Help! .Avi to .Mp4 conversion..

xJessee · Oct 25, 2012, 05:16 PM

Alright.
So I recorded a video on my windows computer using camtasia.
I then exported the video in .Avi format and then transfered that file to my mac.
I now would like to converge it to .Mp4 format so that I can use it in iMovie.
I've tried using both QuickTime and HandBrake but to no avail.
It says that I do not have the required codec?..
Could someone please help me?
~Jesse

BiteMyApple · Oct 25, 2012, 05:30 PM

I'm surprised Handbrake didn't work. Google "wondershare video converter", it works pretty well.

Why don't you simply export to MP4 in Camtasia?

kohlson · Oct 25, 2012, 05:38 PM

I purchase QT 7 Pro several years ago and it is still very useful. You may also need Flip4Mac's codecs to make this work.

But the cheapest/easiest thing to do is re-export from Camtasia as an mp4.

xJessee · Oct 25, 2012, 05:43 PM

The reason I didn't export in .Mp4 format is because it wouldn't let me.
It only gave me the option of either .Avi or to edit the video in Camtasia Studio.
I'll try exporting it through Camtasia Studio instead of directly to .Avi

nateo200 · Oct 25, 2012, 05:44 PM

Whats the actual codec in the .AVI wrapper....AVI's can hold allot of different things, its like a .MOV. Try MPEG stream clip and convert to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) if your going to iMovie.

xJessee · Oct 25, 2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nateo200

Whats the actual codec in the .AVI wrapper....AVI's can hold allot of different things, its like a .MOV. Try MPEG stream clip and convert to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) if your going to iMovie.

That's the problem. I have no idea what the codec is.
I just recorded it using Camtasia. I didn't download any additional codecs.
I just tried exporting through Camtasia Studio and it still won't let me choose .Mp4..
Does anyone have any recommendations for a free desktop recorder with decent quality and no watermark?

Candunc · 08:23 PM

I use Smart Converter. There is a free version and a full version, difference is full version supports multiple conversions in line (For mac on the App store)

Here is the link:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/smar...47513724?mt=12

Menneisyys2 · 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJessee

That's the problem. I have no idea what the codec is.

Show us a MediaInfo screenshot. Most probably, a simple remux via Avidemux2 2.6 will do.

Dave Braine · Oct 27, 2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Does anyone have any recommendations for a free desktop recorder with decent quality and no watermark?

As already mentioned, MPEGSTreamclip:
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html

Oct 25, 2012, 05:16 PM	#1
xJessee macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Help! .Avi to .Mp4 conversion.. Alright. So I recorded a video on my windows computer using camtasia. I then exported the video in .Avi format and then transfered that file to my mac. I now would like to converge it to .Mp4 format so that I can use it in iMovie. I've tried using both QuickTime and HandBrake but to no avail. It says that I do not have the required codec?.. Could someone please help me? ~Jesse
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Candunc macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada	I use Smart Converter. There is a free version and a full version, difference is full version supports multiple conversions in line (For mac on the App store) Here is the link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/smar...47513724?mt=12 __________________ 15" Macbook Pro Mid 2010, 2.53 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 254 GB SSD; 750 GB HDD 7200 RPM; 24" monitor; 1 TB External HDD Last edited by Candunc; Oct 25, 2012 at 08:23 PM. Reason: Link
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Oct 25, 2012, 05:38 PM	#3
kohlson macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2010	I purchase QT 7 Pro several years ago and it is still very useful. You may also need Flip4Mac's codecs to make this work. But the cheapest/easiest thing to do is re-export from Camtasia as an mp4.
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Oct 25, 2012, 05:43 PM	#4
xJessee Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	The reason I didn't export in .Mp4 format is because it wouldn't let me. It only gave me the option of either .Avi or to edit the video in Camtasia Studio. I'll try exporting it through Camtasia Studio instead of directly to .Avi
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