convert .mod to .mpeg or...?

Ms Peel · Oct 26, 2007

Just picked up a Panasonic HD camcorder. Nice little machine, but it records as .mod files...which Windows Movie Maker does not recognize. Is there a way to convert these .mod files to .mpeg or something WMM can deal with in a way that I won't lose quality? I tried Virtual Dub to convert to an .avi, but the result was nasty.

Do I just need to shell out the cash for a more professional editing system?

I'm on XP pro.

Thanks so much,

Peel

plodr · Oct 26, 2007

I found this

You don't actually need to convert the files to .mpg in order to make them playable on your computer, you can simply rename them. Copy the .mod file from your video camera to your hard drive. Right-click the file and choose Rename from the menu. Delete the .mod extension and replace it with .mpg.
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If you get audio and no video, it means that you are missing a codec.

Ms Peel · Oct 27, 2007

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried that and got audio only. Win Media player plays them just fine, but Movie Maker says "no way".

Is there some sooper seekrit codec out there that will enable MM to recognize these files? If not, I really think I'm looking at file conversion. I've started to research other, more expensive, editing software, but even these packages don't seem to list .mod files in their lists!

Peel is grumpy. :guns

plodr · Oct 27, 2007

To me, codecs is one black hole; I'll never understand them.
Hopefully someone who uses Movie Maker will know what is lacking. (I don't have the program so I can't test)

For my codecs needs, I use something called the k-lite codec pack BUT, downloading that, might break whatever currently works for you and I don't think it is worth the risk.

I'll see if I can find what MovieMaker might need.
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308464
windows media encoder?

plodr · Oct 27, 2007

Since I'm unable to edit my post, I'll add the additional info here.
The link on the windows page did not send me to info on the media encoder but I was able to track it down here
Code:
http://www.download.com/Windows-Media-Encoder/3000-2140_4-10211788.html
As you mentioned, you might do better just getting a non-free video editor program.
I've seen Cyberlink PowerDirector mentioned but I can't see if it supports .mod files; it is not in the list as far as I can see.

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