HT204382 convert .wmv to quicktime

How do i convert .wmv file to play in quicktime?

That does seem to be the best, and only solution with F4M. You might check out their forum for any specific questions about it HERE.

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Batch convert WMV to quicktime

Hey all,
I would like to batch convert 30 movies in WMV format to quicktime (or MP4).
I can play the movies fine in quicktime (i've got flip4mac).
Could some kind sould help me get started in writing an automator action, or an applescript, or a bash script to get this done?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Best regards,
Gabriel.

Thanks a million for your response.
Unfortunately, in my case, your solution doesn't seem to help.
The probem is, that the iPod or Apple TV formats blow up the file size by a factor of 4 (at least) compared to the original file size.
That defeats the purpose of the whole exercise ...
I had hoped, there was an automator action that would just export to the last used format and codec options.
Otherwise, it would have been a beautiful solution
Best regards,
Gabriel.

Convert WMV files to MPEG and/or get Quicktime plug-in for WMV and AVI

Hi Apple experts,
I need to convert some WMV files to MPEG format or something that will play natively on a Mac in QuickTime or iTunes.
I was advised that the VLC app that will convert WMV to MPEG4?... but the page at the URL below indicates that this version of VLC is a player and does not say anything about converting WMV to MPEG...
http://vlc-download.com/download-vlc/?gclid=COrY_NKghKYCFQN7gwoduQy4qA
I would like to convert WMV files to MPEG so they will play in QuickTime or in iTunes on a Mac by just double-clicking them... for family members with Macs like me.
I am working on a PC where I am right now, but I have Macs at home and at work. I am on a PC for the time being at a friends place and I've produced a few .wmv files in Windows Live Movie Maker 2011. (Sorry Steve, it's just for a test).
QuickTime will not play WMV files, nor AVI files, but it indicates that it can use a plug-in to do so, but the QuickTime webpage for plug-ins that it takes me to doesn't have any plug-ins for WMV or AVI format files.
Of course the Windows Media Player plays the WMV and AVI files, but is there also a way to make them play in QuickTime or iTunes besides converting them?
Thanks so much,
numetro

Hi QTKirk,
I would like to be able to just give my family these files on a CD for high-res viewing on a computer, in addition to the DVDs that I have made for their TVs.
Since I don't control what they install on their computers, they don't necessarily have Flip4Mac on their Macs like I do... I just want them to be able to play MPEGs from a file on a CD or on their hard drives by simply double-clicking them.
After working with the recommended VLC player that also allegedly converts WMV files to MPEGs, for 8 hours, I have a result with the 7th attempt that mimics the worst kind of modern digital art that I've ever seen... I wish I could plug in the screenshot of the MPEG video that VLC produced... completely useless garbage.
Are there any other suggestions for a converter that simply handles converting WMV to any kind of MPEG file?
FFE was going to be the one that I tried until I read a post about VLC... that turned out to be a waste of 8 hours of sleepless time.
numetro

Converted .wmv to .mov will no longer play in quicktime

I have converted .wmv to .mov using the quicktime 7.6.4 save as feature and saved them to an external WD hard drive. They have been playing fine for months until yesterday, now i have a black quicktime screen, no sound or audio as the file plays, all that I have changed recently is that i have updated Flip4mac from 2.3.3.2 to 2.3.3.3 and updated Safari to version 4.1. I have run an Onyx maintenance scrypt and disc utility to try a repair a possible permissions or disc error, still no luck. I read an article on the Flip4mac site that suggested I export the file in quicktime, this has not worked. When viewing the files info it states the files codecs are windows media audio 9 standard*, windows media video 9 standard". After reading some other posts I installed Perian, but still no luck. If anyone can help to get these movie files operational again please advise.

I got an answer on the macformat forum that works, refer the attached link
http://forum.macformat.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=209892#209892

Converting WMV files to QuickTime and file size

I have QT Pro and I have no problem doing a "save as..." for converting WMV files to .mov. I also have Flip4Mac converting the file to be viewed in QT first.
My question is that if I do a straight-ahead "save as..." it'll make the file's size about 25% larger. If I try to do "export" with default settings it takes far longer and I have an even larger file. I've also tried playing with different compression in QT to save these files and haven't come up with anything that works better. Is there a way to manage the file size so it's the same or smaller, not bigger?
Thanks in advance all!

File size is dicated by the bitrate of the file. From my review of (thousands) of WMV files there appears to be some compression in the WMV format that is not reapplied when save as to a MOV container is performed. You can see in get info the WMV file say 100MB has maybe 125-150MB of data when it is fully loaded in Quicktime.
Thus save as does not apply the WMV compression the same as native WMV is all I can assume and the new QT file (MOV container) is bigger than the source file is.
Exporting to any new QT format (say H264) is going to make a file that is dependent on the new QT bitrate you select but if it is higher than the bitrate shown in the Get Info Inspector box when the original WMV has been opened it will be bigger without a doubt. So if you have a 3Mb/sec WMV file that you export to 700 kb/sec for iPod basic it should be 1/4 of the size. Use 5Mb/sec fo Apple TV it should be 2/3 larger.
I rarely use QT Pro to export and when I do I don't use default settings. I prefer MPEG Streamclip which offers easier control of variables, batch file processing, deinterlacing and other things and it is free.

