Importing audio files into Windows Movie Maker

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• Importing Audio files to Windows Movie Maker

  I'm trying to import 4 different Woindows Movie Maker audio files to play at different times during a slide show.  They are all in MP3 format.  The other return will work an error saying quite simply impossible to import.  Help please!

  Convert MP3 files to WMA format before
  import into Movie Maker should dissipate the problam.

• When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker it plays Audio and video

  When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  Original title: when I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  When I import a video file into Windows Movie Maker, it plays the video and no Audio how to import the video file so that it contains the audio when the time to line up? Help?

  Watch the video file. The last 3 letters represent the file format.

  Windows Movie maker only supports the following video file formats:

  Video files: .asf, .avi, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv

  If yours is not on the above list, Movie Maker will have probel play.

  In this case, you will have to google for a free video converter and change the format of your video file to WMV. WMV format is the most reliable format for Windows. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Impossible to import music files into wondows movie maker. Help!

  Hi, im trying to import some .mp3 files in movie maker (with vista) and I get an error message saying that "it contains no valid audio data" and others that are important, I can't use as windows the song is more than 24 hours, when the song is actually 4 or 5 minutes. Why this is happening and how to fix it?

  Hi r.achtel,

  What is the format of the file that is having problems with the length of the song? This only happens with this specific file format?

  Please provide the complete error message you receive.

  Step 1: You can follow the procedure presented by John Inzer, MVP Saturday, August 8, 2009 17:50 in the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/8e6841de-4EDB-4AF6-B179-3498b2461f6d

  Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) Scan  

  The System File Checker (SFC) utility allows administrators to perform an analysis of all protected resources to make sure they are the correct version. Whether SFC should find all incorrect versions in one of these protected resources, SFC will be replaced by the correct versions.

  You can still run a SFC scan on the windows vista computer. To run a scan suite SFC as follows:

  (a) click Start and in the start search bar type cmd, right-click on the command prompt icon in the box programs and then click Run as administrator.

  (b) at the command prompt type sfc/scannow , and then press ENTER.

  For more information, see the link below

  Solve problems with importing files in Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• Impossible to import PowerPoint file in Windows Movie Maker - codec error

  I am tryping to import a PowerPoint file into Windows Movie Maker to burn it to a DVD, but I get a codec error

  Cannot import the file C:\Users\Karen\Documents\2009 Fundraiser\Yellow Rose 2009.ppt MWP because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  How can I find this codec and install it?

  Blond highlights Hello,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft answers Forum.  Usually, when you try to play a video in Media Player if you do not have the right codec Media Player will automatically download and install the correct codec if it is available.  Since this is a Power Point presentation has video embedded in it?  If so, try to play the video file outside the Power Point presentation and Media Player will go out and get the correct codec if you are connected to the internet.  Here is an article from the Microsoft Knowledge base that explains Media player codecs and configuration to automatically download:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  I hope this information is useful.

  Thank you

  Jack

  Jack
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Cannot import mp3 files in Windows Movie Maker 6 under Vista. Error ".mp3 could not be imported.

  Original title: Impossible to import the mp3 downloads in Windows Movie Maker Version 6: circle of the keeps popping up saying that... with a red and white X: Music\Amazon MP3\LMFAO\Party Rock (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [Explicit] \09 - hits [Explicit] .mp3 could not be imported.

  Currently, I did a video using Windows Movie Maker Version 6. I downloaded several downloads mp3 audio and have only been able to import a couple of them in Windows Movie Maker. I downloaded three downloads of specific music that will not matter. The box that opens is not give me a code or something that it either just States the following: C:\Users\b-radd\Music\Amazon MP3\LMFAO\Party Rock (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version) [Explicit] \09 - hits [Explicit] .mp3 would not be imported.

  I have no explanation, and it makes no sense that I can download some but not all mp3 downloads. What can I do to be importable download music in Windows Movie Maker? or import music that I already paid for and tried to import?

  Hello, guenoun.

  I seem to have the same problem as tantoe but when I clicked on the link in your message, it took me to the page, but the person's recommendation was not good; It (don't remember the name) had two links to click & when I clicked on the two I was redirected to a page that says that the page could not be found.

  The song with that I have a problem is "I'm in love (with a killer)" by Jeffree Star &, as with all my other audio files that I did NOT have this problem with, is mp3 format. I have a video in mind with this song & pictures I saved star but Windows Movie Maker cannot import it.

  If there is anything you could do, advice you could give, I would really appreciate it. This is my favorite song by Jeffree Star & it drives me crazy not being able to import it into Movie Maker. :-/

  =================================
  There are many programs that can do conversions...
  The following freeware is an example...:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup260.zip
  (FWIW... installation..., you might want to
  Uncheck the box 'all' boxes on the last screen)

  First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
  Drag FFSetup260.exe out of the folder
  and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.

  First... after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your audio clips on the main screen...

  Select "while"WMA"/ OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  That should do it...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• I am trying to load a MPEG file into windows Movie Maker 2013 and load only the audio part. What can be done to fix this

  I have MPEG files that I'm editing and when I load in Movie Maker only the audio part load. During loading, I get the following message at the bottom of the screen for the audio to load but when that ends more nother is responsible and the screens indicate only the audio track.

  Hello friend. I know that windows movie maker supports wmv video well, you can convert your videos to wmv mpeg video for a trial, it should work. If you don't know how to convert a video, this video converter will help you a lot.

• Could do audio or video during playback of video file into Windows Movie Maker.

  Original title: problems using Windows Movie Maker.

  I have a HP Pavilion p6310f desktop computer and I created a movie using about 16 short mpeg files. However, there are no audio or video when I play the individual files in the preview window, and when I try to play the movie, the program crashes. What could be the cause of the problem?

  Reset did not help, either. Should I convert the MPEG to AVI files? I read somewhere that might help.

  Give it a try. It won't hurt.

  I'm out of ideas. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• How to import mpeg files in Windows Movie Maker

  I run Windows XP service Pack 3 and will not import the videos I watch on Windows Media Player in Windows Movie Maker.  They are mpeg files, and I got a message stating:

  Cannot import the file xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.mpg because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  Anyone has any suggestions, because I know that Windows Movie Maker is intended to be run mpeg files.

  Thank you

  I run Windows XP service Pack 3 and will not import the videos I watch on Windows Media Player in Windows Movie Maker.  They are mpeg files, and I got a message stating:

  Cannot import the file xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.mpg because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file.

  Anyone has any suggestions, because I know that Windows Movie Maker is intended to be run mpeg files.

  Thank you

  ========================================
  Everything simply because a video playing in Windows Media Player is
  no guarantee that it will be compatible with Movie Maker.

  MPEG files are very problematic in Movie Maker... and
  even if you manage to import, it would probably be
  have problems when you try to save a movie.

  The best would be to convert files to WMV format
  before you import into the machine to Moaiv.

  There are many converters to retail and freeware
  available on the net...

  The following freeware converter is an example.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
  http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7)
  (* Read * all * the installation screens... it)
  may be a few items you want to unmark *)

  Several formats are apparently compatible with
  Movie Maker, but the most reliable choices are:

  Photos - bmp
  Video - wmv
  Audio - wav, wma, wmv

• Why can't I import mp3 files to windows movie maker?

  I get an error message "Cannot C:\Users\Paul\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music\Victor Johnson\Fire security Songs\03 Smokey the Bear.mp3 imported." frequently when you try to import tracks .mp3 to my Windows Movie Maker files. It doesn't make a difference if I buy these titles on Amazon or iTunes, or does it make a difference if I create an .mp3 version in iTunes until I try the import. Other titles will not simply import.
  What should I do to get these files to import?

  Hello

  MP3 can sometimes be problematic if convert WMA and then import them.

  Of many freeware converters
  http://www.MP3-Converter.com/mp3_converter_freeware.htm

  Free Mp3 Wma Converter V1.81
  http://koyotstar.free.fr/indexEn.html

  Free MP3 WMA WAV Converter
  http://www.nbxsoft.com/MP3-Converter.php

  Plenty of capable edition

  Audacity - free
  http://Audacity.sourceforge.NET/

  Free Audio Editor 2011 - free
  http://www.free-audio-editor.com/

  Other sources of information:

  http://Forum.recordingreview.com/

  http://www.djforums.com/forums/

  http://Homerecording.com/BBS/

  http://www.pcmusicstuff.com/

  ================================================

  My friend John Papa - MVP - is the expert on Windows Movie Maker.

  PapaJohn.org
  http://Papajohn.org/

  PapaJohn - online tutorials
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-online-tutorials.html

  Windows Movie Maker Tutorials - check the sounds of the addition in the left menu and others on the
  main screen.
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/tutorials/

  Windows Live Movie Maker that works on Vista and Windows 7, see the link under Windows Live Essentials.
  http://windowslivehelp.com/

  Windows Live - Movie Maker Portal - official support Site - see also the Forums of the right part of the page
  http://windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=5

  ====================

  These might help:

  Getting started with Windows Movie Maker

  Import video, photos and audio on Windows Movie Maker

  Import video from a videotape

  Get a movie in Windows Movie Maker

  Make a movie quickly in Windows Movie Maker (AutoMovie)

  Publish a movie in Windows Movie Maker

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• How to import DVD files in Windows Movie Maker

  Import a DVD-video in WMM

  I try to import a dvd on wmm movie to make a video. I have to put the dvd on a file or somehow download it to my computer? How can I do this?

  I try to import a dvd on wmm movie to make a video. I have to put the dvd on a file or somehow download it to my computer? How can I do this?

  ==============================
  The following steps may be worth a try...

  I'm guessing that this isn't a step a commercial DVD
  with protection against copying? If_yes_read on...

  FWIW... break the copy protection on
  commercial DVDs is illegal.

  Insert the DVD into your DVD drive... If AutoPlay or
  Launch of Windows Media Player... just close them.

  Now... to... Start / computer... a click right on the
  icon for the DVD player is in and choose...
  Explore... This will display the directory of the DVD.

  Find the VIDEO_TS folder and open it... video
  files have a. Extension VOB.
  Copy them to a folder on your hard drive... it
  Maybe more than VOB files and those with the
  larger sizes of files are the ones you need.

  If you're running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate...
  You may be able to import the VOB files directly
  in Movie Maker.

  If not, try renaming the. VOB files. MPG or
  . AVI and try to import into Movie Maker. If this
  works... drag in the timeline, one at a time
  and publish (save) in the .wmv format.
  Then reimport the files for editing .wmv.

  If still no success... you will need to convert the. VOB
  format .wmv before import into movie files
  Machine to...

  The following freeware can convert:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Format Factory
  http://www.pcfreetime.com/
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('all' boxes on the last screen)

  First... after the download and installation of Format
  Factory... you can open the program and
  left click on the toolbar, the "Option" button and
  "Select an output folder to" / apply / OK.
  (this is where you find your files after they)
  are converted)

  Drag and drop your VOB files on the main screen...

  Select "all to WMV" / OK...

  Click on... Beginning... in the toolbar...

  Good luck...

  More information:

  DVD Movie Maker 6... in Vista Home Basic
  http://www.Papajohn.org/newsletters/185-DVDtoMM6inVistaHomeBasic.html

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Importing files into Windows Movie Maker 6.0 Vista MP3

  I have a problem with the import of MP3 files. The error I get is

  C:\Users\Erin\Desktop\01_The_Climb.MP3 could not be imported.

  I have a problem with the import of MP3 files. The error I get is

  C:\Users\Erin\Desktop\01_The_Climb.MP3 could not be imported.

  Movie Maker has problems with MP3 files... it may be worth trying
  to convert .wma or .wav files and then try to import into
  Movie Maker.

  Windows Media Encoder can convert .wma to .mp3 files:

  Windows Media Encoder
  http://tinyurl.com/BBAL
  or...
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5691ba02-e496-465a-bba9-b2f1182cdf24&displaylang=en

  How to convert .mp3 .wma
  using Windows Media Encoder

  Open Windows Media Encoder

  On the screen of the new Session / Wizards tab...
  choose... Convert a file / OK

  On the file selection screen. Go to the
  .MP3 file source that you want to convert

  Also, search for and select a folder record and
  Enter a name for your converted file.
  Save button / next

  On the Distribution of content screen I usually
  Choose "Archive file" / next / finish.

  When you see the screen of "coding of the results.
  the task is complete.

  John Inzer - MS - MVP Digital Media Experience

• Why can I play a WMV video that I created, but not import it into Windows Movie Maker?

  Why do I get the error message "the file * *.wmv cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not installed on your computer." If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file. "even if I CAN play the video in Windows Media Player?

  I have a Windows Media Video file I recorded using another program. I can open the video and watch it in Windows Media Player, but when I try to import into Windows Movie Maker (as I did with the other videos I recorded), I get a message saying that it cannot be imported "because the necessary codec to play the file is not installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to re-import the file. "I tried to close Windows Movie Maker and reopening, she even tried to restart my computer, but it still does not work.

  Hello

  ·         What program did you use for recording to WMV file?

  ·         Are you having similar problem when you try to import the WMV file, which is not recorded by this program?

  Method 1:

  Although you can play a file in Microsoft Windows Media Player, you may not be able to import the file into Windows Movie Maker even though this article lists this kind of file. You will not be able to import the file if the codec that was used to encode the audio or video is not a codec that is supplied with Windows. In this case, you can re - encode the video or audio by using Windows Media Encoder, and then import the video or audio.

  To download the Windows Media Encoder, see the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=8509

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/search.aspx?q=Windows%20Media%20Encoder

  See also:

  Importing files into Windows Movie Maker: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker-frequently-asked-questions

  Method 2:

   

  I suggest that you try to perform the SFC (System File Checker) scan on your computer and check if the problem still persists. To see how to the SFC Scan click on the link below and follow the steps in the Kb article.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

• Questions, import to iTunes Mp3 songs into Windows Movie Maker

  Original title: Windows movie maker, import the music from itunes

  So I did a movie and I'm trying to upload music to add to the movie. so, I've converted my songs in mp3 on itunes and try importing them and an error message appears saying iTunes\iTunes 1.mp3 Music\Minutemen\Double Nickels on the Dime\19 Corona could not be imported. then what should I do?

  Hi eragon787976,

  Some audio and video file formats are not supported in Windows Movie Maker and cannot be imported. However, if you have a video or audio file that is not taken care of, you can use a non-Microsoft video editing software to convert the file into a format supported by Windows Movie Maker, and then import the video file or an audio resulting in Windows Movie Maker. Some files also require you to install a codec before you can use the files in Windows Movie Maker.

  Note: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Import video, photos and audio on Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-video-files-pictures-and-audio-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  A problem of importing files into Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  Windows Movie Maker uses. WAV file formats and Apple's iTunes use it. AAC format.

  You can also try saving iTunes songs in the. WAV format instead of Mp3 format and check.

  For more information, see the link:

  http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT1550

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• I downloaded my personal movie dvd to my documents, but when I play on their return, that I get them is divided into sections and some say I need a codec it is when I try to import media into windows movie maker.

  Does anyone have any suggestions? It keeps giving me an arror code saying something codec. What shoul I do... help

  Hi napoleonfoo,

  Did you follow the steps provided by John Inzer?

  To better understand the issue, we need the following information:

  (a) what is the exact error that you receive when you import video into windows movie maker?

  (b) what is the file format of the video you are trying to import?

  (c) means the video sharing with each drive that you use or simply with a particular player?

  To clarify, you try to install a program (or download the program)?  What program are you trying to install? You get a specific error message?

  See the link below for the file format supported.

  Import video, images and audio in Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-video-files-pictures-and-audio-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  You can search online for the codec or convert the file into a format that windows movie maker can understand.

  Note: Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  For more information, see the link below:

  Solve problems with importing files in Windows Movie Maker

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-Maker

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.