to use video repair software to fix video files

Repairing damaged videos online can save storage space, but sometimes file types or sizes might be restricted. Therefore, we recommend using a video repair software that lets you fix multiple videos at once through a video repair program. It's not easy to find a safe and user-friendly repair tool like the Fixo Video Repair tool, and you can freely download this tool by clicking the green button below.

What issues can the Fixo Video Repair tool resolve? You can learn more by checking the following information:

• The MP4 file won't play on your local PC or laptop.
• The audio and video are out of sync, or the video has no sound.
• The video file won't open due to an error code.
• The video quality becomes blurry after downloading.

"Fixo Video Repair Tool is not only capable of fixing video corruption issues but also repairs damaged photos and documents, making it a powerful utility. For a detailed tutorial on how to use this tool to repair corrupted videos, please click here: [Insert Actual Link to Tutorial Here]" Please note that I've provided a concise translation, and the specific tutorial link needs to be replaced with the actual one based on the current situation. If you need the content of the tutorial, you might need to visit the tool's official website or contact their support team for assistance.

Step 1. Launch Fixo on your local PC. Click on “Video Repair,” and then add the corrupt MP4/MOV/AVI/MKV/3GP/FLV/MKV/WMV video file by clicking on “Add Video.”

Step 2: Move the pointer to the video you want to fix and click on the "Repair" button to start repairing a single video. Click on "Repair All" to fix all the videos.

Select the video to repair

Step 3: Wait a few minutes for the software to fix the corrupted video. Preview the video by clicking the Play button. If you only want to save a single video, click the "Save" button next to the play button. To save all repaired videos, click "Save All."

Step 4. If the Quick Fix fails, you should use the Advanced Repair mode. Click on “Advanced Repair” and add a sample video. Click “Confirm” to proceed.

Step 5: You will see a detailed list of corrupted and sample videos. Click on 'Repair Now' to start the advanced video repair process. Once done, you can preview the video and save it to an appropriate directory by clicking on the 'Save' button.

Try using VLC Media Player to fix corrupted video files

Sometimes, you can play them on your computer using the VLC media player.

VLC is an open-source and free media player that supports most media formats out there. For example, it can play various multimedia files, such as DVDs, audio CDs, VCDs, and numerous streaming protocols.

VLC started as a simple tool, but it has now grown into a powerful one. It runs on a clean interface and lightweight design, making it perfect for everyday use. It supports playing files while they're being downloaded and boasts many features, such as managing video playlists.

VLC can play pretty much any video file format you can throw at it, including AVI, MP4, MKV, MPG, VOB, 3GP, FLV, and more. Because VLC can play almost any video file format, it's one of the most useful video players around.

It can also fix video files that won't play. To recover corrupted video files, you need to convert them to another file format.

Here are the steps to fix an unplayable video file.

Step 1: Once you have VLC open, click on the Media tab and then click on Convert/Save.

Click the Add button to load the video you want to transcode.

Step 3: In the Convert dialog's Filename and Location fields, specify a name and location for the file.

Click on “Convert/Save” to start. Then you will be able to choose the input codec from the “Profile” list.

Step 5. Once you have selected your encoding preferences, click the "Start" button. VLC will take care of the rest.

Conclusions

There are three ways we learned how to fix video files. By using the VLC media player, you can convert your video file to another format, and often it will fix a corrupted file.

The Repair Video and Fixo Video Repair tools also let you fix any video file through a browser or software. These utilities are compatible with most devices and support multiple file formats. With just a few clicks, you can easily restore your video, regardless of the reason it's not playing.

Consider which software would best suit your needs.

For any questions, please contact us at support@tools.com.