There are many video file formats. There are situations when you need to convert a video file from one format to another. It may be necessary to place a certain file on the Internet; this may also require conversion. Or you need to open a video file on another device, but the format of the original file cannot be read by this device. The way out of the situation may be to convert the original format to the format that this device supports.
Necessary
Computer, Extra Video Converter, Internet access
Instructions
Step 1
Converting video, in addition to changing the file format, can also compress files, change the bit rate of video and sound. You can convert videos using special applications. A simple, free and convenient utility for converting video is the Extra Video Converter program. Download it and install it on your computer. After installing the program, launch it and carefully study the menu.
Step 2
Use the program menu to select the file you want to convert. After that, in the program menu, you can select the file format into which this video will be converted. If you want to convert a video file so that it can be viewed on your smartphone or mobile phone, please select the 3gp file format. You can also choose the MP4 conversion format for them. But this is only if this format is supported by your phone or smartphone, since not all of them support it. You can also choose other formats. Available formats include converting for PDA, PSP, etc.
Step 3
After choosing the conversion format, you will need to set the resolution of the video file. To do this, click on the Video size tab. In this case, select only the video resolution that is supported by the device for which this file is being converted. If you select the wrong video resolution, it will either not play, or the video file will not play correctly.
Step 4
After you have selected all the necessary conversion options, click "Start". The program window will appear, which will display the process of converting the video file, as well as the time it takes to convert it to the format of your choice. Upon completion of the process, you will have a video file in the new format.
