Questions about video formats on the camera

**TheBundo** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 01:46 PM

On the Mogul, I could shoot a video in the .AVI format, but don't seem to be able to on the TP2. Other than mp4, everything seems to be some gp type of format. I always have to convert them to play them. What happened to .AVI a, and can it be added back?

Also are there any digital media convertor programs that work on the phone?

**TheBundo** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 02:31 PM

A little more info - both the H.263 and H.264 formats come with the extention "3gp", and neither play on my computer. I know I can get the codecs and/or software, but I'm looking at this from the perspective of those I have to send these videos to - they may not be up to date either. The mpeg4 format makes an mp4 file, which my computer opens using WinAmp. The 3gpp2 format make a 3g2 file, which opens with QuickTime.

None of these files open with the standard Windows player, at least with my codecs. But avi files do. Was the TP1 the same, and could you ever add formats? Or at least have an app on the phone to convert them in the field without having to have a laptop?

mountainwampus · #3 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 02:49 PM

I do a lot of video mail, and most phones have no trouble playing 3gp. I reckon mp4 will only play on "smarter" phones. Not sure about 3g2. As for PC playback, make sure to get VLC player. It plays EVERYTHING. One of my desert island apps.

As for converting them. Probably not gonna happen on the phone. I use SUPER for converting on my 'puter.