Look for any files starting with your project name that end in .tmp .
Copy the latest one to your desktop and change its extension to .story . File: Recompile.zip ...
Technically, a .story file a zipped package containing XML code, media assets, and structural data. If you unzip it, you'll see folders like story , docProps , and _rels . "Recompiling" vs. Published Files Look for any files starting with your project
If you are trying to recover a lost project, check your local machine for temporary backups: Navigate to: %appdata%\Articulate\Storyline If you unzip it, you'll see folders like
: If the source file is truly lost, you can extract the original media (images, videos, audio) from the story_content or mobile folders within the zip to help rebuild the course from scratch. Potential Recovery via Temp Files
The scenario you're describing sounds like a classic troubleshooting situation in Articulate Storyline , where a .story file is mistakenly treated as or converted into a .zip archive. Quick Fix: Renaming the Extension