Thursday, January 21, 2010

How To Convert A Video File Into Another Format

By Nate Welling

The reason why portable gadgets and mobile phones emerge is due to people's longing for entertainment. People really loves their favorite video and music to be carried wherever they go and whatever they do. But given the fact that certain gadget plays only file supported format, you need to convert your favorite music and video into a format supported by your player. Here are some options for you to be able to convert your video file into another format.

Since there are many options to consider in converting videos, One must have the flash video file (.flv) downloaded or a hyperlink of the said video you are trying to convert (i.e.http://www.youtube.com/watch?d=gIder-0j8zxe). You can access this link in the address bar of your browser, the other term for this is the URL or Uniform Resource Locator it is where the address of the file is located. After having the file or url selected then you can decide on how the file would be converted.

For example, say you like a certain music video on YouTube and you want it as a song to listen to on your iPod, mobile, computer or stereo, you can just copy the link of that video and follow easy steps like: paste the link or URL you have copied to the required field. Select the desired format as an output of the file like MP3 for ipods and pc, MP4 for PSP/Ipod in high quality or 3gp for your cellphone or similar mobile devices. After that click Start or Convert and it will take a minute to complete. A popup will prompt you that conversion is done and ask you to download the converted file into your computer.

Since most websites can convert only one file at a time, some users prefer to use some video conversion software which is a downloadable application. These application is needed to be installed in one's computer and must be connected to the internet in which you will follow similar steps to get your file converted and downloaded to your computer. With these application, you can convert many files at the same time depending on the software and the speed of your internet.

Once completed you can now download the converted file into your pc or other programs will send you email notification and procedures on how to put the file into your computer. Follow the steps accuratelly so that no problem will occur. Same procedure and steps are followed when you are using websites as a tool for conversion. It just need the video file link, select the desired format and click convert and it will automatically convert your file to the format you want it to be.

After converting and downloading the file, your next task is to check its sound quality . You must play the file until the end so that you can check and compare it to the source video file. You must put into note that the quality of your output depends upon your source and the application software or websites you are using. If you are not satisfied with the output after conversion then you can choose another application or websites that supports file conversion until you can get the desired output file.

In checking, it should be noted that the quality of sound depends upon the source and is different among websites and programs. When the source is good it must yield a pleasing result if the result isn't good then better try another site or application. You must play the file in a player that supports the format of your file and listen to it until you are satisfied. If not, then try another, if yes then you are lucky enough. Congratulations and Enjoy viewing and converting again.

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