Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov December 13, 2011, 02:20:31 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127313I know there are lots of smart people who use iPods here (because I see the discussions about them!). Anyway, I have a 1.2 second .avi file I would like to convert to a .mov file to play on my iTouch (or as we call it, the iDrop, which is what we have done several times.). While I'm pretty sure Quicktime Pro would do it, I _don't_ want to buy anything to convert such a short file. I have a WinXp box, a Win 7 box and a linux box. Anybody have any ideas for a free converter?Thanks.Ken
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #1 – December 13, 2011, 04:00:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127315QuoteAnyway, I have a 1.2 second .avi file I would like to convert to a .mov file to play on my iTouch I have a WinXp box, a Win 7 box and a linux box. Anybody have any ideas for a free converter?Thanks.Ken Ken, might try this http://www.gromkov.com/faq/faq2004-0071.htmlJoe Hamm
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #2 – December 13, 2011, 04:10:01 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127316Thanks, Joe. Have you tried or downloaded this? Are you familiar with the product or website? It sounds good, but I would like a reference from a user before downloading, just to be sure it's legit. Ken
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #3 – December 13, 2011, 04:16:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127317Quote Thanks, Joe. Have you tried or downloaded this? Are you familiar with the product or website? No, I haven't had a need. Plenty of info if you google what you are trying to do. Joe
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #4 – December 13, 2011, 04:18:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127318Ken,I use this one for that task ... http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/It works great and is free.Good luck,-Victor
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #5 – December 13, 2011, 06:57:57 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127319I needed to go from MOV to AVI, and it worked well on the videos I tried. I'm pleased it does allow some editing, too.Eric
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #6 – December 14, 2011, 10:33:32 am Yahoo Message Number: 127330HandbrakeDo a google search.
Re: Off topic-- I need to convert an avi file to mov Reply #7 – December 14, 2011, 03:50:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 127335Thanks to all who answered. File is now converted. BTW, if you are wondering.... the file is of Jupiter's moon Io orbiting Jupiter, casting a (moving)shadow on the planet's surface. 800 images, 30 minutes real time compressed to about 2 seconds ( 7 frames). Ken