#4150 Permission denied: C:/Users/Solofo/Documents/test/YouTube Killed Shorts - WAN Show April 17, 2026.mp3

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Permission denied: C:/Users/Solofo/Documents/test/YouTube Killed Shorts - WAN Show April 17, 2026.mp3


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system:Windows-10-10.0.19045-SP0
version:v3.99
frozen:True
language:en
root_dir:C:/Users/Solofo/Documents

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This error occurs because the file path contains special characters (like ?) or is too long, which is not compatible with Windows command-line operations (used by ffmpeg).

Solution:

  1. Rename the file: Change the video file name to a short, simple name using only English letters, numbers, and underscores. For example, rename YouTube Killed Shorts - WAN Show April 17, 2026.mp3 to something like video.mp3.
  2. Move the file: Place the renamed file in a shallow directory, such as D:\videos, instead of a deep path like C:/Users/Solofo/Documents/test/.
  3. Re-select the file: In pyVideoTrans, click "Select audio or video" and choose the renamed file from the new location.

Key Points:

  • Windows has a maximum path length limit (~260 characters). Long paths cause ffprobe exec error or permission issues.
  • Special characters (e.g., ?, *, emojis) in filenames often cause command-line failures, especially with files downloaded from YouTube.
  • Always use short, simple names and avoid deep directory structures for input files.

Please refer to the relevant documentation:

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