If you want to create an optimized .mp4 file from, let’s say a big .avi file, you can use software as:
Windows 11
Tutorials:
Install and run the program. Drag your source video into the main window.
- Use the Preset >Fast 1080p30.
- Go to the >Video tab and at >Framerate (FPS) choose >Same as source.
- At the bottom select >Browse and choose a file name and location.
- Hit >Start Encode.
Watch:
- Video explaining how to convert avi, mov, mpg and wmv video files to mp4
- How to add audio tracks to an MP4 video file without re-encoding
Video editing:
If you need help editing a video on a PC, there are some free software you can use for this.
Tutorials:
- OpenShot Video Editor – Tutorial for Beginners (10 minutes)
- OpenShot Video Editor – Complete Tutorial for Beginners
macOS
If you are working on a mac, using iMove is the easiest way to get started with video editing. It is pre-download with the OS, and free to use.
Handbrake is a free and safe software to use for converting files to mp4.
iMovie – Comes pre-installed or you can get it for free from Appstore
- See tutorial for iMove
- Handbrake – Free and safe software to easily convert mov and most video file formats to mp4
- See tutorial for Handbrake
How to screen capture and video edit on mobile phones
For Android
Today most Android phones allow for screen capture within the Android OS.
On Samsung they call the feature “Screen capture”. If you have an older Android phone, and there are no build in feature to screen record, here is a few tools: