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Chuck246211857rni
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October 14, 2023
Question

importing mp4 videos only imports the audio and no video

  • October 14, 2023
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I want to add .mp4 file types as a video, i dont care about the audio but all i get is audio. Help!!!

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    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 18, 2023

    See if https://handbrake.fr/ open source transcoder/converter will create a new file that works
    Handbrake tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlvxgVREX-Y&t=34s

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      William32994507g3c5
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      October 19, 2023

      Handbrake does in fact work (so first off thank you a bunch!) but is less than ideal having to convert every file from such a common source like google photos....

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      Daniel34168633bibn
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      December 11, 2023

      I don't think this is about being defensive.  More likely it is about trying to help make quality video.    

       

      No question that Google Photos is a big system.  What I think I see is that Google has invested in some specialized techniques, including codecs, to make it all work as a sharing system that works across multiple platforms.   Editing is not sharing.  For editing to work well I think I need original clips, not clips that have been processed for efficient viewing.   Google even offers us Google Drive to deliver unprocessed files.  

      On top of all that, my guess is that Google is not likely to give Adobe their specialized codecs to be included in Adobe's editing systems.  


      I appreciate your response, Bill. You're right about Google Drive and you might be right about specialized sharing technology, as these files don't work with some other programs as well.

       

      However, Windows media player opens them fine and the free Clipchamp editor (by Microsoft) edits them without difficulty. As you noted, the free and open source VLC media player for Mac also opens them without a problem (as does Handbrake, as John T. Smith noted earlier).

       

      Respectfully, I would suggest that if Adobe wants home users to purchase Elements, rendering them unable to edit videos downloaded from Google Photos is not the way to do it. They could license some conversion technology (or perhaps use the same libraries as VLC and Handbrake). 

       

      I hope they choose to act rather than leave a hole in the program's capabilities that a substantial number of the target users may fall into. 

      John T Smith
      Community Expert
      John T SmithCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 14, 2023

      MP4 is a wrapper, what is inside YOUR wrapper - Exactly what is INSIDE the video you are editing?
      Report back with the codec details of your file, use the program below
      Free program to get file information for PC/Mac http://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo/Download
      - a MediaInfo tutorial https://youtu.be/Ivy9ckSX1M0
      - when you analyze your file in MediaInfo and post a screen shot in the forum, do so in TREE view
      - post your information IN your message, not as an attachment that someone would have to download

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        William32994507g3c5
        Participating Frequently
        October 18, 2023

        ok hopefully this means something to someone who knows what they are doing... some more context using PE 2023 for windows and .mp4 are google photo downloads. maybe its the codec im using? I just dont get it because ive had .mp4s work before

         

        HOTELECHOMIKE
        HOTELECHOMIKE
        Inspiring
        October 14, 2023

        You could give the good folks here who will try to help you a few clues..

        Which version of Premiere Elements?

        Windows or MAC (& which version)

        The source of your .mp4 files that you are trying to import.

         

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        William32994507g3c5
        Participating Frequently
        October 18, 2023

        added some context in reply to John's message. THANKS!

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        Bill SpragueCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 18, 2023

        Please explain more about "google photo downloads".   Premiere Elements is normally used to edit video from common consumer cameras.  Beyond that can sometimes be a challenge.   With more about your source, someone might be able to duplicate what you are doing and figure it out.

         

        In the mediainfo file it lists the codec as "VP09".   Wikipedia explains what it is:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VP9

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