|
||
|
6th May 2017, 17:44 | #1 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,890
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
what is a good program for converting 264
what is a good program for converting files that are 264 files to mp4?
vlc will play 264 files but I'd like to convert them to mp4 so I can use vlc without messing with its configuration and other players to watch the file. I also can use vlc to get just a minute or 2 from the video and make a new short video instead of having to keep a file that's 30 minutes long. thanks macafee2 |
6th May 2017, 18:08 | #2 |
I really should get out more.......
75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017
Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich
Posts: 2,629
Thanks: 1,386
Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts
|
https://videoconverter.wondershare.com/
Will convert most file types into most others and there is a trial version available. Output seems to be of good quality although it's not the fastest i've used. |
12th May 2017, 16:37 | #3 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,890
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
I have ended up with a converter from http://www.tomabo.com/
slow in converting but has worked ok no issues I then used VLC another free program to trip the video from 30 minutes down to 1 or 2 macafee2 |
12th May 2017, 18:09 | #4 |
Gets stuck in
Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Kendal
Posts: 633
Thanks: 129
Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts
|
Handbrake is my transcoder of choice. It's free.
|
13th May 2017, 23:00 | #5 |
Gets stuck in
Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015
Location: Montrose
Posts: 736
Thanks: 286
Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts
|
I've been using "Video to Video Converter" for a few years now, and it will convert virtually all movie and sound files. It does a lot more than that though, and is completely free.
http://www.videotovideo.org/
__________________
I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race. |
14th May 2017, 12:06 | #6 |
This is my second home
1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Tanelorn
Posts: 4,830
Thanks: 956
Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts
|
Handbrake - nothing else. For clarification though - H264 is a video compression codec. mp4 is a file format for containing video. An mp4 file can contain audio, video, subtitles and images. The video and audio codecs used for the video and audio can vary. E.g. it's common for an mp4 file to hold H264 video and mp3 audio. Could equally use H265 or HEVC for video and AAC for audio. Decoding some video codecs often relies on the hardware itself having the capability and being licenced to do so: these licences are often paid for by the hardware manufacturer at build time. If VLC is having a problem playing videos encoded in H.264 then it's probably having to decode in software rather than hardware (or it's been setup that way) and the CPU isn't up to the job. There are various levels of H.264 compression as well (to further complicate the matter) - I suggest to download Handbrake and read the help files/Wiki and forums for further info.
__________________
Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button |
14th May 2017, 16:22 | #7 | |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,890
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
Quote:
the programme I found hs worked well bt very slow. I have managed to trim 30 minute 264 files down to a couple of minutes mp4 files. Thank goodness for the internet but I feel the manufacturer of the system that has given me 264 files needs to include a decent converter. Not force me to turn to the internet for help mavafee2 |
|
14th May 2017, 16:53 | #8 | ||
This is my second home
1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Tanelorn
Posts: 4,830
Thanks: 956
Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts
|
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button Last edited by Avulon; 14th May 2017 at 16:56.. |
||
14th May 2017, 16:56 | #9 |
Gets stuck in
Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Kendal
Posts: 633
Thanks: 129
Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts
|
VLC can play both H.264 and mp4 (though note the difference as Avulon explained above) out of the box.
H.264 is a widely used and standardised codec (MPEG-4 Part 10), so why should the manufacturer need to provide a converter? mp4 is definied as MPEG-4 Part 14 for comparison.... |
20th May 2017, 09:27 | #10 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,890
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
vlc will not play 264 files in its standard set up, it needs to be configured. Once configured I could not get to to play mp4 files.
the manufacturers of my system that creates the 264 file did have something to convert the files to mp4 but it would fail from time to time. sharing 264 files is one thing, other people being able to play them is another my 264 files were video and 30 minutes long, I only needed one or two minutes from the video and vlc allowed me to make th change and create a second but much shorter file just covering the time I required I can now convert, play and shorten the video files macafee2 |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|