PowerDirector Media Not Found (Clips Turned Red)
Ongoing iOS, Android Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
PowerDirector mobile links to clips in your phone gallery instead of copying them. If a source clip is deleted, moved or offloaded, the clip turns red with a missing media error. Keep originals on the phone until you export.
Most likely fix: Restore the original clip.
Symptoms
Clips turn red or black in the timeline with a 'media not found' / missing videos error; audio or music disappears from the project.
Why it happens
- Source clip deleted or moved from the gallery
- Clip offloaded to cloud storage
- App reinstalled or crashed while editing
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Restore the original clip
- Check Recently Deleted in your gallery and restore the clip
- Reopen the project
2. Keep source media on the phone
- Don't delete or offload clips until the final video is exported
3. Re-add the missing clip
- Import the clip again and replace the red clip on the timeline
4. Export a backup before reinstalling
- Produce a copy of important projects before deleting or reinstalling the app
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