"database disk image is malformed" error on Mac

Audacity 3 Help Forum macOS
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I have an aup3 file created in Audacity 3.7.1 for Mac that’s become damaged. Is there a Mac recovery tool like the one for Windows/Linux? If not, has anyone had success running the Windows version in an emulator like Wine/Crossover on their Mac?

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Audacity does not currently provide a dedicated recovery tool for macOS to repair damaged .aup3 files. However, there are a few strategies you can consider to attempt recovery:

1. Run the Windows/Linux Recovery Tool via Wine or Crossover

  • Wine: Wine is a free compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on macOS. You can download and install Wine, then attempt to run the Windows version of the Audacity recovery tool.
  • Crossover: This is a more user-friendly but paid alternative to Wine. It simplifies running Windows apps on macOS.

Steps:

  1. Install Wine or Crossover on your Mac.
  2. Download the Audacity Recovery Utility for Windows.
  3. Run the utility through Wine or Crossover and attempt to recover the .aup3 file.

2. Use Audacity’s Built-in Recovery (For Partial Data)

  • Audacity can sometimes recover data from damaged .aup3 files by directly opening them.
  • Open the damaged file in Audacity. If it detects issues, it may attempt to repair the file automatically. Be aware that this might not fully restore the project.

3. Explore SQLite Database Repair Tools

  • Audacity .aup3 files are SQLite databases under the hood. You can attempt to repair them using SQLite repair tools such as:
  • Steps:
    1. Make a backup of the damaged .aup3 file.
    2. Open the .aup3 file with an SQLite browser or tool.
    3. Run a database repair or export the data into a new SQLite file.

4. Restore from Backup

  • If you use Time Machine or another backup system, check if you can restore a previous, undamaged version of the .aup3 file.

5. Reach Out to Audacity Support

  • Visit the Audacity Forum or the GitHub repository issues page to see if others have resolved similar issues.
  • Provide details about the issue and the file; the community or developers might have additional advice.

6. Third-Party Data Recovery Tools

  • General-purpose data recovery tools like Disk Drill or EaseUS Data Recovery might be able to recover lost or corrupted project data if the .aup3 file was recently damaged or overwritten.

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