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You can replace a media file in KMC without changing the media ID, metadata, links, embeds, or analytics. When you replace a media item, the original source file is swapped out and all transcoding flavors are regenerated together, helping resolve issues such as stuck or incomplete flavors. 

Replace a video

1. Log into KMC and under the Entries tab, locate the media you want to replace



2. Click on the entry.



The entry details page displays.

3. Click the Flavors tab.



The Flavors section displays.

4. Select the replacement method: Upload from Desktop, Import from URL, or Match from Drop Folder (to learn more about these methods, see Upload Media via KMC and Drop folders Service for Content Ingestion.)



After you trigger the action, an alert appears: Video replacement is in progress.



5. You can click on the Replacement Flavors tab to review the new transcoding flavors. 



At any time, you can click Cancel Replacement to cancel your actions.

Once the replacement process has finished, an alert displays: All required Transcoding flavors are available. Entry is ready for publishing. 

Replace Zoom recordings

1. Click the Upload from Desktop button.
(The default action opens your computer files. If this happens, click 'Cancel'.)

The Update Video window displays.

2. From the Transcoding profile drop-down menu, choose Zoom_Recordings.



3. Click + Add File.



4. Select the file.
5. Click Upload.