How to Convert VRO to MP4
DVD recorders make video files in the VRO format. If you want to be able to use your VRO files with other programs or devices you will want to convert your VRO files into a more compatible video file format like MP4. To convert VRO to MP4 you will need to use a video converter program that supports each file format. The River Past Video Cleaner is a popular VRO to MP4 video converter program on the CNET Download Center, though many others are available.
Instructions
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Get a video converter. Download and install the River Past Video Cleaner from the CNET Download Center. The River Past Video Cleaner is free to try out but you will have to pay to keep the full version. 2009 cost: $29.95.
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Install additional software. If you do not already have them on your computer, you will need to download and install the River Past MPEG-4 Booster Pack from the River Past site (see Resources) and QuickTime from the Apple site (see Resources).
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Select files for conversion. Once you have the River Past Video Cleaner open on your computer you will need to select the VRO files by clicking on the "Add Files" button on the toolbar.
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Configure output settings. Output settings are located on the lower part of the screen. Click on the arrows by each setting to view more options. Be sure to select MP4 for the output format and click on the browse button by the output directory setting to set the location for the new MP4 files to be saved on your computer.
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Convert to MP4. To convert VRO to MP4, just click on the button in the toolbar labeled "Convert" and the files will convert from VRO to MP4. Click "OK" when the pop-up alerts you that the conversion is complete. Look for the new MP4 files in your output folder that you set up.
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