> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.reap.video/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Long Does Processing Take?

> See what happens while Reap processes your video, how long it usually takes, and what to do if it seems stuck.

> **For AI agents:** a documentation index is at [/llms.txt](/llms.txt). Every page is also available as markdown, just append `.md` to the URL.

## Overview

Processing time depends mostly on how long your video is and which tool you're using. While a project is processing, Reap shows each stage and an estimated time left on the project page.

## What You'll See While It Processes

Each tool moves through its own stages:

| Tool | Stages |
| - | - |
| **Clips** | Preparing the media → Analyzing the video → Transcribing audio → Finalizing video |
| **AI Dubbing** | Translating the original audio → Generating voice-over → Syncing the dubbed audio |
| **Transcription** | Extracting speech and converting to text → Polishing the transcript for accuracy → Transcript ready |

The project page also shows **Estimated time**. Before analysis starts, it shows about 15 minutes. Once analysis begins, it counts down based on your video.

## You Don't Need To Wait On The Page

You can close the tab or keep working on something else. Reap emails you when your project is ready. To make sure you get these emails, ask your studio admin to keep **Project emails** turned on in [Manage Studio Settings](/help-center/manage-studio-settings).

## Ways To Make Processing Faster

* **Process only what you need.** Use the **Processing Time Frame** slider so Reap analyses a shorter section. See [Save Credits Using Time-frame Slider](/help-center/how-to-save-credits-using-time-frame-slider).
* **Use a clean source.** Videos with clear speech, little background music, and no corrupted frames process more reliably.

## If It Seems Stuck

<Steps>
  <Step title="Refresh the project page">
    The status updates automatically, but a refresh makes sure you're seeing the latest state.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the project status">
    On the **Projects** page, check whether the project is still **Processing** or has changed to **Failed** (Invalid). See [What Project And Clip Statuses Mean](/help-center/project-statuses).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Retry a failed project">
    If processing failed and you see a **Retry** button, click it. Common causes are listed in [Why can't I use AI Clipping?](/help-center/why-cant-i-use-ai-clipping).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Contact support">
    If a project has been processing far longer than the estimate, contact support from the chat bubble or at [hello@reap.video](mailto:hello@reap.video). Include the project link from your browser's address bar so the team can find it quickly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you no longer need a project that's still processing, you can cancel it and get your processing credits back. See [Cancel A Processing Project](/help-center/cancel-a-processing-project).
</Tip>

## Related

* [What Project And Clip Statuses Mean](/help-center/project-statuses)
* [Why can't I use AI Clipping?](/help-center/why-cant-i-use-ai-clipping)


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