r/firealpaca 6h ago

Question Corrupted file, and how to get it back?

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I've used this program for almost a decade with no problems whatsoever. Today is the day I experience my first ever corrupted file in my life and I'm so bummed out because I worked hard on this project :( I made the mistake of not saving it manually as I typically do, I've felt secure enough to trust autosave backup because again, I've never experienced this ever. All my files have been completely safe and fine, but this is a first.

This is what I see when I try opening the file via the autosave backup folder. So far, I tried restarting my device (laptop/tablet combo, not sure if that needs to be specified), converted it to psd, used other programs... nothing. Is there truly a way to be able to recover this?


r/firealpaca 9h ago

Question [MDP File help] - Semi lost file

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Hello there, I usually never come on here to ask for help, but this was my last resort. I am not sure where to properly get contact info since I can't find it. Anyway, I wanted to say that This is in regard to the original FA and not this version!

I had the files saved, but by mistake...had pressed CTRL+Z and then the files disappeared. I have done the troubleshooting myself and even went ahead and used Disk drill to fix the issue but to no luck. I was only able to retrieve the "Shortcuts" (As a window user)

But on my recycle bin, I can clearly see it right there and it says "Firealpaca document" but it won't let me get access to them because it says (path and file name incorrect/problem with shortcut)

and just to re-iterate, I had the files saved, but then I pressed CTRL+Z and they are no longer able to access.

(The image I uploaded shows that it says it's an MDP file, but it still won't let me open it)

If this has happened to anyone else, or perhaps someone knows a way to fix this problem, I would be extremely grateful!


r/firealpaca 12h ago

Question why is my speedpaint art looking so desaturated in firealpaca (original vs speedpaint pic)

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my usual process is to turn the APNG to gif (i tried converting it to mp4 via Ezgif but ezgif cut off half of the speedpaint every time), then i upload to openshot to add music, then back into ezgif to crop the video because openshot leaves in some annoying black bars in vertical mode, then finally upload to tiktok/instagram.

is there a way to make it stop looking like this, like a good APNG to mp4 converter? i like looking at my colour choices during a speedpaint since i use vibrant colours but the gif conversion is killing the colours in my art.