How to Convert MP4 to DV .AVI
MP4 (mpeg4) is a file format used for recording and streaming audio and video content in computers and portable media players, such as ipods. The format's relatively small file size makes it popular for use with storing DVD movies to a hard drive and streaming episodes of TV shows. AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a similar format developed by Microsoft for use in its media players and programs. Converting MP4 to AVI is a simple process with a good video conversion program and can allow the files to be used with a wider range of media devices.
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Instructions
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Converting to AVI
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Install Apple QuickTime if it's not already on your computer. QuickTime is a program necessary for working with video files like MP4; find it at Apple.com or as a pop-up note to install on many sites that feature video content.
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Find a video converting software program that supports both MP4 and AVI (see Resources). A number of programs are available that deal with both formats; most will come with a small fee to purchase. Follow the cues to pay for and install the program.
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Open the program if it didn't open automatically when installation completed. It probably installed a desktop icon as well. Click on that for fastest access.
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Click "Add Files" to find the files you wish to convert. Search the folders your media files are stored in. The MP4 files will end in the extension .mp4.
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Select "AVI" as the file type to convert to from the Settings menu or from a panel on the main conversion window. The Settings menu should also have options for adjusting file size, resolution and conversion speed, though the default settings should be fine for most files.
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Select an output folder for the converted files to go to; the program may provide one ("Converted," for example). Choose and name a new folder or select a main folder like Videos or Documents if you wish to make them easy to find. This can also be done from the Settings menu or from a panel on the main window.
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Click "Convert" once the files are in the main conversion window and you've double-checked the settings. Follow the progress in the main window. the files will move to the output folder when finished.
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Tips & Warnings
Exact terms may differ depending on the program. Use the "Help" feature for more information on that particular software. Some software programs come with a free trial version, but most won't grant full use until purchased.
Ensure that your anti-virus program is current and running before downloading from an unknown source to avoid harmful viruses or spyware.
