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usunnem
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Oct 23, 2013 7:59 PM UTC
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Converting MOV to MP4

Hi forum,

I'm using AME CS6 and would like to convert a MOV file to MP4. My format options are F4V, FLV, H.264, H.264 (legacy), and MP3. I tried to export using H.264 and ended up with a 3GP file. Is it possible to export a MP4 file using one of my 5 format options? Or are there additional steps that I'll need to take? If so, what are they?

Thanks for your help!

    ivansullCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    Nov 5, 2013 8:58 PM UTC

    In  H.264 export settings go to the Multiplexer tab and switch from 3GPP to MP4.  Your output file extention should change from .3gp to .mp4

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    Angelica Amora
    Participating Frequently
    Apr 13, 2021 11:41 AM UTC

    I'm an editor receiving different types of video files like mix of .mov and mp4, etc.

    Is there a way to convert them all into 1 same formats before I combine and edit them into 1 sequence?

    I've noticed that premiere is having difficulty playing back and exporting the videos probably bc they all have a different formats/codecs while my sequence is set into 1 specific settings for the whole clip.

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      Tagimi22
      Participant
      Nov 10, 2019 3:30 PM UTC

      hi i did what is shown in the picture but the video is black only with sound when i import the video on the premire pro its just a audio thats why when i do what u said its just a black screen video what should i do?

       

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      alicetaylor
      Participant
      Aug 13, 2018 9:57 AM UTC

      you can click https://soundcloudmp3.online to convert annything you want

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      selinaj29227005
      Participant
      Aug 10, 2018 6:33 AM UTC

      i think maybe use a video converter to convert your files is an easier method.

      Free HD Video Converter Factory and Handbrake are 2 software i love most. these 2 can help you easily convert MOV to MP4. i personally think HD Video Converter Factory is easier to operate even for novice like me.  Anyway, i think this maybe the easiest way to convert MOV to MP4.

      I hope my advice can help you.

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      ccrampton
      ccrampton
      Participating Frequently
      Jun 11, 2018 2:28 AM UTC

      hi. I still cannot find that function. When I choose MPEG4, it wants to resize the video for some reason. It makes them smaller and I don't know how to change this. This time I am including a screenshot for you.

      thanks

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      SAFEHARBOR11
      Participating Frequently
      Jun 12, 2018 6:17 PM UTC

      Do NOT choose MPEG-4, that creates cell phone video (3GP). Start with H.264 format, then choose a preset from dozens offered.

      If your cell phone video is Variable Frame Rate, may need to first manually convert to Constant Frame Rate using Handbrake (set to 29.97fps usually). I believe you DO have Variable Frame Rate source now that I look, the source says 22.918, typically odd kind of number one gets with VFR.

      Thanks

      Jeff

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      ccrampton
      ccrampton
      Participating Frequently
      Jun 12, 2018 7:46 PM UTC

      thank you so much. I was doing it wrong.

      I thought H264 was the crime so I didn't pick that, I guess it's the combination with a .mov that's bad?

      Yes I guess it's naughty to use iPhone video but I'm going to keep using it!

      Adobe should make Adobe Media Encoder be able to deal with this instead of having to use Handbrake.

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      Anonymous
      Jun 6, 2017 10:37 AM UTC

      If you want to convert MOV to MP3, iDealshare VideoGo can help you with all of them.

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      ccrampton
      ccrampton
      Participating Frequently
      Jun 6, 2018 6:45 PM UTC

      I was doing a light edit on an AE piece from February, and I could not get my mov files (some from iPhone) to convert correctly to MP4 through a render, the media encoder (would not match source) or Quicktime. I had to go to Handbreak.
      Am I missing something?

      Adobe stopped supporting H264.mov but did not put a way to convert them in Media Encoder?

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      Vinay Dwivedi
      Adobe Employee
      Vinay Dwivedi
      Adobe Employee
      Jun 6, 2018 6:52 PM UTC

      Hi Carolyn,

      Media Encoder should convert you MOV (Quicktime) file to MP4 (H.264). Do not use match source option as sometime the compression of one file is not supported in another format for you it may be a variable bitrate MOV, H.264 codec file which is not converting to the same while using Match Source. So, choose the settings manually that matches your clip from Video tab or choose any Preset that matches the settings.

      //Vinay

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      Anonymous
      Dec 10, 2015 2:55 AM UTC

      Method 1 use online converter like zamzar, onlince convert, cloud convert

      This method does not need to install any app. but is it not convinent.

      Method 2 use Handbrake or freemaker video converter which is a software for free

      This method is free, but not easy to use

      Method 3 use a paid software like iDealshare VideoGo to convert MOV to MP4

      This method needs to pay, but easy to use and professional and convert without quality loss and has advanced editing feature

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        spenconk
        Participant
        Feb 22, 2020 7:27 AM UTC

        Handbrake was pretty easy!  Saved the day for me.  Great idea!

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        ivansullCorrect answer
        Participating Frequently
        Nov 5, 2013 8:58 PM UTC

        In  H.264 export settings go to the Multiplexer tab and switch from 3GPP to MP4.  Your output file extention should change from .3gp to .mp4

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          excited_Genie16B8
          Legend
          Oct 23, 2013 11:29 PM UTC

          H.264 should generate an MP4 file, assuming you have either Premiere Pro or After Effects installed.

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