How to convert video and audio between MP4, H.264, MOV, TOD,

• Bonnieaimeric

  11 Feb 10, 21:24

  This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to convert video and audio between MP4, H.264, MOV, TOD, MOD, TS, MTS, M2TS, TP, MKV, AVI, DivX, WMV, MPG, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, RM, MP3, WMA, AAC, etc on both Windows and Mac OS X with Video Converter Platinum and Video Converter for Mac.
  
  It includes 4 parts:
  Part 1: Why do you need a Video Converter and Video Converter for Mac
  Part 2: How to use Video Converter for Windows users
  Part 3: How to use Mac Video Converter for Mac OS users
  Part 4: How to edit video and audio files (take Mac Video Converter as an example)
  
  Part 1: Why do you need a Video Converter and Video Converter for Mac
  The function of Video Converter and Video Converter for Mac are identical, the only difference is the Video Converter for the Windows OS, but the Video Converter for Mac is designed for Mac OS. Their functions are as follows:
  
  1. Convert video between all popular formats
  Convert video between MP4, H.264, MOV, TOD, MOD, TS, MTS, M2TS, TP, MKV, AVI, DivX, WMV, MPG, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, RM, etc.
  
  2. Convert audio between all popular formats
  Convert audio between MP3, MP2, AAC, AC3, WAV, WMA, M4A, RM, RAM, OGG, AU, AIF, AIFF, APE, FLAC, NUT, etc.
  
  3. Extract audio from video files
  Extract video to only the audio for your listening.
  
  4. Support almost all popular portable players
  Convert your video and audio to PSP, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone (3G), iPhone, Zune, Zune 2, Blackberry, Nokia, Creative Zen, Sony Walkman, iRiver PMP, Archos, PS3, Apple TV, Xbox, iPAQ, Pocket PC, Mobile Phone, etc.
  
  5. Easy and powerful video and audio editing (Trim, Crop, Merge, Effect, Capture Picture)
  Trim video or audio clips, crop video play region, merge several video or audio files into one file, adjust video effect, capture pictures from video.
  
  Part 2: How to use Video Converter for Windows users
  
  Make Preparations: Download and install Video Converter Platinum
  
  Step 1: Add the video or audio files
  
  Click the "Add File" button to add your video files. The supporting input format including:
  
  
  
  After you add the file, you would see the following picture.
  
  
  
  Step 2: Choose the output format from the "Profile" Column
  
  The supporting output format including:
  
  
  
  Click "Settings" to open the settings window.
  You can change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate and audio preferences.
  
  Step 3: Start conversion
  Click the "Start" to convert your file.
  
  Part 3: How to use Mac Video Converter for Mac OS users
  
  You can download it for free (choose Intel Version OR Power PC Version according to the processor of your iMac/MacBook/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air/Mac Pro... )
  
  
  
  Step 1: Add video or audio files
  Click the "Add Files" button or directly use drag & drop to add video or audio files you want to convert to the program.
  
  Step 2: Output Settings
  Choose the format from the format drop-down list before the conversion.
  This smart video converter provides optimized default settings for a series of players, so if you don't know what formats your player supports, you can just select the format according to the device name.
  
  
  
  If you don't want to use the default video and audio encoding settings, just click the "Settings" button to customize output settings.
  
  
  
  Step 3: Start the Conversion
  When you are ready to convert the added videos on Mac, Click the "Convert" button to start conversion and then you can just go out for a walk or take a nap, and the conversion may have been finished when you come back.
  
  Part 4: How to edit video and audio files (take Mac Video Converter as an example)
  
  1. How to trim video or audio clips?
  
  Step 1: Tick the Check boxes of the video or audio files you want to trim, and click the "Trim" button to open the Trim window below:
  
  
  
  Step 2: Drag the slider to set the starting time and ending time, click OK.
  
  Note: You can preview the trimmed video or audio clip before conversion in preview window.
  
  2. How to crop video clips?
  
  Step 1: Check the video you want to crop, and click the "Crop" button to open the Crop window below:
  
  
  
  Step 2: Select an output aspect ratio and the available options are: Keep Original, full screen, 16:9 and 4:3.
  
  Note: You can enter the crop values manually or drag the rectangular selection frame round the video to select the displaying area.
  
  3. How to set video effect
  
  If you want to adjust the video effect of your movie, you can click the "Effect" button and drag each effect adjustment slider to set the brightness, contrast, saturation and volume. You can also choose a special effect from the Effect drop-down list to apply to your movie.
  
  
  
  4. How to merge several video or audio files into one?
  
  You'll find "Merge into one file" at the bottom of the program window, after you select the video or audio files you want to convert and finish the output settings, you can tick the check box of "Merge into one file" to merge several files into one.
  
  5. How to capture pictures (bmp, jpg) from movie?
  
  Step 1: Go to "iSkysoft Video Converter" > "Preference" to set the image format (JPEG, BMP) and select output folder.
  
  Step 2: After the files are added, preview the movie and click the "Snapshot" button to capture picture.
  
  Step 3: You can click the "Snapshot Folder" button to view the captured pictures.
  
  Done.