Windows Movie Maker doesn't like MOVs

[DebºoºS]

Took a few little videos of the butterflies today with my Nikon 5600. They're fun and interesting but I'd like to edit them. Windows Movie Maker doesn't recognize MOV files. I have to convert them first.
Any suggestions on freeware or how to convert them to AVI?

 

[crazydadguy]

Look for a program called "Any Video converter" there is both a paid and free version I think. Works great. But, yeah windows movie maker is kinda lame and actually doesnt work very well at all in my opinion.

 

[jfulcer]

Just do a basic google search - there are lots out there. There's one called Super what looks pretty cool. It's from www.erightsoft.com. And it's free.

I'd also second the suggestion from the other poster that recommended not to use Movie Maker. I know lots of people that tried it and gave up. For simple reasons such as not being able to load common file formats. Anyway, I use Ulead Videostudio for all of my editing and I'd recommend it highly. http://www.ulead.com/vs/

Yes, it costs $70 but it does everything I need it to and more. Good lucK!

 

[DebºoºS]

Thanks, I was hoping someone had experience with a converter.First I'm going to try to find a codec then if that doesn't work I'll try "Any Video Converter"

 

[Groucho]

.mov files are Quicktime, and Quicktime is one of Apple's proprietary formats and as such, they don't like giving out information about it. (If you think Microsoft is evil......! They ain't got nuthin' on Apple.) There has been enough work done by some people to allow you to play back most Quicktime files without actually needing Apple's software, but editing it might be a bit trickier, without buying a program that specifically says that it can handle them.

I do suspect that you could do it all with free software but cobbling together the right mix of codecs, software, frame servers, etc can be daunting for nearly anyone.

 

[DebºoºS]

.mov files are Quicktime, and Quicktime is one of Apple's proprietary formats and as such, they don't like giving out information about it. (If you think Microsoft is evil......! They ain't got nuthin' on Apple.) There has been enough work done by some people to allow you to play back most Quicktime files without actually needing Apple's software, but editing it might be a bit trickier, without buying a program that specifically says that it can handle them.

I do suspect that you could do it all with free software but cobbling together the right mix of codecs, software, frame servers, etc can be daunting for nearly anyone.

Oh Quicktime is Apple now I understand a bit better. Sounds daunting and time consuming. I'll probably give up on this idea.They're not full length video just little movies I made of butterflies with a Nikon 5600 and my sons time trial taken with my cell phone. The one of Darth Vader dancing to Thriller is the best.
Thank you all for your help.

 

[cmwade77]

I have used QuckTime Pro on both a Mac and a Windows PC, it works really well on both and is relatively cheap and much better than MovieMaker in my opinion.