Need help fixing a video file
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Need help fixing a video file
I have a video I downloaded, but it's in the wrong aspect ratio and flipped horizontally. Settings on VLC allow it to be played correctly, but their instructions on how to make the settings permanent in a new file aren't working. The newly created file plays in VLC fine, but it's only because the settings are changed, and these settings affect anything you play. I tried playing the new file using WMP, and it just plays like the original file. Essentially, it just made a carbon copy of the original file.
Am I missing something in using VLC, or do I need another program?
Am I missing something in using VLC, or do I need another program?
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
I have a video I downloaded, but it's in the wrong aspect ratio and flipped horizontally. Settings on VLC allow it to be played correctly, but their instructions on how to make the settings permanent in a new file aren't working. The newly created file plays in VLC fine, but it's only because the settings are changed, and these settings affect anything you play. I tried playing the new file using WMP, and it just plays like the original file. Essentially, it just made a carbon copy of the original file.
Am I missing something in using VLC, or do I need another program?
Am I missing something in using VLC, or do I need another program?
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
I'm glad you think I'm a boob who didn't think to search Google before posting. I looked through many links, and either found answers that don't point to my specific problem, or many other things that don't work, according to many other people.
Many of those are only a temporary fix, for viewing only. I want to create a new file that's PERMANENTLY fixed, and I don't feel like perusing a million links when I can come here, ask the question, and hopefully get an answer from someone who knows what they're talking about. I hope that's okay with you.
Many of those are only a temporary fix, for viewing only. I want to create a new file that's PERMANENTLY fixed, and I don't feel like perusing a million links when I can come here, ask the question, and hopefully get an answer from someone who knows what they're talking about. I hope that's okay with you.
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
Well, like I said, VLC claims to have all the capabilities of doing what I need, but after all is said and done, it only corrects it for immediate playback, not permanent. I just wondered if I was doing something wrong or not understanding entirely how to use VLC's finer features, or if I just need other software.
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
Yes. Doesn't work.
I'm seeing a lot of feedback on many sites that indicate VLC is a huge piece of crap that doesn't do anything it's supposed to do.
So...any other software?
I'm seeing a lot of feedback on many sites that indicate VLC is a huge piece of crap that doesn't do anything it's supposed to do.
So...any other software?
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Is it possible to PM the link to the video and I'll see if I can fix it for you? I would like to give VLC a shot to see if I can manage to size it correctly for you.
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I've failed miserably using VLC.
I tried everything but I keep getting an error all the time. What is strange is that the saved video appears with the correct geometry but it's not letting me save the entire video, just 30secs.
I've tried searching online as well for horizontal upload video conversion but the limit is 100mb
https://ezgif.com/rotate-video
I've failed miserably using VLC.

I've tried searching online as well for horizontal upload video conversion but the limit is 100mb
https://ezgif.com/rotate-video
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
I found a couple programs, but they're both trial versions and I can't make a video longer than 8 seconds for one and 5 minutes for the other, and they both stamped their logo on the sample vid unless I pay for the full program.
Like I said, though, VLC allowed me to change the aspect ratio and flip it just fine, I just can't figure out if the software will actually translate that to a new converted vid. They make it seem like it will, but no luck thus far.
Like I said, though, VLC allowed me to change the aspect ratio and flip it just fine, I just can't figure out if the software will actually translate that to a new converted vid. They make it seem like it will, but no luck thus far.
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
^
I've failed miserably using VLC.
I tried everything but I keep getting an error all the time. What is strange is that the saved video appears with the correct geometry but it's not letting me save the entire video, just 30secs.
I've tried searching online as well for horizontal upload video conversion but the limit is 100mb
https://ezgif.com/rotate-video
I've failed miserably using VLC.

I've tried searching online as well for horizontal upload video conversion but the limit is 100mb
https://ezgif.com/rotate-video
VLC is an awesome player, but it's not a video editor, and they really shouldn'tbtry to pass it off as such.
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Re: Need help fixing a video file
Since you listed it first, I tried Xmedia Recode first, and it did the trick. I had to do some clicking around in the program to get it to do everything I needed, but the end result is a new video in its proper presentation. Thanks!
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Glad I could help. Both great programs.
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