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Export & hand-off·Last updated July 28, 2026

Export or download link not working

If a render's download link won't open, re-exporting usually generates a fresh working link.


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Why this happens

When you export or render a project, Eddie gives you a direct download URL for the finished file. Occasionally that link can go stale — for example if it pointed at a cached render, or too much time passed between when it was generated and when you clicked it.

What to try first

  1. Click the link again, ideally right after it's given to you.
  2. Copy and paste the URL into a new browser tab rather than clicking it inside a chat client — some in-app browsers block direct file downloads.
  3. Check your Downloads folder — some browsers download silently without visibly opening anything.

If it still doesn't work

Ask Eddie to re-export the same edit. This kicks off a brand-new render rather than reusing a cached one, so you'll get a fresh, different download link. In most cases this resolves the issue.

If the new link still doesn't work, note exactly what happens when you click it:

  • Nothing loads / it times out
  • You see a 404 or error page
  • It downloads but the file won't open or play

That detail helps narrow down whether it's a network issue, a browser/client issue, or something on Eddie's side. If none of the above resolves it, contact support with the failing link and what you observed.


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