Convert Video Files to Another Format


One way to convert video files from one format to another is to use the CloudConvert Google App.  Here are the steps.

Upload a file to Google Drive.

Right click on it, and hover over Open with

If you see CloudConvert, select it. 

Open with CloudConvert


If you don't see it as an option, click on Connect more apps.  From there search for CloudConnect and install it.


Now go back to your list of files, right-click on the file, hover over Open with, and select CloudConvert.

You will see this:

Convert screen with red arrows to mp4, Google Drive, and Convert


It will have selected the file you clicked on, you can select the output file format (here we have chosen .mp4).  Click Save output files to Google Drive, then click Convert.  It may take a while depending on the size of the file. When it's finished, the file will be in your Google Drive or you can download it.

Cloud Convert Finished
File conversion finished

 

If you have more questions, email ITHELP@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3494.



Article ID: 724
Created: January 29, 2019
Last Updated: June 18, 2024
Author: Laurie Sherrod

Online URL: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=724