Viewing/editing mp4 files

[Puzzled1]

My video camera records in mp4 format. I have copied files to my pc and initally couldn't view these in Media Player. I then copied a file from the camera software pack (Ulead VideoStudio 7) which said it would allow me to view mp4 files in Media Player. Now Media Player works, but Movie Maker still won't recognise the mp4 files nor will the Ulead Video Studio, so I can't join the files together. Any suggestions?

[Plastic Nev]

Hi, I have the U Lead version 6, just been to look through it but no mention of the file types it can handle, just DV or DVD. However I am also concerned that if your version of U lead came with the camera it should be able to be used with it.

Next off the list is Windows Movie maker. you are right there as it will not handle MP4, at least not my version which could be a little old now any way.

Can you give us some details of the camera, and model number so I can do a bit of research on it.

[Puzzled1]

HI, it is a Sanyo Xacti C1. Thanks.

[Plastic Nev]

Hi again Puzzled, I have found something that may help, have a look here-

BurnWorld.com - MP4 Software for Downloading & Video Converting

They have software downloads and a good description of what MP4 is. I hope that is of help.

Edit to add,

I have also found this freeware converter which may be of help-

Free MP4 to AVI Converter 1.2 - Convert MP4, M4V, MP4V files to AVI or MPEG, iPod MP4 to AVI converter - Jacek Pazera

Edited February 15, 2009 by Plastic Nev

[Tootech]

I have copied files to my pc and initally couldn't view these in Media Player

 

Mp4's are generally Quicktime file format.

 

I'd intsall Quicktime and have another look. You can download it from Apple