FAQ for Leawo Video ConverterNT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7

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1. Does the program work with Windows Vista OS?
2. When I am trying to input files, a dialog box will pop up, why?
3. What does the item "target" mean on the top of the file list?
4. Can I set the output folder of my snapshot pictures?
5. Can I reformat the snapshot picture?
6. Can I rename the output file name?
7. Can I import audios?
8. My movie is with black margin, which takes much space in my cell phone's screen. Can I get rid of it?
9. When should I check the box "Deinterlace"? What's that?
10. Can I save my output settings as a profile for later use?
11. Can I set the priority of the conversion?
12. I am not satisfied with the output file? How can I make it better?
13. How can I get a smaller file size to save space?
14. If "Merge into one file" is selected, while each file with a different target video format, what will happen?
15. Why my DVD refuse to work, when I try to convert the video to DVD (*.vob) and burn it to my DVD disc?
16. Can I convert Flash Video like FLV to playback on iPad?
17. Can this iPad Converter convert video for iPod and iPhone as well?
18. I want to convert video to another resolution. How?

1. Does the program work with Windows Vista OS?
Yes. It supports Vista OS with both 32-bit and 64-bit Edition. Please do install the program under the Computer Administrator's Account with Vista OS. [ Top ]

2. When I am trying to input files, a dialog box will pop up, why?
Please make sure that you have installed the related codec on your computer. We recommend that you download Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) from http://www.cccp-project.net and ffdshow encoder/decoder settings file from http://www.leawo.com/download/ffdshow_setup.zip. Unzip the file and find ffdshow.reg to import ffdshow settings. [ Top ]

3. What does the item "target" mean on the top of the file list?
That is your target file format. It keeps with the format you choose in "Type".[ Top ]

4. Can I set the output folder of my snapshot pictures?
Yes. By "Menu > Preferences > Thumbnail > Save To" to set your image destination folder.[ Top ]

5. Can I reformat the snapshot picture?
Yes. By "Menu > Preferences > Thumbnail > Image format", you can select a desired image format. The default is JPEG.
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6. Can I rename the output file name?
Yes. Double click the file name in "Destination File", and rename it.[ Top ]

7. Can I import audios?
Yes. You can import audios to converter too.[ Top ]

8. My movie is with black margin, which takes much space in my cell phone's screen. Can I get rid of it?
Yes. By Customize > Crop> Letter Box, choose the item you want, and adjust the values below for a precise cropping.
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9. When should I check the box "Deinterlace"? What's that?
Deinterlace is aimed at a better video effect for CRT videos when playing on computer system. If your video is a TV video then, deinterlace will be of use.[ Top ]

10. Can I save my output settings as a profile for later use?
Yes. Please select a file and click on "Settings", then click "Save as" after you have all the items set. Name it in the box, and click "OK". You will find the name is in the list of "profile". If you check "Apply to all", then all the output files will under this profile. [ Top ]

11. Can I set the priority of the conversion?
Yes. When a file is selected, click "Move up" or "Move down" to adjust the sequence. Or, drag the selected file to the position you want it.[ Top ]

12. I am not satisfied with the output file? How can I make it better?
The output file quality depends largely on the source file. You may choose a higher bit rate or modify settings like contrast, dimensions, length, and audio volume, etc, if the output one are not as good as the original one. If the output quality still can not be improved, you may refer to the Help file or Email us directly at support#leawo.com (replace # with @).[ Top ]

13. How can I get a smaller file size to save space?
File size decides on time duration and bit rate. You may try to adjust these parameters for a smaller file size. The shorter the time duration, the smaller the file size is. The lower the bit rate, the smaller the file size is. However, the video quality will not be so good if with a lower bit rate. Please do some test conversions for a proper video codec.[ Top ]

14. How can I merge video files into one single file?
Right click on the video files you want in the video processing list and select "Merge" option. The output video format is going to be the format of your first target file. [ Top ]

15. Why my DVD refuse to work, when I try to convert the video to DVD (*.vob) and burn it to my DVD disc?
Please check whether you have installed a DVD burner or writer on your computer! You may also need third-party DVD burner software to arrange the files. The default VOB is set with NTSC Video Standard. You may click "Settings > Profile > Video > Standard" to change the standard. Choose the standard for your region.[ Top ]
16. Can I convert Flash Video like FLV to playback on iPad?
Yes. You can. Leawo iPad Converter can convert various video formats to iPad compatible format, so you can enjoy flash video on iPad[ Top ]
17. Can this iPad Converter convert video for iPod and iPhone as well?
Yes. Leawo iPad Converter converts video to MOV or MP4 format which are compatible with iPad, iPod and iPhone. However, if you want to have the best output quality, please use Leawo iPod Converter or Leawo iPhone Converter.[ Top ]
18. I want to convert video to another resolution. How?
You may enter your specific resolution value directly in the value box of "Video Size" in "Settings" panel.[ Top ]