Video File Conversion

[jlubinsky]

I take videos with my still camera. The format is QuickTime (.mov). Can Premiere Elements 13 handle this format? If not, can it convert it to a usable format? If yes, will the usable format (or the QT) be exportable so a slide show created with Photoshop Elements 13? Thanks,
Jay

[Steve Grisetti]

It depends, j.

MOVs, like AVIs, are just a carrier for your video. What matters is the codec (compression system) that was used to create the MOV.

The easiest way to find out your video's codec is to open a sample clip in a program like G Spot or Media Info.
http://www.headbands.com/gspot/

When you open the file in either of these programs, the program will list the video's resolution, frame rate and, most importantly, it's audio and video codec.

Premiere Elements will work with many MOV codecs -- but not all. Many still cameras save their videos with the MJPEG codec, which many video editors (including Premiere Elements) have trouble working with. However, installing the latest version of Quicktime from Apple.com (per the program's requirements) can provide you with extended support for many codecs.

[momoffduty]

Welcome Jay to Muvipix!

[Bob]

Welcome to Muvipix, Jay!

What camera are you using? Without knowing which camera produced the files and the codec it uses, it's hard to say whether Premiere Elements 13 will support them. Some still cameras (especially older ones) do create video files that can be problematic in video editors. If yours is one of those, the files will need to be converted. In which case, you will need a separate conversion program. But, in general, Premiere Elements 13 does an excellent job with still camera footage. It's very likely your files will be supported. Why not give it a try. You can download a free trial if you don't already have Premiere Elements.

[Peru]

Welcome, Jay!

Why not give it a try. You can download a free trial if you don't already have Premiere Elements.

Great suggestion, Bob.