Windows Movie Maker - convert wmv files

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• How to convert Windows Live Movie Maker to WMV files?

  How to convert Windows Live Movie Maker to WMV files?

  Open Windows Live Movie Maker > add all desired items for video > when finished, click on the BLUE button at the top left > click on save the movie > choose options > enter a name for your video > you can see that the type of Save As IS in WMV. > click Save

• Trying to download music from itunes on a Windows Movie Maker 6.0 file and receive an error msg stating not installed codec. Windows Vista operating system.

  Trying to download music from itunes on a Windows Movie Maker 6.0 file and receive an error msg stating not installed codec.  Windows Vista operating system.

  Trying to download music from itunes on a Windows Movie Maker 6.0 file and receive an error msg stating not installed codec.  Windows Vista operating system.

  ==============================
  The following thread explains how to convert
  the files to a different format... iTunes then
  You should be able to import them.

  Need help to convert itunes to Windows Media
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/f496ae8e-d3f9-4336-BB3C-8070421c8eff
  (Scroll to the bottom to detach the message by: musiclover101)

  Or... use the following freeware to convert your
  already downloaded files to the .wma format.

  (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 the boxes on the last screen)

  After downloading and installing Format Factory...
  Open the program and choose an output folder...
  (this is where you will find your files when they are
  converted)

  Drag and drop your files in iTunes on the main screen...

  Select "while"WMA"/ OK...

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

  That should do it...

  Good luck...

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - 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 try to use Windows movie Maker, but my files are in Quicktime format and it is not a recognizable. How can I change of Quicktime in a usable format? I have Vista Ultimate.

  Change a Quicktime movie in a video that can be recognized by Windows Movie Maker. I have Vista Ultimate.

  Change a Quicktime movie in a video that can be recognized by Windows Movie Maker. I have Vista Ultimate.

  ================================
  May be worth a try to convert MOV to WMV...

  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/
  (FWIW... installation..., you might want to
  Uncheck the box '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 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 *.

• Windows movie maker error - the file is not indexed and cannot be imported

  I have converted a quicktime in WMW clip, but when I try and import the video in windows movie maker, that it comes up with error the file is not indexed and cannot be imported? What does that mean?

  Try another converter.

  There are to many converters available on the net...
  the following links are some examples.

  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)
  (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) SUPER © Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer
  http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Super
  (the download mirror site is faster) (Windows XP / Vista / 7)

  (6) Xilisoft Video Converter
  http://www.Xilisoft.com/video-converter.html
  (not freeware but receives good reviews)
  (Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Vista / 7)

• Windows Movie Maker-uploaded photo files are blurry

  I do a short presentation on my community service I've done. It is a minute and a half, but ALL my slides come out blurry.  I don't know if I should just make them all about powerpoint, but I'm not sure if I can keep the music out there. Any advice?

  MY HUMBLE OPINION... Photo Story 3 is a better application for video
  Slide shows if you use only still shots and the music.

  PhotoStory 3 for Windows
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=92755126-A008-49B3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1
  (works on XP, Vista and Win7)

  Now... to answer your question...

  The display resolution is reduced when we look at
  the Timeline/Storyboard...this will not affect your
  completed project (especially noticeable seen)
  full screen). If you view the item by selecting it in the
  Part of collections that better, he should look like.

  If your (registered) publication WMV video files are not the
  resolution you expected... you may need to use a Custom
  Profile:

  Personally, I find the following .wmv profile to be
  useful when recording movies.
  Slide show-1024x768WMV9

  Download from the following site...

  Movie Maker - economy
  Movies - profiles custom WMV
  http://www.Papajohn.org/mm2-SavingMovies-CustomProfiles.html

  Right click / Save target as... drop in the following Vista folder:
  C:\Program Movie Maker\Shared\Profiles
  (you will need to create the profiles folder, if it is not there)
  Profiles customized for Win XP, Movie Maker will work with
  Vista Movie Maker 6.

  The last section of the following article explains how
  Publish (save) by using a custom profile.

  Windows Vista
  Create custom movie settings
  for Windows Movie Maker
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-custom-movie-settings-for-Windows-Movie-Maker

• Error when you try to add a song to Windows Movie Maker: the selected file is not valid or is corrupted.

  Sometimes, when I add a song to Windows Movie Maker it does not work.

  When I try to add one of my songs, it is said: C:\Documents and Settings\Utilisateur\Mes documents\Ma Musique\iTunes\iTunes Media\Music\Craig Smart\I Miss You - Craig Smart.mp3 could not be imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.

  Help, please

  When I try to add one of my songs, it is said: C:\Documents and Settings\Utilisateur\Mes documents\Ma Musique\iTunes\iTunes Media\Music\Craig Smart\I Miss You - Craig Smart.mp3 could not be imported. The selected file is not valid or is corrupted.

  Help, please

  2 responses on itunes and Windows Media Player (WMP) are:

  1.

  RE: iTunes and WMP - MusicBridge
  
  Found this on the web. I can't vouch for it. Use it at your own risk.

