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Anonymous Posted on Apr 23, 2009

How do I convert AVI files to MP4 files using Premiere Elements 4

I have Adobe Premiere Elements 4 on my laptop, and the help function isn't very helpful, nor is the manual. I have .avi video files from my digital camera that I want to put on my iPod Touch, but they must first be converted to .mp4 (MPEG-4) files. Premiere Elements 4 should be able to do it, but the stupid program wants to turn every job into a 'project' first instead of just converting formats. I don't want to turn my video clips into 'projects' or add opening titles, etc. -- all I want to do is convert a few video clips to .mp4 format. Help!! Anyone know how to do this? Thanks in advance.

ps -- I figure Premiere Elements should be able to convert to .flv files, too; if you also know how to do that, please include in your post. Thanks!

  • Anonymous Apr 23, 2009

    Yeah, I've tried other free or trial software, and that stuff didn't
    work; I suppose I'll try the ones you mentioned -- BUT THAT DOESN'T
    ANSWER MY QUESTION: I want to know how to convert files with Premiere
    Elements 4! What's the point of having Premiere Elements if I can't
    use it??

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