Conversion Problem

[raj_head]

Im trying to convert .asf files to something else like .avi or mpeg. Ive tried 2 different programs for this, Star ASF converter and Boilsoft ASF converter. When i try and load the source file, both programs have come up with errors saying the cannot open the file or cant load it.

 

So im guessing this is a problem with the original .asf file? Anyone know how i can fix this or convert them some other way?

 

Any help would be great

 

Thanks

[Goku]

Hello Raj. There are plenty of applications out there that claim to do the conversion but I am unsure whether they will work or not. Alternately, I would suggest you to try playing the original file with VideoLAN VLC Media Player. If VLC encounters issues with the file, then there is a high probability that the file is corrupted or damaged. In that case, you will have to re-obtain the complete file from another location.

 

Hope that helps. :)

 

-- Goku

[raj_head]

Hi Goku, thanks for the help.

 

Yes the video does play in VLC but i was hoping to convert as i want to edit it and my video editor doesnt support this type of file. This happens with multiple .asf files, not just the one.

 

Ive recorded these files off a stream hence the .asf extension, does this mean that the method or program i recorded with is corrupt?

 

edit: one of the .asf converters is saying that my.asf source file is not a valid media file!

Edited December 6, 2008 by raj_head