What program can I use to convert movies?

bowlman23 · bowlman23 #1 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 10:29 AM

I tried using QuickTime Pro, but every time I try to convert the movie to another format, it quits unexpectedly. What other programs can I buy that can do this? Thanks.

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 11:46 AM

From what format?
Handbrake handles most codecs, so I would say get that, it's free.
A bit more info about what you want to convert would help though.

schweb · schweb #3 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 11:49 AM

I use VisualHub.

bowlman23 · bowlman23 #4 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Usually, I convert .avi to .mov or .wmv to .mov or any of those formats to Ipod Video. I think that's .m4v for Ipod Video

ste6168 · ste6168 #5 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlman23

Usually, I convert .avi to .mov or .wmv to .mov or any of those formats to Ipod Video. I think that's .m4v for Ipod Video

visualhub... no question

Kash · Kash #6 (**permalink**)

11-03-2007, 03:27 PM

If you want free solutions, take a look at iSquint and ffmpegx.

Kevriano, handbrake is only for ripping DVDs, not converting files

Kash · Kash #7 (**permalink**)

11-06-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandra

Normally I used I DUNNO WHERE THIS GOESto convert my movie to mp4 (my I pod) It is quite easy to understand and use it .
Hope it can help!

While that may be a good converter, I'm sure the OP is looking for a Mac solution

jhigashiyama · jhigashiyama #8 (**permalink**)

03-03-2008, 12:00 PM

iSquint will convert videos for your iPod

bmcgonag · bmcgonag #9 (**permalink**)

03-03-2008, 12:10 PM

VisualHub is definitely worth the money. ffmpegX is good, but tricky sometimes. You can use VLC to convert as well, there are instructions on my site www.osxtechtips.com

Best,

Brian

fyreous · fyreous #10 (**permalink**)

03-03-2008, 12:20 PM

I never had trouble with Quicktime Pro - perhaps try re-installing it and see if it fixes the unexpected crashes?

Also I think Roxio Crunch or Popcorn offers similar functionality. I never messed with any of the free programs though, I have Final Cut Studio 2 through work so I use that for all my video projects, big and small.

xstep · xstep #11 (**permalink**)

03-04-2008, 03:01 PM

The OP doesn't tell enough information for a good response. First, does the movie play all the way through in QTPro? What is the codec (file format) of the movie and what codec are they trying to convert it to? Oh, and my favorite, what version of QTPro are they using?

Changing software may or may not help. But start with the free ones mentioned above.

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Kash #6 (permalink)
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bmcgonag #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 361 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.0 GHz, Core Duo, 2 GB Ram	03-03-2008, 12:10 PM VisualHub is definitely worth the money. ffmpegX is good, but tricky sometimes. You can use VLC to convert as well, there are instructions on my site www.osxtechtips.com Best, Brian OS X Tech Tips
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fyreous #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 04, 2007 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 36 Mac Specs: 15" 2.3 GHz i7-quad, 16GB DDR3, Radeon 6750 1GB	03-03-2008, 12:20 PM I never had trouble with Quicktime Pro - perhaps try re-installing it and see if it fixes the unexpected crashes? Also I think Roxio Crunch or Popcorn offers similar functionality. I never messed with any of the free programs though, I have Final Cut Studio 2 through work so I use that for all my video projects, big and small. _________________ fyreous
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bowlman23 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 34	11-03-2007, 10:29 AM I tried using QuickTime Pro, but every time I try to convert the movie to another format, it quits unexpectedly. What other programs can I buy that can do this? Thanks.
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bowlman23 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 34	11-03-2007, 02:20 PM Usually, I convert .avi to .mov or .wmv to .mov or any of those formats to Ipod Video. I think that's .m4v for Ipod Video
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jhigashiyama #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 6 Mac Specs: 15.4" 2.13 MacBook Pro, 2 GB RAM, Parallels w/ Windows XP Pro, 60 GB Video iPod.	03-03-2008, 12:00 PM iSquint will convert videos for your iPod
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