Post by: Jack W on September 06, 2011, 01:27:24 PM
Many of the files are MPEG movie files (audio only). Some are MP3 - no problem with these.
The MPEGs play fine on my iMac using Quicktime.
I want to convert these to MP3 format so I can play them on my Sony car stereo.
Any such free program available?
To push the envelope, I would like to convert the contents of folders.
Jack
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 06, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
However, I thought QuickTime now save an audio file as MP3 natively now.
And then there is iTunes... You might be able to create an empty disk image and 'burn' an MP3 CD to it?
Post by: Paddy on September 06, 2011, 04:58:57 PM
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
There are two versions there - an earlier one and a more recent beta one. Not sure which to suggest, but they're both free.
Post by: Jack W on September 06, 2011, 08:19:54 PM
Neither showed MP3 as a valid export.
Zilch
Post by: Paddy on September 06, 2011, 08:47:12 PM
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/kb/1065.html
Post by: dolphin on September 06, 2011, 11:48:10 PM
Any Video Converter
I know it says Video converter, but also has an Audio tab. It does support MP3.
Post by: Highmac on September 07, 2011, 03:04:34 AM
My method for creating MP3s using MPEG Streamclip and iTunes..... Fiddly but free
Open the file in MPEG Streamclip (the beta is aimed at Snow Leopard, the other for earlier big cats).
Go to File/Export Audio. As mentioned, there is no option for MP3; I export to AIFF which I'm given to understand is lossless so at least the quality should stay the same.
If you want to do any editing of the AIFF you can use your favourite audio program
Otherwise, drag the AIFF file on to iTunes icon and it will load it it in, still as an AIFF (which will be a relatively big file, but suitable for burning to standard audio CD);
In iTunes Preferences - go to Import Settings button/Import Using - choose MP3 from the Dropdown and choose from three standard settings. Or use Custom which opens up more options. Then close the Prefs window.
Now go back to the main iTunes window and highlight the file or files you want to convert; go to Advanced and you now have the option to Create MP3 Version. A greyed out version of the file will appear and stay greyed out until conversion is complete. You can highlight several files, but it will only convert one at a time. Be patient - it may take a while, depending on your setup, but you'll get a chime when it's finished.
Voila! - MP3!
Post by: Jack W on September 07, 2011, 07:06:39 AM
Switch brought up switch_setup.exe - I suppose for windows.
Roy,
Any video converter won't work with the mpeg files - can't drag them in.
Highmac,
I will play around with your idea when I have more time.
Thanks to all who responded, and your suggestions.
This really can't be that hard.
When I have more time!!!
Thanks,
Jack
Post by: Jack W on September 07, 2011, 07:19:43 AM
Found the Intel Mac version of Switch. (V4.1.5) (at the NCH site)
It works like a charm!
You can load multiple files into it, specify output format and folder to store converted files, etc.
Converts one file at a time, but is pretty darn fast!
Thanks!!!
Jack
Post by: Paddy on September 07, 2011, 09:43:04 AM
Here's the Mac version: http://www.nch.com.au/switch/mp3.html
Post by: Highmac on September 07, 2011, 12:56:53 PM
For the benefit of anybody who finds this through a search, I forgot to mention that Streamclip can extract audio from EyeTV files.
In Streamclip, Open Files, navigate to the EyeTV archive folder; at the bottom of the window, change the dropdown from Video Files to All Files (not Audio). This will open the package and you can then open the MPG in Streamclip and Export Audio.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on September 07, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
