When importing a clip into Coach Paint, you have the option to enable or disable the "Match Video Format" checkbox.
If enabled (checked), Coach Paint will only allow you to import clips that match the specific format and frame rate set in the Config Editor under the "Video" tab.
If disabled (unchecked), you can import videos with any format and frame rate, but this may affect the quality of your final exported project.
If you're having trouble importing clips, it's likely because the "Match Video Format" option is enabled, and the clip's format and frame rate don’t match those defined in the Config Editor.
However, there are ways to work around this issue:
Working with "Match Video Format" Disabled
To avoid manually matching every video format, you can disable the "Match Video Format" option when importing clips into Coach Paint.
When this option is enabled, you’ll only be able to import videos that match the set format and frame rate in Coach Paint. But when disabled, you can import videos in any format. While this may impact video quality, it's a quicker and simpler method than adjusting each format individually.
Even with "Match Video Format" disabled, it’s important to select a format and frame rate in the Config Editor. This is because any video you export from Coach Paint will follow the values you've set in the software.
Learn more in "Exported videos are reproducing faster or slower".
Working with "Match Video Format" enabled:
If you prefer to work with a consistent video format and frame rate, enabling "Match Video Format" will allow you to do so. Here’s how to configure it:
Close Coach Paint if you have it opened
Open the Config Editor
Go to the "Video" tab
Select one of the available options for format and frame rate 👇🏻
Click Save and OK.
Relaunch Coach Paint and import your clip.
Note: Once configured, Coach Paint will only accept clips that match the set format and frame rate. If you need to import a video in a different format, you have two options:
You can re-render the video you’re trying to import so that it matches the current format and frame rate you’ve already selected in the Config Editor.
Alternatively, you can export your existing clips, reconfigure Coach Paint to match the new format, and then import the video using the steps outlined above.
Conclusion
The Coach Paint team recommends disabling the "Match Video Format" option for more flexibility when importing clips. However, to maintain the best video quality, it's still advised to use formats and frame rates similar to those configured in the Config Editor whenever possible. This approach strikes a balance between ease of use and maintaining high-quality exports.