Convert .avi To Mpeg4

How do I Convert .avi to MPEG4. My dash cam stores files in .avi format. I can't open them with anything I have tried to no avail. Is there a way to convert them?

If I reformat the card to another sorce will it still work in my dash cam?

Thanks,

 

.avi is a container format.
The video and audio streams can be almost any formats.
Which media players have you tried?

 

We need to know a little more;
What type of computer are you using and what Operating System are you using?
It seems that making a copy of the file and paste it somewhere might be an answer...
s.
Sorry its a web cam.
sorry

 

Hi Eldon "been a while" and Stephen_c16.

I have tried:
Infran View
Movie Maker
PhotoGallery
Windows Media Player and Center

I am running Win 7 Sp1 64 bit on and ASUS machine. Where are you thinking of pasting it?

Ken

 

Let's look at what video & audio formats the dash cam uses for the .avi files.
Download MediaInfo - the first link.
https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo/Download/Windows

Open one of the .avi files with MediaInfo.
Under View, select Basic.
Post what you see under Container and general information.

 

the free version of Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7.8.8 Build 20150402 +
will let you convert but slow like set it and forget it
but am sure there are some kick ass ways to make it go faster
almost linked it but i will be a good boy

 

Hi Eldon,

I tried everyway I know how to get this program to open to no avail. I tried Run, Save and Save As and can not get the file to run. When hitting Run I get a notice it is running but it doesn't show up any place on my machine?

 

Hi,

I am unable to download a full video with the free version, they give you a 3 minute shot of the video, this does not help me as the videos in question could be up to or beyond an hour each. The only free ones I see are Torrent options which I will not use.

Thanks for trying though...

 

Hi Everyone,

I used an older (2015) version of WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe I had purchased and it did the trick of me. Except the only 2 of 22 videos I would not even show up on the conversion. I tried just clicking those two folders and nothing shows up in the convert to even choose them.

Looks like I am dead in the water to get these two folders back.

A big thank you to everyone that tried so hard to help me with this issue...

 

Right-click the video file and click MediaInfo.

 

You might try VLC Media Player...

 

You can use this CCCP https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/cccp_(combined_community_codec_pack).html

I use this and can play any type of video on my Windows media player.

 

Hi Eldon,

The joke is on me you nut, when I click on the attachment this is what I get just like the first time I clicked on it. Click on it and see what I see.

 

Hum, I used to have that pop up when I clicked View With and it doesn't any longer?

 

Hi, when I click on the lower link this is what I get " Moving Server Affecting the wiki and the forums. Most likely will end after the week-end or so."

 

OK. What do you see?

 

Click on this link Download@MajorGeeks

 

When I try to insert an image it asks for a URL. If I put it in my Dropbox account and put in the link it will not post it?

 

Thanks for the better link. The only problem I have is that it does not create a desktop icon and when I try to open it from my program files I get a list which has several .exe files and I have no idea which one(s) to click...

 

Let me try this again with Dropbox...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hy8fuuxdjq3tsdl/1.jpg?dl=0

This is what happens when I do it this way...

 

Just double click one if you have multiple downloads of the same file.Just keep one and delete the rest.

You might have to right click and then click on click on administrator rights.Windows 10 is weird.

Did you save it as a Desktop icon.It should allow you to save it as a desktop icon.It should give you the option to do so.

Edit if not...It should be in your download folder.

 

The problem I am having is showing you what I am seeing from the download. And no it did not give me the option to create Desktop Icon?...

 

Can someone explain to me how to send an image to the site. I know I used to do it w/o any problem but not anylonger...

 

At the bottom right of your next post, click Upload a File.

 

So darned easy, lol, I was trying to use the image Icon in the top line.

Thanks...

 

Here is what I am talking about...

 

You folks are the BEST!!!...

 

CCCP when installed is automatic.Just double click on a video and make sure you play it in windows media player.

some formats will ask you a question.In a Gray box all you need to do is say yes to play.

 

Thanks wile e coyote, is there a way to create an icon for the program.

I just deleted the two files that I needed as they where corrupt. I wouldn't mind having this program in my Toolbox though?...

 

I'm sorry, which of the .exe file in the list I sent you is the one I click to open and create the icon...

 

Thanks for the links, they are much appreciated. I took a look at them and tried to make it download to no avail. I think I am going to have to take a look in this with fresh eyes...

 

I would agree with plodr.Sounds like some thing is blocking.

I would run through the malware guide below.And post the logs here --->>https://forums.majorgeeks.com/forums/malware-help-mg-a-specialist-will-reply.35/
Read & Run Me First Malware Removal Guide (incl. Spyware, Virus, Trojan, Hijacker)

 

Thanks guys(?),

I will look into this when I get some time to do it properly. Seeing as the files I needed were corrupted and gone I don't want to waste any more of your time with this subject. I will however be doing the test you suggested in the near future just to be sure Bear ll is nice and clean as I believe he is.

 

Wondershare is an awesome piece of software for projects like this... and unless it was just for a limited time, certain components of the Suite are available as freeware. The Ultimate version is an exceptional program, though... in my opinion.

 

Thanks Trex,

I looks like a good piece of software but to rich for my blood for the amount of use it would get. Thank you for the suggestion though...

 

Mr.Magoo
Format Factory is free.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/format_factory.html
Pay attention during installation.

In retrospect, I should have recommended this in post #2 but I was curious as to why you couldn't play the video with anything.

 

Hi Eldon,

Thanks for the tip, but... When going to download it they are forcing me to install Yaboo! Search, I am not a particular fan of Yaboo, so I canceled the install. I imagine I can delete it from my programs but just don't like to be forced to install software I have no interest in...

 

Indeed, that is why I didn't open/run the software. The way they already had it checked is what disturbed me, I never gave it a thought to just unclick as normally the won't let you download. I just did as you suggested and unclicked it and the download worked as expected. Looks like a very nice software thanks Eldon and plodr for hooking me up with this program, it is a keeper for my Toolbox...

 

You DaMan plodr...

 

DaWoman...

 

Ah, he whom assumes has red face...