how do you convert .mov to .mpeg or .wmv?! please help!!!

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how do you convert .mov to .mpeg or .wmv?! please help!!!

i made a video and put it up on YouTube.com, and tons of people have emailed me saying they want to download it. however, the only format i can put it in is .mov and .mp4 and windows computers can't play these formants.....at least i don't think they can. can they play .mov? i know for a fact they can't play .mp4......

so i was hoping someone knows about some type of converter so I can let my windows friends download it.....that way they don't have to go to youtube all the time just to see it.....if you do, it has to be a free download cuz i'm poor. lol.

thanks again......

remember, i'm trying to convert .mp4 or .mov TO .wmv or .mpeg

mac mini, 1.25, 512 RAM, mighty mouse, apple keyboard, Mac OS X (10.4.2)

Posted on Apr 2, 2006 4:30 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 3, 2006 12:35 AM in response to Saturn89

* the .mov container can be handled by any PC with a free download of Quicktime for Windows; but many PC users hesitate doing so, because on the Apple website it looks like you instali iTunes too... many PC don't like that...

* .mp4 can be handled by any actual PC mediaplayer... again: PC users are used to import .wmv (or the very old .avi container/not supported by YouTube)

* for exporting .wmv on a Mac, you need to buy a licence at www.flip4mac.com

* mpeg... the MotionPictureExpertGroup published many codecs... mpeg1, mpeg2, mpeg4, h261, h264. .... but using iM as exporter, all these mpegs will be "hidden" in the QT container .mov... with QTpro you can strip-off the container, but I recommed the beginner to use one of the above mentioned options......

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Saturn89 Author

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Apr 2, 2006 5:32 PM in response to Saturn89

can someone please just reply........PLEASE!!!.....=(

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