Welcome to the 87% Club<\/h2>\n
InShot is an awesome mobile video editor. You get your clips, line up everything, and hit export. Sometimes, though, it stalls at exactly 87%<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t say what\u2019s wrong. No error message. Just endless waiting.<\/p>\n This happens more often with long vertical videos<\/em> – the kind you use for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts. The longer the edit, the more elements you add. That\u2019s when things get tricky.<\/p>\n No one at InShot has said why. But based on testing and user reports, it seems 87% is where InShot handles certain effects and transitions near the end of your timeline.<\/p>\n Think of it like this:<\/em><\/p>\n Something in the file is likely corrupted. Maybe one of the clips didn\u2019t import right. Maybe a filter glitched. Maybe some element was moved or deleted outside the app.<\/p>\n What does a corrupted asset look like in InShot?<\/p>\n If you spot any of these near the end of the video timeline, that\u2019s where you want to focus. That\u2019s your suspect.<\/p>\n Ready to troubleshoot and get your export to 100%? Here’s how.<\/p>\n Before doing anything, make a copy of your project in InShot. That way, if you mess something up, your masterpiece is safe.<\/p>\n Play your project from beginning to end in the preview window. Watch closely around the 80%\u201390% mark. It often lags before the exact freeze point.<\/p>\n If playback gets choppy or you see anything weird, mark that spot.<\/em><\/p>\n Let\u2019s say near the end, you find a clip with a transition that doesn\u2019t behave. Try the following:<\/p>\n Use a process of elimination. Remove one element at a time and try exporting after each change. It\u2019s a slow dance, but it works.<\/p>\n Music rarely causes issues, but voiceovers or imported sound effects can. If you notice a glitchy sound or if playback lags when audio starts, try removing the audio file and adding it back in.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> If your music file was trimmed, re-trim it manually. Avoid multi-splits if they can be replaced with a new upload.<\/p>\n Too many transitions, especially on short clips, can overload the render. If you\u2019re trying to be extra fancy, dial it back and try again.<\/p>\n Once the corrupted assets are gone or replaced, hit export again. This time, you\u2019ll watch that progress bar slide past 87% like butter.<\/p>\n When it works, it\u2019s pure joy. No fanfare. Just that glorious green checkmark after the render completes.<\/p>\n From this glitchy journey, here\u2019s what you can learn:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/resizemyimg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gray-table-lamp-beside-bed-person-sleeping-peacefully-smartphone-on-nightstand-dark-bedroom-soft-light.jpg\")
\nWhy 87% Though?<\/h2>\n
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The Clues<\/h2>\n
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The Fix: Corrupted Asset Cleanup<\/h2>\n
1. Duplicate Your Project First<\/h3>\n
2. Start Watching the Preview<\/h3>\n
3. Remove or Replace Suspect Assets<\/h3>\n
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\n4. Mind the Audio<\/h3>\n
5. Avoid Overloading<\/h3>\n
Victory: The Clean Export<\/h2>\n
Lessons Learned<\/h2>\n
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