Converting .MOV files to different formats?

Factual Questions
#1

My Canon PowerShot camera shoots video in .MOV format. I want to edit the videos in Windows Movie Maker, but it won’t work with .MOV format. How do I convert the video? What format is best to convert it to? AVI? WMV?

I googled this and spent a while reading up but could not find anything I am confident in. I did finally download Hamster free video converter but am not sure it’s any good. I am trying it out now.

Also are there any other video editing tools that are better than Movie Maker, but the right price (read: free)?

#2

The free program Format Factory converts just about anything to just about anything

http://www.pcfreetime.com

:slight_smile:

#3

The freeware MPEG Streamclip will do the job for you, Mac and PC version are available.

#4

Thanks for the links.

Anyone have recommendations for video editing software?

#5

http://dottech.org/category/freebies

#6

Thank you, I am checking it out now.

#7

I used the WinX converter and it’s not difficult.

#8

It’s really best to stick to the same format. If you convert you are going to be compressing again and losing some quality. Sometimes not a lot but it’s advisable to keep the same format if at all possible.

#9

OK, so what program can I use to edit .MOV files? I suppose Apple had a program but I have a PC.

I am trying out the Wondershare Video Studio Express linked above and so far I like it. It’s very simple and easy to use.