Convert .wmv and .asf to quicktime?

I'm getting more and more reference material at work as .wmv's or .asf's. Does anyone know of a reliable program that will run on mac to convert these to quicktimes?
Obviously free is better, but I might be able to get the bosses to stump up some cash if needs be.
Cheers,
Rich.

www.flip4mac.com
Shane

What program to convert wmv to DVD video?

I thought I could use idvd but turns out it's only avi...So what's the best way to do this?
Also how do you merge short clips together so they'll play right after the other instead of going to the menu every time and choosing what you want?
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You need Flip4Mac Player Pro (or higher) to convert WMV files to QuickTime so you can use them in iMovie or iDVD.
So, the simple answer is WMV video -> Flip4Mac Player Pro -> QuickTime video -> iDVD, iMovie, Final Cut, QTPro, etc.
You will have to use iMovie or Final Cut to assemble clips together. When finished, export to iDVD.

How do you convert WMV files to either .mov or mpeg4?

Hi,
I just wanted to know how you convert WMV file to either .mov or mpeg 4. I can't seem to find any software that will do it.
Thanks

You can use the Quicktime plugin from Flip4Mac to get QT to understand/read WMV files.
http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv.htm

Converting wmv files for use in imovie 9 for users who have pc

To convert wmv files use your pc windows movie maker. (if you have one) On your pc, open windows movie maker, get collections and get your wmv project/video, drag it into the timeline, and then save in your computer, save it as an avi file and rename it. After send file to your memory card reader, that way you can transfer that file onto your mac!! And voila! I tried to email it but file became too large so transfering it to a memory card is the easiest. This took me days to figure out, I hope I have helped someone out there.....

I don't want to use DV because these .m2t files are from an HDV camcorder and I want to preserve the aspect ratio and resolution in the files. What other "flavor" of HD would you suggest that I convert them to since (a) I can't bring the files into FCP6 or Compressor (b) I don't see any other flavors of HD to use in VisualHub.
The whole business of converting .m2t files to a FCP6 compatible format, i.e. a Quicktime format, would seem to be one that is commonly encountered, and yet I have never found a thread on this forum that really answers this question: What is the best workflow for converting .m2t files for use in FCP? Surely, one of the pros who frequent this forum must have dealt with this issue and have an answer.
I don't want to have to recapture the files from tape all over again just to use them in FCP6.
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Converting wmv files to something that I can import to imovie

I just got my first Mac. :o) I bought a MacBookPro and I'd to bring some movies files over from my Dell laptop. What program, preferably free, can I use to convert wmv's to something that I can import to iMovie? I've been searching and searching here but feel overwhelmed and lost...
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Buy one of the upgrades to http://flip4mac.com to convert your WMP files to QuickTime formats.
VisualHub can also convert most WMP formats.

Video(wmv,avi.quicktime) run then pass varibale values

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FCP import: VLC, WMV or QUICKTIME

Hi,
Not too long ago I was able to important VLC or WMV files into FCP. Now I can't, can anyone tell me what happened? Is there a way to convert video files that is VLC or WMV to Quicktime so I can continue editing my project.
Many thanks,
KChen
DUAL 2 GHz PowerPC G5; 3.5 GB DDR SDRAM Mac OS X (10.4.8) VIDEOS are stored in 2 external drives

All you need is the basic version, $29:
http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_playerpro.htm
With this installed, you will be able to open WMV or AVI movies (VLC I'm not sure about) in Quicktime Player, then export to, say, DV-NTSC, which is an ideal format for working in FCP.
As to why it worked before, it could be any one of a number of reasons, but it's most likely to do with Microsoft's move to non-Mac compatible DRM'd WMV9, and the dropping of their native support for WMV on Mac. Microsoft handed over future plug-in development to the Flip4Mac people, who have actually greatly improved things. You don't need to pay anything to download their plugin and play back movies, but you have to pay to enable you to export them to other formats. But at least you only need the basic version!

How do I convert wmv files to play on iPhone?

Since Apple and NBC are beefin', and we all know life goes on, I still want to at least make an attempt to keep up with my shows this fall. Amazon offers downloads from NBC in wmv(how convenient, right?) but I know this format won't play on iPhone. What's this Dunder Mifflin nut gonna do now?

try downloading "Flip4Mac" (plays wmv on quicktime) and then export the clip(s) to your iphone. I have that the quality is not that great though on the phone. good luck

Is there a way to convert .wmv's to .gif's with Photoshop Elements 10?

Is there a way to convert .wmv's to .gif's with Photoshop Elements 10? If not, will an up upgrade to version 12 include something that will do this?

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Autosampler automates this process.
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If a midi CC changes the sound in an interesting way, you can have Autosampler send the controller in increments and sample that.
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How do I convert wmv to mov files for fcp?

I have tried a couple of different conversion programs to convert a wmv file to mov or mp4, and all seem to result in a viewable mp4, but when I import into final cut and try to put the footage into my sequence, it won't render. The sound renders, but the video remains "unrendered." I'm using a Pro res 422 sequence. Does anyone know why this is happening and how I can fix the problem?
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