  Excerpt:
  iTunes is not compatible with Windows Media Player. iTunes is - like Apple-very protective of any product and does not like to share. So, you have to force off iTunes and WMP.

  To do this, you can use this sloppy program: MusicBridge.
  The description of its creator:
  MusicBridge allows people who use both iTunes and WMP on the same machine to keep their libraries in sync. MusicBridge offers a variety of synchronization options so that you can manage your collection of music in the media player, or both. MusicBridge duplicates of meta-data between Windows Media Player and iTunes, it does not copy the physical files between applications.

  Version 2.0.1 is a bug fixing release.

  Best thing: it's free.
  http://download.CNET.com/MusicBridge/3000-2141_4-10530687.HTML?tag=mncol;psum

  2.

  courtesy of musiclover101:
  

   http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistamedia/thread/f496ae8e-d3f9-4336-BB3C-8070421c8eff

  convert the songs in your iTunes library to a format that Windows Media Player can understand

  You can convert the songs in your iTunes library to a format of Windows Media Player can understand - (I tend to use mp3). This can be done inside of iTunes itself. If the songs in your iTunes library were purchased in the iStore and were purchased in the plus version (indicated by a small sign above the price of a song +), then they are DRM free, so they can be converted easily. However, if the songs were not purchased in the format more, you can convert them for 30 cents each. I highly recommend that you do as the plus version of songs are premium quality - and since they are DRM free, you can use them in almost all applications and you can burn them to CD and play almost anywhere. All the songs on the iTunes store are now version more, so you don't have to worry about searching for them in the future.
  To convert songs to Windows Media Player can understand, open iTunes, and then do the following:
  1. click Edit, preferences, and go to the general tab
  2. click on the button "import settings".
  3. change the "import using" at "MP3 encoder".
  4. click OK and go back to your music library
  5. choose the list view and select the first piece of your library
  6. scroll all the way to the last song in your library
  7. press the button SHIFT key, then click the last song to select all the songs in your library
  8. click on "Advanced" and then "Create MP3 Version."
  9. your songs should start to convert and according to how many songs do you have in your library, this could take some time
  10. open Windows Media Player and press F3 or click file, add it to the library
  
  11. click on OK - Windows Media Player should start to search for songs on your computer and after that he finished the search, you should find the songs in your library in your Windows Media Player to iTunes library.

  NOTE: This method will not work unless you have purchased iTunes songs or if you have converted the songs iTunes more for each 30 c

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

• Error when you try to open a Windows Movie Maker. MSWMM file: cannot be opened because it is not a valid windows movie maker project file

  Help! Says the file can't be flat, .mswmm file, but the program made the film.

  I used the Windows to make a film, I scanned 458 pictures, done my book of stories, etc. with music - took a month... I "published" and now when I go to open it it says ' cannot be opened because it is not a valid windows movie maker project file? But the Director did, now I can't open it to all, it has an .mswmm file extension! Help, it's a gift for my dad who is going to be 70 and I have not yet a month to make it again!

  Hi, I'm having a similar problem but have 1 idea as to why I can't open my .mswmm file. I have two xp machines running sp3, but a pro and a home edition if it matters.

  the file.mswmm I am trying to open was created on the moviemaker version 2.1.4028.0 and it still works fine on this machine. On the xp pro machine, he is Director of windows 2.1.4026.0.

  So I try to install the movie maker 28 to my other machine I have a lot of files created with the 28 I want to be able to change on the other computer.

  =============================================
  The project .mswmm file is best to use the system that created
  because it takes all the source files... Video clips, Photos, music
  files... always be available at the original location.

  Moving from one computer to another can work if you move as best
  all of the source files. When you open the .mswmm file you will see
  Xs red instead of thumbnails of the source but if you right click the red Xs
  You should be able to navigate to the new location of the files sources and re-
  establish the path.

  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 *.

• Windows Movie Maker - my WMV clips will show not in preview, but I can hear them.

  I do a film and that I imported a few clips .wmv. I can't see one of the clips in the preview, but the audio for these files works fine. I just see a black screen when the clips are displayed. I imported these files from my Sony Handycam. I have converted the .wmv files before import into Movie Maker. Thanks for any help you can provide!

  What type of converter would you suggest, and where would download it? I converted just inside the program that came with my camcorder and the only option was to save like .wmv. Should I try converting to a different file type next time?

  Thank you!

  ==================================
  WMV is a good choice but apparently the converter
  you used could not create a Movie Maker file could
  use.

  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.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory
  (the 'direct link' is faster)
  (the file you want to download is: > FFSetup260.zip<>
  (FWIW... installation..., you can uncheck
  ('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.

  Next, 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...

  You can even try to convert WMV WMV files...
  Maybe the new version works.

  I just experiment until I find something that works.

  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.

• Error file corrupted or incompatible, cannot import files MP3 to Windows Movie Maker.

  Original title: Amazon MP3 in Windows Movie Maker import problems.

  Still have Windows XP.  Bought and download MP3s on Amazon, but is unable to import into Windows Movie Maker.  Says file corrupt (all of them) or is not compatible (MP3 should be).  I tried to convert it to WAV and WMA - still will not work.  Get desperate.  I would be very happy any help you could provide.  Thanks in advance.

  Experienced same problem with Amazon MP3 downloads.  Could not bring to import into Movie Maker.  Read somewhere to convert WMA of the song, but couldn't find out how to do this.  I wanted to download 3rd party software.  Had already created the CD with the songs that I wanted to use mm.   Ripped from this CD for PC with Windows Media Player, which gives you option to change the format.  Changed the format to WMA format and then imported into Movie Maker.  After all, hope this time it helps you, too.

• Need help importing music mp3 file to my windows movie maker

  I've added music files to my films on windows, Director of music from cd that I ripped to my Windows Media Player, never had any problems.

  Today, I bought several songs from Amazon mp3 in order to add to my Windows Movie maker, and they will not import the Windows Movie Maker program.  They play on my Windows Media Player, however, will not import Windows Movie Maker.  The files say they are mp3 files and Windows Movie Maker says he takes these files, however, I get aRED X and the message 'could not be imported'.  Help!  What can I do to get these files to import to my movie on Windows Movie Maker.

  Thank you...

  I put the questions about music and its forum.  I really need help importing MP3 files that I just bought today from Amazon for the sole purpose to add to my movies in Windows Movie maker.

  In the past I have imported music music files that I ripped to CDs.  Now, today, I tried to import music files MP3 to Windows Movie Maker and it will not import files.  I get a message says"could not be imported" and a RED X.  Window Movie Maker, says it accepts MP3 files, but it does not accept these MP3 files.  Help!

  Thank you...

  ======================================
  Movie Maker may have problems of compatibility with MP3
  files... may be worth a try to convert MP3 files
  to WMA before you import 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.videohelp.com/tools/Format_Factory (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.

  Next, 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 MP3 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 *.

• Error when you try to publish movies with Windows Movie Maker: another user is running Windows Movie Maker on this computer. Please close the other session of Windows Movie Maker before starting Windows Movie Maker again.

  Movie Maker will not film because of "another user is running Movie Maker on this computor... publish »

  I'm trying to publish a movie on this computor in Windows Movie Maker. The files are .wmv with a band his .wav and are all stored on my computor. I performed this task with success several times and there is enough free space on the computor.

  When I click on publish, there are a few seconds where he tries to publish, but then the program goes into a gel and the dialog box appears with the following: "another user is running Windows Movie Maker on this computor. Please close the other session of Windows Movie Maker before starting Windows Movie Maker again".

  When I click Close, there is an icon of wmv on my desk with the title of my project, but it is empty. I am the only user on this computor and I am puzzled as to why this should be implemented. I tried to turn the filters but nothing helped. One thing that I tried was to publish the band sound and the titles and credits without video files and I found it worked.

  Any ideas?

  Thank you Volenteer J. How would you like to know if a .wmv file is corrupt? Is there something I can do to click the .wmv files that tell me if they are corrupt? I need to identify the files that are causing my problem.

  ==================================================
  Sorry... but it seems that I have more questions than answers.

  You said initially that you could publish the soundtrack and titles with success...
  I was wondering if you tried to add a .wmv file to see if you could publish?

  What was the source of the. WMV files? They are all from the same source?

  They were converted from another format? If_Yes_ maybe another
  Converter would be worth a try.

  You change them widely? (split, rotation, transitions...)

  There is a possibility that you could import the Windows Media .wmv files
  Encoder and convert them to... .WMV to .wmv. Seems pointless, I know...
  but it would create a new .version of the. WMV files and can fix that
  perhaps never the problem.

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

  Windows Media Encoder 9 Series
  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-Media-Encoder/3000-2212_4-14887.html

  Using Windows Media Encoder 9 to convert a video file to .wmv
  http://help.UNC.edu/3940

  Re-index WMV files
  http://www.jhepple.com/support/reindexwmv.htm

  Good luck...

  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 *.

• Fake codec for in Windows Movie Maker .mpg

  .mpg files import into Windows Movie Maker 5.1; message says I'm wrong codec; do .wmv files work

  • I have recently installed Windows Movie Maker
  • .Mpg files reside on an external hard disk while will be the work of the reader extgernal .wmv files
  • I installed the Microsoft codecs

  Here is an article on the import of DVD into Windows Movie Maker: http://www.clone2go.com/tutorials/import-dvd-movie-into-windows-movie-maker.php.  Maybe you skipped a step in the process that may explain why it only works with wmv files.  What I've read, this is not a question of codecs.  WMM simply impossible to import MPG files - period.  You need to convert them to AVI or WMV to work (but I have seen that on a Microsoft site so I don't know how much it is true - but it explains your problem).

  If this does not help, please report it in the Windows Movie Maker Discussion Group at:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/wlmedia/threads where experts in Movie Maker will be more than happy to help you.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

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

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