Does iMovie support AVI Files??

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Does iMovie support AVI Files??

I'm trying to find out what file types are supported by iMovie. I currently have AVI files that I would like to import into iMovie, but I can't seem to locate any information on whether it is supported. What file types are? I can convert the files to another format if needed. but i don't want to lose any video quality. Suggestions??

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.9), i don't have the new imovie

Posted on Oct 4, 2007 6:10 PM

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catspaw

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Oct 4, 2007 8:56 PM in response to syangwar

Hi syangaw - AVI is merely a container, that can hold various file formats, especially MPEG. imovie HD is designed for DV-formatted material. Look at this link to see how to convert:

http://www.sjoki.uta.fi/%7Eshmhav/SVCDon_a_Macintosh.html#edit_convertMPEG

You will need:

MPEG StreamClip (free):
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/mpegstreamclip.html

Apple MPEG2 PlayBack ($20):
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/

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syangwar Author

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Dec 5, 2007 7:55 PM in response to syangwar

Thanks a bunch man. Sorry for the delay in the follow up.

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