Converting Video Files to MP4 Format

Summary

How to convert video files to an MP4 format using VLC media player

Body

Issue/Question

Video format unusable in editing software

Environment

  • Windows
  • VLC Media Player
  • Windows Media Player
  • Camtastic

Cause

Format from older iPhone or from unique software

Resolution

  1. Open VLC media player
  2. Click Media
  3. Select Convert / Save...
  4. Click Add and browse to the file you want to convert
  5. Click Convert / Save
  6. Click after Profile and select your MP4 format
    Note: H.265 MP4 will have a smaller file size but may not work on as many devices as H.264 MP4
  7. Click Browse to select where to save the file
    Note: You may rename the output file here
  8. Click Start

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Details

Details

Article ID: 3047
Created
Thu 5/16/19 2:57 PM
Modified
Mon 4/20/20 3:14 PM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
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