Not all programs have the ability to read videos in a particular format. If the recording can be viewed normally on a PC, then when uploading it to a player or smartphone, the local player may refuse to show the video, giving an error or playing the file incorrectly. You can fix the situation by converting the video to another format.
Instructions
Step 1
First, evaluate the format of the existing file. You can recognize it by the last letters after the period in the title of the entry. Most often there are videos with.ogg,.mkv,.mp4,.avi-formats. The.vob extension is a DVD file from a disc,.flv is a flash movie. Don't forget to see what format you want to reverse the record to. This is indicated in the instructions for the player or portable device.
Step 2
The description of the player on the PC indicates what types of video it can work with. Some of them have a native converter that you can use. If the video software on your PC can take your recording and convert it to the required format, then proceed.
Step 3
If the standard converter can't do the job you want, download the software that does the best job. To convert files for iPad, players and smartphones, programs may be posted on the manufacturer's website - use them. If there are none, you can install either a highly specialized converter like flv-avi or mkv-avi, or a wide format one like Free Video, Handbrake, Any Video, Movavi, Media Coder, MPEG Streamclip and Format Factory.
Step 4
For a one-time conversion, you can visit the site with an online converter. This method is convenient because the software does not need to be selected and installed. You can, for example, use the services video.online-convert.com, bconverter.com or hdconvert.com.
