How do I compress/convert a video file?

Question

Hi, I accidentally went ahead and recorded a video call with Pamela* (version 3.0) before enabling and choosing a compression method! So I have a really large .avi file that I cannot play.

The size isn't a problem as I have a large hard drive, but I'd like to know how I can compress or convert this into something playable.

I should point out that I usually have no trouble playing .avi files with WMP, and have even tried downloading .avi players to no avail.

I have now enabled compression for future calls with Skype/Pamela, but this one is quite important. Is there any way at all I can get to see it?

Thank you



*pamela is a software that allows me to record audio and video calls made with skype.

Answer 1

There are some video splitters on the web you can use. It will break your file down into different parts (Part 1, part 2, etc)

Answer 2

A good program for converting video files is CopyPod - it's free, and can convert from-to many different media formats.

Or you could split the video into different parts by downloading a video splitter, so you could still have it in .avi format but just in smaller-sized pieces.

Answer 3

I would recommend cutting it into 1 GB chunks first. A lot of software don't expect a huge (as in > 2GB) AVI files, even though it's technically legal.

Then try SUPER by eRightSoft.

Answer 4

Dear u can find the comprass software from the www.download.com site and if u can search the VLC player download it it is the best software for playing the video files if yr CD is aslo not then this player allows u to play video n enjoy

Answer 5

upload it onto the information superhighway at rapidshare and e-mail it, your chum will manage to receive it.....''loose consumer'' account helps you to upload 400MB at a time. Please be conscious, even as your chum receives your e-mail, tell him/her to click on loose consumer and wait 45secs until eventually eventually the receive hyperlink seems below