Edius Could Not Use The Selected Format Please Confirm Setting Online

1. Check Project Settings (Most Common Cause)

EDIUS is very strict about "Project Settings." If your project is set up for 1080p but you drop a 4K file onto the timeline, or if the frame rate differs (e.g., 30fps vs 60fps), EDIUS may reject the format.

Selected render codec may not support the project’s resolution or frame rate.
Bitrate extremes (too low or too high) outside codec’s spec can trigger error.
Audio format (e.g., 24-bit 192 kHz) may be unsupported by chosen container.

3. Change the Renderer

If your graphics card drivers are outdated or incompatible with the current version of EDIUS, the renderer can cause format errors. Selected render codec may not support the project’s

Alternative (Manual Deletion):

Navigate to: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Grass Valley\EDIUS\
Delete the 9.0 or X folder (depending on version). EDIUS will recreate it on launch.

1. Check Project Settings vs. Export Settings

EDIUS is very strict about matching project settings (frame rate, resolution, field order) with export settings. C. Reset Render Settings

For 1920x1080 29.97fps footage: Choose 1920x1080 59.94i or 29.97p based on your media.
For 4K 23.98fps: Choose 3840x2160 23.98p.

C. Reset Render Settings

File → Settings → Render Settings → Reset to defaults.
Ensure Render format is set to Grass Valley HQ Standard (most compatible).

2. Step-by-Step Fixes

A. Check Project Settings

Go to Settings → System Settings → Project.
Verify:
QuickTime Requirements: In older versions of EDIUS (8 or 9), certain H.264 or .MOV exports require the QuickTime Importer/Exporter to be enabled in System Settings. Step-by-Step Solutions Problem exporting vertical video - Grass Valley Forums field order) with export settings.