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Solved File extension headache.

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DOUGIE

DOUGIE

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This time, I would like some help.
I use a program which saves files in .asw format.
I wish to convert to .mp4 format.
Can't find a convertor which will do this.
Renaming the file extension doesn't work. It won't play, not even with VLC.
Any pointers?
Thanks.
 
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.asw as in ACDsee Slideshow Wizard files?
if so, and it's been a few years and many versions ago, but ACDsee used to let you save them in different formats, like .exe (from memory) - that's not an option?
I just checked some software I brought years ago that claims to convert 'almost anything', by Digiarty, but it can't handle .asw - sorry.
 
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Bruce said:
.asw as in ACDsee Slideshow Wizard files?
if so, and it's been a few years and many versions ago, but ACDsee used to let you save them in different formats, like .exe (from memory) - that's not an option?
I just checked some software I brought years ago that claims to convert 'almost anything', by Digiarty, but it can't handle .asw - sorry.
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Thanks for the reply, Bruce.
The software is DP animation maker. Paid.
I managed to save as a Giff, but animation speed wrong.
I managed to save as .exe. Plays fine for me but cant post image on the Forums.
They are snow falling images and animation speed is very important.
Thought I would get in early before christmas, and get this sorted
I can do it with Photoshop but takes longer than a pregnancy to get it perfect. And only then with a program and a plug in.
DP animation is so easy if I can sort .asw to .mp4.
I will keep trying different methods.Maybe someone has a fix for this.
 
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The only solution is to drop that easy program, with the proprietary extension that will only open in that program.

I searched yesterday for awhile and the only thing to open the file you have is the Desktop Paint program.

I even checked to see if VLC and IrfanView had some sort of plugin that might open that file. The answer is no.
 
#7
UPDATE.
After two days, finally I am able to play this correctly
Managed to export as an .AVI. Biggest issue has been rendering correctly.
Then I found WMP was a blank when I tried to play. VLC was also a blank and wouldn't play .AVI's.
Next I downloaded mega codec pack and installed. Then WMP played the .AVI
I googled why my 64bit VLC won't play .AVI's. Guy on the net said install 32bit VLC on my 64bit system.
This worked but graphics not as good as I would have expected from VLC.
I then installed GOM Player and played straight away, and graphics nice.
Was chatting with Gus, and he said to try POTPLAYER as well, and I will.
I would like to thank everyone who took the time to help. Much appreciated.
I am now a happy Bunny.
This thread can be marked "Solved"
 
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