MacBook converting AVI files

[embalmess]

Hello, I need to convert a home movie AVI file, is there a way to do this so I can put it in iTunes? (convert to Quicktime?)

Thanks!

 

[jmann]

isquint. it is awesome AND free.

 

[Knolly]

Handbrake. Far more features than iSquint and also free ftw.

 

[Chase R]

Download HandBrake 0.9.3 (latest version). Not only can it rip/convert DVDs, it now can convert just about any file via the ffmpeg project. I'm currently using it to convert Katt Williams, "It's Pimpin', Pimpin'" (.avi file) to a H.264 .mp4 file right now. My fans sure are spinnin'!

 

[petermcphee]

I love me some VisualHub. I found that it was smaller and easier to work with than Handbrake was. It's probably a matter of personal preference, but I much prefer the simplicity of VisualHub to Handbrake. Also, the icon is way cooler.

 

[Chase R]

Also, the icon is way cooler.

I dunno about that.... It's hard to beat a nice Hawaiian alcoholic drink!

 

[CalMin]

Another vote for Visualhub here. It can take nearly any format and convert it. It's the VLC of conversion apps.

 

[embalmess]

I have handbrake (love it, love the drink, love the pineapple!!) but it doesn't seem to "find" the AVI file that I dragged out right onto my desktop from iPhoto. Now, I have successfully converted movies into iTunes for my iPod, so what am I doing wrong?? Can someone give me the play by play?

Thanks! DumDum

p.s. It says "Source: No Valid Title Found"

 

[petermcphee]

This is why I like Visual Hub more. It's simpler. There's less to eff around with.

 

[jav6454]

Can Handbrake do .flv files to Quicktime/iTunes format?

 

[embalmess]

PeterM.. I downloaded visualhub, I gotta pay for it after trial run, but I did convert my AVI to an MP4 and it still won't work in iMovie *sigh*

 

[petermcphee]

I appreciate your open mind and willingness to give it a shot. I am sorry it didn't work out. Hopefully someone here will be able to help you get it on track.

 

[Cave Man]

It sounds as though your video or audio tracks are encoded in an unusual way since VH and HB are having trouble with the file. Can you tell us how they are encoded?

 

[embalmess]

Sure! So... how do I tell?

 

[amrk47]

visual hub is the best program made for mac

 

[Cave Man]

Sure! So... how do I tell?

Open the file in Quicktime, then choose Window > Show Movie Properties to identify the codecs used for audio and video.

visual hub is the best program made for mac

That really depends on what you want it to do. If you want to transcode a Blu-ray movie, then Handbrake is much better.

 

[embalmess]

**sigh** It says I need QuickTime PRO and gotta buy it. I did just like you said, and my "show movie properties" was light gray but I could still click on it, says I need to upgrade. Sheesh, am I going to be able to figure this out?

 

[Cave Man]

I guess I've been using QT Pro for so long I didn't realize that was part of the package. Plan B: Download MPEG Streamclip and Select File > Show Stream Info to see how they're encoded.

 

[jdsam]

What movie file properties does HB not support? For example I have an .avi that I would like to convert to .mp4 but it doesn't seem to work in HB. The file properties in QT say video track= DivX 5.0 and audio track=MPEG Layer 3. Is there a reason that shouldn't work?