Setting Extra Quality | Edius Could Not Use The Selected Format Please Confirm

This error message in Edius — "Could not use the selected format. Please confirm settings" — typically appears when you try to create a new project, change render format settings, or add a clip whose properties don't match the project or output settings.

Here’s a complete troubleshooting guide to resolve it:

Reconciling Software and Hardware Settings:

1. Go to Settings -> System Settings -> Hardware.
2. Check your Device Preset. It must match your project's resolution and frame rate.
   • Example: If your project is 1080p 59.94, but your Storm card is set to 1080i 59.94, you will get the error.
3. Click "Device Preset" and choose the correct one for your project.
4. If you don't need hardware output, set the preset to "Generic OHCI" (no hardware) temporarily to bypass the error.

Additionally, Grass Valley HQ/HQX codec packs can become corrupted. This error message in Edius — "Could not

• Reinstall the EDIUS Codec Pack from Grass Valley's website.
• In extreme cases, uninstall your GPU drivers using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) and reinstall them. EDIUS uses GPU for scaling, and bad drivers can report invalid formats.

Solution 2: Change the Project Settings Manually

If the error occurs when you add a clip to the timeline, the clip’s format differs from the project.

1. Go to Settings > System Settings > Project (or right-click the timeline tab and select Properties).
2. Look at your current Video: width, height, frame rate, and field order (Progressive vs. Interlaced).
3. Right-click the problematic clip in the bin and select Properties.
4. Compare the two. If they differ (e.g., project is 1920x1080 25p, clip is 1280x720 50p), you have two options:
   • Option A (Recommended): Create a new project that matches the clip’s format.
   • Option B: Convert the clip to your project format using a third-party tool (like HandBrake or TMPGEnc) before importing.

Check your source drive:

• If you are trying to use a network drive (NAS) to store project files, EDIUS may fail to lock the file format. Copy all media locally.

The Solution: Render the Timeline First

1. Look at the timeline ruler. If there is a red or orange line above your clips, those sections are unrendered.
2. Select the entire timeline (Ctrl+A).
3. Go to Sequence -> Render In-to-Out (or press Shift+Q).
4. Wait for the red line to turn green.
5. Now try Print to File.

If that works, the issue was timeline complexity. You can then choose "Export without recompression" for those rendered sections. Reconciling Software and Hardware Settings:

Final Checklist

• [ ] Project frame rate = Export frame rate
• [ ] Project resolution = Export resolution (scaling off unless you intend to resize)
• [ ] Field order matches (Progressive vs. Interlaced)
• [ ] Codec is supported by your EDIUS edition
• [ ] No corrupted clips or oversized images on timeline
• [ ] Latest EDIUS update + codec packs installed

If you still see the error, provide:

• EDIUS version (e.g., EDIUS X 10.34)
• Source footage specs (MediaInfo readout)
• Exact export preset you are trying to use

Then I can give you a more specific solution. Go to Settings -> System Settings -> Hardware

“EDIUS could not use the selected format. Please confirm settings.”

Technical Report: EDIUS Format Selection Error

4.1 Missing DirectShow Filters or VFW Codecs

EDIUS relies on Windows codecs for certain formats (like AVI encoded with Lagarith or FFV1).

1. Download and install K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) or FFDShow (use at your own risk – they can conflict).
2. Alternatively, use MediaInfo (free tool) to analyze the file. Look for the codec ID (e.g., avc1, hev1, mp4v).
3. If the codec is HEVC/H.265, ensure you have the HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store (paid, but necessary for some EDIUS versions).