David Smith asks:
How do I compress a video file using Windows Live Movie Maker on Windows 7? I have a 700+MB video that I need to compress so that it is smaller – should I use Live Movie Maker or is there better software?
Thanks.
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System: Windows 7
Tagged: best software, video compression, windows live movie maker
System: Windows 7
Tagged: best software, video compression, windows live movie maker
6 Answers -
Vipul Jain
June 14, 2012I use Any Video Converter.
reduce the video bitrate and there i have a small sized output.
Bruce Epper
June 14, 2012It can be done in WLMM but it is a hassle as you have to adjust video and audio settings to do it in most cases. There are several presets that you can use for specific devices, but overall, it does not give you an easy way to simple get a size reduction. For that purpose, I normally use Format Factory (www.formatoz.com).
Guy Vago
June 14, 2012Hi,
I recommend using handbrake.
HandBrake is an open-source, multithreaded video transcoder- it converts digital media from one format to another, compressing the files in the process. Handbrake can rip encrypted DVDs with libdvdcss (libdvdcss is installed with VLC media player on Mac OS X, or AnyDVD/DVD 43 on Windows).
Handbrake supports:
-Any Blu-ray or DVD-like source: VIDEO_TS folder, DVD image or real DVD, and some .VOB, .m2ts, and .TS files. Without VLC, Handbrake requires media to be unencrypted or already decrypted by third-party programs (i.e. DVD rippers).
-Almost any other multimedia file it can get libavformat to read and libavcodec to decode.
Outputs:
-File format: MP4 and MKV
-Video: MPEG-4, H.264, or Theora
-Audio: AAC, CoreAudio AAC (OS X Only), MP3, or Vorbis. AC-3 pass-through, DTS pass-through (MKV only)
Misc features:
-Support of chapter selections
-Support of subtitles
-Integrated bitrate calculator
-Picture deinterlacing, cropping and scaling
-Live Video Preview
Download from here – http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php
ha14
June 14, 2012How to compress videos to get good quality with smaller files?
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/D3DzNk1d6uA
How to Compress any Video File with Windows Movie Maker
http://www.ampercent.com/compress-video-using-windows-movie-maker/3944/
quame
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ryandigweed0
June 15, 2012I am with Guy Vago on this. “Handbrake” has been voted the best open source/Free video converter, with most compatibility.
You’ll have Have to select the quality/options to the minimal to get it compressed the most. But this will also decrease the quality of your movie. If its a home movie, it’s best to keep a back up of the original, and then you can make copies with handbrake to share with your friends.
I think you should save it to MP4 or MKV, because that is the best to keep the quality and size in a proper ratio. AVI files do tend to be smaller, but the quality is usually worse.
There will be a bunch of presets for you to play around with, i think the standard should be 420p width, and maybe 128-256kps variable AAC(not sure about the audio) and people mostly use the H264 codec to keep a lower size, and more quality
It could take time to convert your video, depending upon your CPU and GPU. Let it take it’s time, and if you use your system while its working it could make errors while converting your video.
Take care, but remember if you don’t know what you’re doing regarding the formats etc, just take a look at the presets and see what’s best for you.
plz help …….
i am usin windows xp service pack 2 32bit, i instal HANDBREAK in my desktop it said me to run this instal netframeworl 4.0, after instaling Net Framework 4.0, it said me WIC component not fount to instal Net Framework 4.0 instal WIC and run again , when i instal wic_x86_enu.exe i get error message WIC SETUP CANCELED..
PLZ HELP ME WHAT CAN I DO
July 13, 2012What is the error message you are getting from the WIC setup? Exact text please.
July 16, 2012i get error message “wic setup canceled”
July 16, 2012i am trying to convert 332MB AVI video file , in mp4 format after convert the file play without sound and video… where is the mistake?
July 17, 2012.net framework 4.0 is not supported on Windows XP SP2.You’ll need to install XP SP3 to install it.
July 20, 2012i instal handbrake in my desktop, it works well but when i convert 332MB AVI video file , in mp4 format after convert the file play without sound and video… where is the mistake?
July 20, 2012check in Handbrake “Source” under the Audio tab, make sure audio is ticked?
perhaps to install codec like klite mega pack codec?
July 21, 2012