Four Easy Ways to Open EZD Files

The scenario: You have a file with the EZD file extension on your computer that you need to open. You double-click it as usual, expecting for a program to load it up, but sadly nothing happens. You try it again, but still nothing happens. What can you do? Try these four easy methods to open a troublesome EZD file.

Google Drive — Edius

A smart strategy for remote editing:

If two versions of a project sync simultaneously, Google Drive creates duplicate files with "conflicted copy" added to the filename.

: Always wait for the Google Drive "Sync Complete" icon (the blue/green checkmark) to appear in your system tray before closing your computer or switching to another workstation. edius google drive

Create proxies of your high-resolution footage in EDIUS. Store the massive raw files on Google Drive and work with the smaller, faster proxy files locally.

: Google Drive keeps a version history. If your EDIUS project file becomes corrupted or you make a mistake you can't undo, you can right-click the file in your Drive folder and restore a previous version from earlier in the day. Important Warnings A smart strategy for remote editing: If two

: Google Drive cannot "merge" changes. If two editors open the same .ezp file from Drive at the same time, the person who saves last will overwrite the other's work.

You can upload raw footage to Google Drive and share a link with a remote collaborator. However, be aware: Store the massive raw files on Google Drive

Integrating Google Drive into your EDIUS workflow is a great way to manage remote collaboration and cloud backups. Whether you are sharing proxy files or archiving finished projects, here is how they work together:

Download and install the "Google Drive for Desktop" application (formerly Drive File Stream). This app mounts your cloud storage directly into your computer's file system, assigning it a dedicated drive letter (e.g., G: ). Step 2: Choose Mirroring vs. Streaming

During setup, Google Drive will ask how you want to access your files: