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/
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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
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These might help:
Getting started with Windows Movie Maker
Import video, photos and audio on Windows Movie Maker
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!
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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.
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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. :-/
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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...
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The most reliable audio format for importing into movie
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WMA would be a good choice:Maybe the following freeware converter would be
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http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
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(FWIW if you install the converter, you can
Uncheck offerings from Yahoo and Dealio) (also... you
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"Save to the directory the file" checked and the new
files will be saved in the folder with MP3 files.Choose a format... WMA.
Left, click Convert.
The CD may need to be torn... and you can
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http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/rip-music-from-a-CDWindows Vista - change settings for ripping
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PapaJohn.org
http://Papajohn.org/PapaJohn - online tutorials
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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
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Explore... This will display the directory of the DVD.Find the VIDEO_TS folder and open it... video
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Copy them to a folder on your hard drive... it
Maybe more than VOB files and those with the
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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.
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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)
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Why can't I import a file that I converted to mp3 from youtube about Director? It keeps only let me import the first song I ever imported
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1. do you use Windows movie maker?
2 are you getting any error code or error message?
3. were you able to import the file before?
4. have you made changes on the computer recently?
I suggest you to try the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if this may help.
Problems with importing files into Windows Movie Maker:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/problems-importing-files-into-Windows-Movie-MakerAlso, see the following Microsoft article and check if that helps:
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-questionsIt will be useful.
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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...
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using Windows Media EncoderOpen Windows Media Encoder
On the screen of the new Session / Wizards tab...
choose... Convert a file / OKOn the file selection screen. Go to the
.MP3 file source that you want to convertAlso, search for and select a folder record and
Enter a name for your converted file.
Save button / nextOn 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
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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:
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
Thank you, and in what concerns:
Ajay K
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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Questions, import to iTunes Mp3 songs into Windows Movie Maker
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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
A problem of 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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When you try to import a .mp4 file in windows movie maker, the program does not list the file when I search for it in his file. Help, please.
As I suggested previously, conversion to a format like
. WMV before you import it into Movie maker may be the solution.The free Converter from Microsoft can be a place to start:
(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)Download Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) (freeware)
http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=24601
(runs under WinXP SP3 / Vista / 7)When you install the program...
Start Microsoft Expression Encoder 4
(Start / programs / Microsoft Expression /)
Microsoft Expression Encoder 4)On the "Load a new project" screen...
Left click... "Transcoding project '...When the program opens, click on... File / import...
(If at any time you get lost while browsing
the program of... to... Window / active Reset
Type or workspace... CTRL + SHIFT + R)Look for the file/s that you want to convert.
(If files do not appear... open the fall
window and choose... All files)Click (highlight) left the files and the left on the Open button.
You can see the files in the "Multimedia content" pane
In the right column... left click on the tab "Output"...
Open the drop directory window and choose an output folder.
(This is where you will find your converted file)On the left, click on the button "encode".
Wait... video encoding CPU intensive and can
be a slow process. It is always best if you do not have
multi-task while files are encoded.Now... try import you again. File WMV in Movie Maker.
More converters:
There are to many converters available on the net...
the following links are some examples. You can
need to experiment to find the best result.Proceed at your own risk *.
(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)(1) format Factory (freeware)
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
(the 'direct link' is faster)
(the file you want to download is: > FFSetup270.zip<>
(FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
'all' boxes on the last screen... even in this case, it may
install the Ask toolbar on your system)
(Windows XP / Vista / 7)First, you will need to decompress the file or just open the
Drag FFSetup270.exe out of the folder
and drop it on your desktop. To install left click.(2) Freemake Free Video Converter (freeware)
http://www.Freemake.com/free_video_converter/
(Windows XP / Vista / 7)(3) Koyotesoft Free Video Converter
http://www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
(2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven)(4) Sothink Free Video Converter
http://www.Sothinkmedia.com/video-converter/
(Windows XP / Vista / 7)(5) hamster Free Video Converter
http://www.PCWorld.com/downloads/file/FID, order 155794, 4 pages, 1/download.html
(Windows XP, Vista, 7)
(If you choose Custom Installation
You can uncheck additional modules you
do not want to install)(6) quick Media Converter
http://www.Cocoonsoftware.com/
(Win XP, Vista, Win 7 Home Premium)(7) SUPER © Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Super
(the download mirror site is faster) (Windows XP / Vista / 7)(8) Xilisoft Video Converter
http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
(not freeware but receives good reviews)
(Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)Good luck...
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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.
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Import video clips in Windows Movie Maker
I have a problem importing video clips into Windows Movie Maker screen. How to convert the file from.mpg of video clips in .wmv format so I can import into movie maker screen
I have a problem importing video clips into Windows Movie Maker screen. How to convert the file from.mpg of video clips in .wmv format so I can import into movie maker screen
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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 all of the 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 video clips on the main screen...
Select "all to WMV" / 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 *.
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