3g2 Files.

[Ted]

Because Secunia kept telling me that QuickTime was outdated and the fact that I didn't use it much, I un-installed it.

 

I have found a neat little tool named: Oxelon Media which converts .MOV files to AVI or the format of your choice. Unfortunately it won't do 3g2 movies which is the format my Nokia cell-phone uses. Does anyone know the codec required to convert these files?

[enoskype]

Hi Ted,

 

I have not used it but it is said that following freeware Mobile 3GP converter does the job.

 

http://tucows.whc.net/files2/Mob3GPcon-setup.zip

 

 

Other four which may be tried,

http://www.brothersoft.com/pazera-free-3gp-to-avi-converter-67681.html

 

http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/

 

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_encoders/super.cfm

 

http://www.flash-video-soft.com/aimersoft-video-converter/

 

 

 

Cheers.

[Ted]

Hi, enoskype,

 

Thank you for those addresses.

Actually, I have tried most of them without success. I found this really comprehensive converter tool named: "Quick Media Converter". It's freeware and has an excellent Help forum and tutorials. It also will convert 3G2 files.

http://www.cocoonsoftware.com/

 

Reading their Help forum I found dozens of questions from users with the same problem as mine and it all has to do with a codec named: QCELP which doesn't appear to be freely supported by anyone that I can find by Googling. However, the QMC support team has offered a temporary workaround without sound until a solution can be found.

 

Meanwhile, I've uninstalled Oxelon and re-installed Quicktime so I can at least play my 3G2 movie clips again.

[JustDave]

Check out Super. It's all I use anymore.

[sunny staines]

ted

 

try the free k-lite pack it covers most codecs

 

http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_mega_codec/

[Ted]

Hi, JustDave and sunny,

 

Super C recognises and converts my 3G2 files without a hitch. Many thanks for pointing me to it, I've spent ages installing and uninstalling other converters.

 

As you've used this programme, you may be able to put me right on a couple of points. I've got the Build.35 version, just a few weeks old.

 

For a start, although the files convert perfectly they run fast. For example, a fourteen second file only has a duration of 7 seconds. What am I doing wrong?

 

Also, as you can see from the attachment, the buttons in the top R/H corner of the GUI are smudged by writing. I've reinstalled, but it didn't help.

[JustDave]

Hi Ted,

 

Not sure...it's always been sorta plug and play with me. I don't use 3G2 though. I wonder if it's something to do with that particular format? I'll look around and see if I can find anything.

[Ted]

Hi, JustDave

I've had a look around myself and tried other formats. Practically every file I convert compresses to seven seconds in length. Listening carefully to the converted file it seems that it runs fast and chops the middle out. I must have a wrong setting somewhere. The Quick Media people are working on the QCELP problem, so hopefully they may have a fix soon.

 

Sunny,

I tried the free k-lite pack, but must have done something wrong somewhere, perhaps I shouldn't have let it delete the many codec Registry entries it asked to do. Anyway, I finished up by having to do a System Restore back to a few days ago to try and get things back to normal again. All good learning experience, though. I also discovered that System Restore hadn't fully removed some of the folders and registry entries for programmes I'd installed yesterday.

[sunny staines]

it is always advisable to remove other codec pack before installing to avoid a clash.

 

k-lite has regular updates to keep on top of its field even then you have to delete prev version before installing the new one.

[Ted]

Okay, thanks for that, sunny.

[Ted]

Hi again, sunny,

I read so many glowing reports about K-lite that I reinstalled it. All went well this time. Just have to suss out the tools and configurations now.

[sunny staines]

it is top of the field re codecs. I opt to change the setting to play back in media centre rather than classic player. I also tick all the realplayer and mpeg options too. it covers so much you can also go back and change these settings at any time.

[enoskype]

Update 3ivx

 

Any body downloaded and installed the K-lite Mega pack before that date, there was a small update on MARCH 09 2009 downloadable HERE .

 

Cheers.

[Ted]

Hi, enoskype,

I've downloaded and installed that Update.

Many thanks.

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[Ted]

Hi, sunny,

 

So far, so good.

 

I've set Windows Media Player as my default for all formats and it will now play my 3G2 files (without sound of course as it apparently doesn't support that QCELP audio coedec). WMP still won't play my .MOV files although the Classic Player will. My setting up is probably not quite right. yet. Apparently QuickTime is still needed for some files.

[detailer]

K-Lite

 

Yes,I've been running that since almost day one,but passed on the recommendation because I didn't see support for the QCELP files that Ted spoke of.Now hearing everyone talking about it,I guess I made a lucky pick-Go figure!

[oxelon]

I have found a neat little tool named: Oxelon Media which converts .MOV files to AVI or the format of your choice. Unfortunately it won't do 3g2 movies which is the format my Nokia cell-phone uses. Does anyone know the codec required to convert these files?

 

We have updated the software. So, it is possible to convert 3g2 to avi.

The QCELP problem is fixed.

 

New features:

 

- improved 3G2 decoder

- improved MP3 codec

- added OGG Audio format, corrected bitrate parameters

- added x264 codec for AVI, MOV, MP4 formats

 

Oxelon Media Converter v1.1 is now available for download:

http://www.oxelon.com/media_converter.html

[Ted]

Got it - Installed it - Used it. Works beautifully! Now it IS the best!

 

Many thanks for that.

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[sunny staines]

another minor k-lite update

 

http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_Update_d5347.html

[Ted]

Got it and installed it. Thanks, sunny.

[sunny staines]

ted [K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.7.5 ]

 

if still use K-Lite new version now out, but delete old version first.

 

http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack_d5230.html