The Advanced Auto Encoding (AAC)  was originally used for audio encoding in DVDs, but has become better known as the default format for music tracks stored in the Apple iTunes library. In order play music stored in the iTunes default format on other MP3 players, the end-user must convert AAC to MP3 format. Convert AAC to MP3 Step 1 – Open the iTunes player on the computer by selecting the program icon from the “Programs” sub-menu or choosing the desktop application icon. Step 2 – Click the “Edit,” “Preferences,” and Read More

The Windows Media format is the native file format for audio files saved in the Windows Media Player. When an end-user imports music from a CD or other source into the player, the default setting on the target computer will save the file(s) in the WMA or Windows Media format. Not all MP-3 or portable music players are able to play WMA formatted music. As a result, a common task that arises for consumers is to convert windows media to MP3. Convert Windows Media to MP3 Using Windows Media Player Read More

The Windows Media Video or WMV format is defined by and created by the Microsoft Corporation for playing back video content. The WMV format is part of the Windows Media Framework which has been replaced by the Windows Media Foundation with a greater focus on HD content, streaming technologies, and higher audio and video quality. The WMV format is closely related to the AVI format also created by Microsoft, but is smaller in size and considered more suitable for viewing over an Internet connection. A common task that arises for Read More

The Video Home System (VHS) format was first developed by the JVC Company in the 1970s as a successor format to Beta Max. At the time, the format featured a longer playback time, faster video forwarding and rewind, and a simpler tape storage mechanism. The format would eventually become the predominant video format in the marketplace prior to the widespread adoption of DVDs. A common task that arises for owners of legacy content stored in this format is to convert VHS to DVD. Steps to Convert VHS to DVD Step Read More

Microsoft office does not include software to assist you in converting your PowerPoint presentations to DVD. Today, there are no freeware utilities that perform this activity for you, but there are many commercial packages available that have free trial periods. Software of this type ranges in price from from $40 – $200 for personal licenses, and much more for commercial or multi-user licenses. All of the following packages perform this function, and offer a free trial period. Software to Convert PowerPoint to DVD PowerVideoMaker Professional allows you to export PPT Read More

A common problem created by both Apple and Microsoft for consumers is getting music to work across the iTunes and Windows Media Player applications. If you are a regular user of the iTunes program and want to export music to play in Windows Media Player, you will have to convert iTunes to Windows Media Player format or a common format that can be used on both players. One of the more popular options for this type of conversion is MP3. If you have purchased or uploaded iTunes songs within the Read More

The WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) audio format is based on a format standard designed by Microsoft and IBM designed to store audio bit streams on personal computers (PCs). The format is the primary one used on Windows computers to store uncompressed or raw audio using the linear pulse-code modulation (LPCM) format. A common task that arises for consumers is to convert WAV to MP3 format in order to use the audio file(s) on portable music players that do not read the WAV format. Steps to Convert WAV to MP3 Read More

In many homes in the developed world, the number of computers and portable media players capable of playback of MP4 content outnumbers the people who actually live in the home. As a result, many consumers have the need arise to convert videos to MP4 to playback on their iPad, iPod, or personal computer. Unfortunately, the process to convert videos is not yet streamlined or made “consumer-proof” to make this an easy process. There are a variety of options available to the end-user to perform this task based on the source Read More

Two common video files that are found on the Internet include FLV (Flash Video) and MPEG (Motion Pictures Expert Group). While both are extremely easy to view and store, many computer users still prefer to convert Flash files to MPEG (specifically MPEG-2) for viewing on either PC Based media player or home DVD players. While it is easy to convert one type of file to the other, it is important to be aware of each file's attributes. What is a Flash File (FLV)? Flash files are used primarily on the Read More

MP4 has emerged as the most commonly accepted multimedia standard on the Internet. It boasts the same audio and video quality found on DVDs and is rated at a higher quality than the MP2 and MP3 formats. The format is also optimized to stream on the web, however, a number of audio playback devices continue to be slow adopters of the MP4 format. As a result, a common task that arises for the end-user is to convert MP4 to MP3. How Many Types of MP4 Formats Are There? The power Read More