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tm204 tm204
 
December 16, 2008 11:32 PM

What is a good program to convert a .mod video file to an mpeg 4 format or other more widely uses format

I have a jvc camcorder and it only used .mod file format. It is based on an mpg4 format. I want to compress some of my videos to make them smaller so i can put them on my ipod or send them to family members. I need a cheap or free program if it is possible.
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davemoyer davemoyer
 
 December 16, 2008 11:47 PM
For Macs, you'll love VisualHub and ffmpegX- a program I've used specifically with the .mod format you're speaking about. Quite the hassle! (Both can be found through Google).

On a PC, there are quite a few options. A good comprehensive list is at http://convertmodfiles.com/ though CyberLink PowerDirector is a good option that I believe is included with the camera.

My blog's at davemoyer.org, my Twitter's @davemoyer. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any other questions!
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tm204 tm204
 
December 17, 2008 04:59 AM
i tired power director, I had not tired the save as function but will look at it tomarrow.. Thanks for the help.

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ginglebell ginglebell
 
December 25, 2008 06:25 AM
You can try Cucusoft DVD and Video converters suite which includes Cucusoft Ultimate DVD and Video Converter Suite. It is the best all-in-one DVD and video conversion software converts DVDs and videos to play on almost any portable device including iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, video capable MP3 players, video capable mobile phones, and Pocket P.C., etc.
You can free download this software free from here:
http://dvd-video-converters.com/dvdvideosuite/cucusoft-ultimate-dvd-video-converter-suite.html

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tiburone tiburone
 
December 17, 2008 12:13 AM
You can always check out videohelp.com they have links and tutorials on just about any software out there to convert video and creat and edit video

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pdxdavid pdxdavid
 
December 17, 2008 12:45 AM
You can rename .mod files to .mpg and they will play. I have a JVC Everio and I also use iMovie on my mac. It imports them just fine and you can convert them that way to if you like.
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Found on the Internet when I first got my Everio camcorder.


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tm204 tm204
 
December 17, 2008 02:17 AM
Changing the file format on my pc did not help, when i tried it before.

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pdxdavid pdxdavid
 
December 17, 2008 03:27 AM
i am trying to verify what I did and will post back when I find out. I know I was able to view the files when I made the change.

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pdxdavid pdxdavid
 
December 17, 2008 03:31 AM
I don't know your computer experience so I am adding these steps just in case. If you don't have the file format showing and you just add the .mpg extension.... All it really does is change your file name from movie.mod to movie.mpg.mod. No change to other players. Once you name it to .mpg you should be able to play it in Windows Media Player.

1. Open the explorer window where your files exist
2. Select the Tools >> Folder Options menu item
3. Click the View Tab
4. Uncheck the option to “Hide extensions for known file types”
5. Click “apply to All Folders if you always want to see the file extensions for every file no matter what folder you are in
6. Click ok to accept all changes and close the dialog window
7. You should now see all the file extensions of the files in the current folder
8. Right click on a filename you wish to change and select Rename
9. Rename the file extension to anything you’d like.

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tm204 tm204
 
December 17, 2008 04:59 AM
thanks i will try this when i get home.

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kgusano kgusano
 
December 17, 2008 02:06 AM
I prefer Super (on the PC) for any file conversion I need to do. It's super small and lightweight and have yet to find a format it can't tackle.
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http://www.erightsoft.net/SUPER.html


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tm204 tm204
 
December 17, 2008 05:01 AM
this is a hard site to follow and i could not find the down load. It sounds too good to be true

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kgusano kgusano
 
December 17, 2008 06:19 AM - Fact Refuted
Yah, I know their site is a bit hard to navigate, but I assure you it works. Here's the direct download link if you don't want to navigate the site yourself:
http://www.erightsoft.info/GetFile.php?SUPERsetup.exe

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fireawayph... fireawayph...
 
December 17, 2008 06:23 AM
For the Mac Visual hub is the best program hands down. Second to that is Handbrake. Together they can convert anything.

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tm204 tm204
 
December 17, 2008 02:11 PM
Handbreak does not support the .mod file I will look at visual hub

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kukushka kukushka
 
May 18, 2009 08:57 AM
you can try this converter: http://mp4-converter.info/
1. download converter
2. click the button "select files"
3. click the button "convert"
4. click the button "copy to iPod"
Use batch conversion mode to save time and convert your entire video library with one click!

Tags: mp4, converter

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dogdigo dogdigo
 
October 15, 2009 08:50 AM
The best would have to be:
Cucusoft Ultimate DVD+Video Converter Suite
(Google "Cucusoft Ultimate DVD+Video Converter Suite " and download the free version)
(lol, it may not have a distinguished name, but it's a good program)
Or you may go the site below to directly download it, take it easy, it’s safe to download software there for I have tried before.
http://topsreviews.com/dvd-video-converter-suite/dvd-video-converter-suite-cucusoft.html

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