Why is OpenShot so slow 100% Solution Look Now!

 

Introduction:-

OpenShot is a video editing software. While using OpenShot, you all must have felt that as the projects increase, OpenShot starts hanging. We discuss this in this blog post Why is OpenShot so slow? Let's find out those reasons and improve them.

 

Why is OpenShot so slow? Reason :-

• Project Complexity
• Hardware limitations
• Slow preview
• Software conflict

• large video file

 

1. Project Complexity :-

When the project becomes larger while minimizing in the OpenShot video editor OpenShot may face challenges in handling the increased load.

 
2 . Hardware Limitations :-

To use OpenShot Video Editor, you must have 4 GB of memory, a 64-bit operating system, and an additional 10 GB of hard disk space. 

But if your hardware does not meet the requirements, you may face problems like lagging or slowness while using OpenShot.

 

3. slow preview :-

When you are editing a video for which your processor is not powerful enough. Or you have made too many changes or effects to your project. So there is a delay problem in OpenShot.

 

4. Software Conflict :-

If you are using old software, OpenShot may be slow. Before using OpenShot, make sure that your software is already updated and not too old.

  

5. Large video file :-

Working with large video files can slow down OpenShot and impact performance. Especially during rendering and playback.

Solution for slow speed of OpenShot :-

Now that we've figured out the reasons why OpenShot is so slow, it's time to find out the solution to Open Shot's slow speed. We'll explore ways to increase Open Shot's performance, ensuring a smoother and more efficient video editing experience.

• Update Software
• Upgrade Hardware
• Use proxy editing
• Use GPU acceleration
• Closing background processes
• Clear temporary files

• Keep the file small

 

1.Update Software :-

Before creating a large project in OpenShot, test your software. And if there is an update, download and install it. Make sure you always have the latest updates.

2. Upgrade Hardware :-

To use OpenShot properly, it is necessary to have at least 16 GB RAM, but the bigger memory you use, the better. Make sure that your processor is of standard standard. Multi-core Intel 15 minimum.

You should also pay attention to your storage. Use SSD, it is a better and faster option. You should have at least 256 GB of free space, if not more. If you have a laptop, it may be difficult to upgrade its specs.

 

3. Use proxy editing :-

Use proxy editing, especially when working with high-resolution videos. It has the power to create low-resolution proxy files, reducing the processing load on your system. With which you can edit videos faster.

  Read More : How to use Canva .

4. Use GPU Application :-

If you want to get the most out of your specifications, use GPU application. It uses both GPU and CPU to perform accelerated effects playback without rendering. Using it also reduces the load on your CPU by up to 40%.

5. Closing background processes :-

Close unnecessary background processes when running OpenShot. If you do not do this, OpenShot may slow down your performance while editing videos.

 

6. Clear temporary files :-

Regularly clear the cache and temporary files within OpenShot. This may affect your performance.

7. Keep the file small :-

If you have no other option to solve the slow speed of OpenShot, then you can get rid of this problem by shortening or compressing your video file. But adopting this may affect the quality of the video.

Read More : How to edit Videos on Android using kinemaster.

Read More : How to add effects in kinemaster.

  Last words :-

We have explained in detail to you all the reasons why OpenShot is so slow and have also given their solutions. If you are also facing this problem in OpenShot, then you can get rid of this problem by using the solution mentioned above.