Category Archives: Video

What is .3GP?

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What is .3GP?

A .3GP file extension is the mobile phone video file format and is the new standard for delivering rich multimedia to mobile devices. Typically, mobile phones that are equipped with a recording facility use the .3GP file extension as the standard file format for recording video clips. A 3GP file format contains audio and video streams. 3GP is mainly used for mobile devices as they allow fast downloading or transfer of video and audio clips over the Internet.

 

What programs play 3GP files?

You can use the following programs to open 3GP files:

- Apple QuickTime Player
- RealPlayer
- Roxio Creator 2010
- VLC media player
- Bitberry Final Media Player
- MIKSOFT Mobile 3GP Converter
- MPlayer
- MediaPlayerLite

How to Rip CD/DVD

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Ever wondered how you can get the songs from your favorite CD onto your PC? ConverterLite offers a simple yet effective CD and DVD Ripper for Windows.

But what is CD/DVD Ripping? Ripping is the process of copying audio or video from a CD or DVD to your PC. Ripping is often used to shift formats, and to edit, duplicate or back up media content. A rip is basically copied content, in its destination format, along with accompanying files.

The process is very easy to do and it only takes a few steps.

A step-by-step guide on how to RIP from CD and DVD with Converterlite.

Follow the instructions below:

1) Insert CD or DVD and open ConverterLite

2) Choose input method CD/DVD

3)  A window will appear. (This is where you can choose which media you want to RIP.) Select media.

4) Click OK.

5) Await finish

How to Convert AVI to MPEG

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How to convert AVI to MPEG using Converterlite. Converting AVI to MPEG is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to MPEG using our free and simple software.

AVI files are supported by all types of video player and most devices. These include Apple iPod, Tablet PCs and most mobile phones.

What is an AVI file?
Container files with the .avi file extension often contain audio and video data. The data contained in the AVI files may be encoded in codecs, allowing the files to use less compression than other video file formats, such as the MPEG and MOV file formats. However, AVI files have a 2 GB size limit, restricting their use.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including AVI files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select MPEG. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert MOV to AVI

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How to convert MOV to AVI using Converterlite. Converting to WMV is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to AVI using our free and simple software.

MOV files are supported by Quicktime Player and some open source video players. As the file type is an Apple video format it isn’t compatible with many Microsoft video players.

What is a MOV file?
The .mov file format is often used to save movie files and video clips to a user’s hard drive or other media device. Files that are saved in .mov format are compressed, making it easier to download and stream video from the Internet.The .mov file format was initially developed by Apple, although it is now compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including MOV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert F4V

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How to convert FLV files using Converterlite. Converting FLV files are a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your FLV files using our free and simple software.

F4V files are Flash video file format. These files are similar to FLV files meaning that they are compatible with a lot of video players and video streaming.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking video you will be able to find all accepted formats including F4V files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select a format you wish to convert to. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert FLV to AVI

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How to convert to FLV to AVI using Converterlite. Converting to FLV to AVI is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to AVI using our free and simple software.

AVI files are supported by most portable video players, such as the Apple iPod Touch and Tablet PCs.

What is an FLV?
FLV stands for Flash Live Video. This particular file format is used to deliver video content over the Internet to a user’s computer. The .flv file format allows for high rates of file compression while retaining a superior video quality. This allows the file creators to keep the file sizes manageable and makes it easier for viewers to watch .flv videos online.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including FLV files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert to MPEG to AVI

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How to convert to MPEG to AVI using Converterlite. Converting to MPEG to AVI is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to MPEG using our free and simple software.

MPEG files are supported by most portable video players, such as the Apple iPod Touch and Tablet PCs.

What is a MPEG?
The term MPEG also refers to a type of multimedia file, which is denoted by the file extension “.mpg” or “.mpeg.” These files are compressed movies that can contain both audio and video. Though they are compressed, MPEG files maintain most of the original quality of the uncompressed movie. This is why many videos on the Web, such as movie trailers and music videos, are available in the MPEG format.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Video Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including MPEG files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select AVI. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert to MP4

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Converting to MP4 is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to MP4 using our free and simple software.

MP4 files are supported by most portable music players, such as the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune. They can also be played on the Amazon Kindle and mobile phones.

What are MP4 Files?

The MP4 file format is the file format that most websites use to store digital audio and video streams. The name is short for “MPEG -4″.Many of today’s newer portable devices use the MP4 format to play movies and videos on the go.

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Audio Icon.

After clicking audio you will be able to find all accepted formats including MP4 files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select MP4. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert to Blackberry

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How to convert to Blackberry using Converterlite. Converting to Blackberry is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to Blackberry using our free and simple software.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Audio or Video Icon.

After clicking audio/video you will be able to find all accepted formats including Blackberry files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select Blackberry. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.

How to Convert to PS3

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How to convert to PS3 using Converterlite. Converting to PS3 is a common search query so the following identifies  how to convert your files to PS3 using our free and simple software.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 ADD:

Begin by selecting the Audio or Video Icon.

After clicking audio/video you will be able to find all accepted formats including PS3 files. Select the file(s) you want to add and click open. Click next to proceed.
Alternatively you can click and drag them directly from your folder into Converterlite.

Multiple files:

  • Hold ctrl key while selecting desired files and click open.
  • Highlight and drag multiple files into convertelite.

Renaming files:

Click on the title before converting to rename the output file

FORMAT:

The format section is made up of “Devices” and “Formats”. Look through the list of Format types and select PS3. Then choose a quality type and click next.

Where do converted files go?

Audio/Video: Same folder as input/original file

Choosing destination folder:
After selecting a device or format you will see a settings icon below the quality/model options. Click settings and uncheck the box titled, “Output file to same folder as input”. Then you can manually choose the location of the output file.

CONVERT:
Click convert and await finish.
Once completed you can open up the converted files folder by selecting the green tick symbol by the name of the converted file.
Click “Clear completed” to refresh to the ADD page.