Before working with heavy video files, ensure Autosave is enabled under Windows > Settings/Preferences > Preferences > Files/Projects to prevent data loss if a codec causes a crash.
Use a tool like FFmpeg or Shutter Encoder to export your MP4 as a series of images.
If your video won't load, it is likely a missing system-level codec rather than a Maya bug.
Before working with heavy video files, ensure Autosave is enabled under Windows > Settings/Preferences > Preferences > Files/Projects to prevent data loss if a codec causes a crash.
Use a tool like FFmpeg or Shutter Encoder to export your MP4 as a series of images. Maya.mp4
If your video won't load, it is likely a missing system-level codec rather than a Maya bug. Before working with heavy video files, ensure Autosave