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The editor freezes or won't load: checklist

Step-by-step checklist for when the editor freezes, videos stutter or content won't load.

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Written by Kirsten Brown

The editor freezes when adding a scene, the preview stutters, or your project shows a loading error? Work through this checklist from top to bottom; in most cases that solves it.

The checklist

  1. Reload the page: Reload the editor with cmd+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows). Your changes are saved.

  2. Update your browser: Use the current version of Chrome or Edge. An outdated browser is the most common cause of freezes.

  3. Close tabs and programs: Video editing in the browser needs memory. Close tabs and programs you do not need.

  4. Clear the cache: Clear your browser cache for app.cofenster.com and sign in again.

  5. Try another network: VPNs and restrictive company networks can block video loading. Test on a hotspot, for example. The domains your IT needs to allow are listed in the cofenster domains article.

  6. Try another browser: Does it work in a fresh Chrome profile or a different browser?

If nothing helps

Message us in the chat and include: the project name or link, what exactly happens (for example "freezes when adding a scene"), your browser, and whether the problem persists after the checklist. That way we can look into the project right away instead of asking back.

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