How to convert .flv or .mov to a .mpg file? How to save and send?

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Old 12-04-2007, 07:20 AM
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Default How to convert .flv or .mov to a .mpg file? How to save and send?

Ok...I have a Kodak Camera that also does decent videos. I made a video last night of the car and when I use Kodak Easy Share to transfer my pics and vids from the camera to the computer, it defaults to save the video as a .mov file and automatically opens up with Quick Time.

When I right click the file and go into properties, it says Quick Time Movie as the file type. So then I uploaded it to my Photobucket account and it somehow converted it to a .flv file.

How do I convert a .flv or .mov file to a .mpg?

Also, I'm at work now and the only way I can view my video is if I log into my YouTube or Photobucket account or get on the board. However, I can't save it to my computer from any location. It'll either save as a HTML document which is just a link basically or as a pic.

So I'm assuming it has to be converted to a .mpg file before it can be saved. I want to send the file to someone but I can't even save it properly to do so. Help me out here.
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Do a "Yahoo.com" look up (go to that site). Then type in something like "mov. to mpeg convert" and you will be presented with an array of other sites to double click. Many of those sites will allow you to download a tool to convert these files. Scan for viruses before you open ANY programs for obvious reasons. Follow directions and have a good day!

Scratch what I just typed. I didnt read down to where you said where you are at work because I have the same problems too
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nah, just download a trial of SONY SOUNDFORGE and open the file you have with it and save it as whatever you want it to be. It will convert it for you. Simple
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this should help with any conversions you need and its free!

http://media-convert.com/
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I can't even do this at home. I try to save it as a .mpg, but it doesn't give me the option. I can't figure out how to change the default settings on movies so that it saves them as .mpg instead of .mov. I've logged into both my PhotoBucket and YouTube account and right clicked on the video. I tried copying and pasting it into my video folder here at work and I've also chosen the save target as, but still no luck.
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Originally Posted by Bad93TA
this should help with any conversions you need and its free!

http://media-convert.com/
That is a neat site! Where did you find that? I wonder how they make any money, I dont see any ads or pop ups.
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I can't get it to work. I chose URL since I don't have the actual file here at work, chose .flv input, then .mpg output format, but it says error while converting.

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im telling you, save the hassle, get SONY SOUNDFORGE
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here for free trial http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...p2.asp?did=726
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its the full version for a use of 30 days
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I was hoping the site that Grimlock1968 would work since I'm at work and can't download programs to the computer.
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Cool

If someone wouldn't mind, they could save the file to their computer, then convert it for me since I'm not able to do so here at work.




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