Anyone using Pavtube Video Converter? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Wisener · October 17th, 2017, 12:24 PM

I want to convert my 4K mov videos to avi. I am filming using a phantom 4 pro drone and editing in Vegas. Suggestions for converting files to ahi?

Is Pavtube Video Converter good?

Seth Bloombaum · October 17th, 2017, 06:58 PM

I don't have any direct experience with Pavtube, but I distrust all such video converters. Over the years, I've been burned a few times when I've tried to use them. "Burned" meaning it doesn't work, seems to be a vehicle for malware, includes its own non-standard codecs that overwrite your good ones, or just looks sketchy. Again, I've never looked at Pavtube - it may be great for all I know.

A problem for Vegas on Windows users is that Apple discontinued Quicktime for Window a few years ago.

Magix responded with their own QT decoder, and it's a needed function. Are you using current Vegas? If so your problem may be solved.

Good alternatives would include conversion on a Mac, probably to something other than AVI, say, DNxHD, or, a high bitrate h.264/MP4.

Or, on a PC, it may be that the freeware version of Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve will convert it. If so, that would be a very good choice.

Nate Haustein · October 17th, 2017, 09:28 PM

I’ve purchased and used iSkysoft video converter for when I need odd format conversions. It also converts my H.265 DJI files to ProRes or whatever else you might prefer. For the price, it’s been pretty solid over the years, and I don’t THINK it’s given me any viruses. Also let’s you rip YouTube videos...

Jeff Wisener · October 20th, 2017, 04:23 AM

I thought I would give folks an update. I purchased Pavtube video converter. I was also using Adobe Premier 2017 CC to convert to AVI but I had to do it one file at a time, too time consuming. Anyways, I am pleased with Pavtube, is converting my Drone MOV 4K files which was the problem.

I am using an older version of Vegas and it prefers AVI vs MOV or MP4 which freeze up the PC. For the record I got an intel i7 chip, 8 gb of ram 64 bit.

PS: Seth, no, I am using Vegas Platinum 9. I love it but maybe I should upgrade to the most current version of "Pro"? Do you think it would convert my files and/or deal with them within Vegas Pro 14 or 15? What other advantages would I get with upgrading? Sell me on some bells and whistles of it because I really like the Vegas Platinum 9. Thanks for input!

October 17th, 2017, 12:24 PM	#1
Jeff Wisener Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca & Bali Indonesia Posts: 158	Anyone using Pavtube Video Converter? I want to convert my 4K mov videos to avi. I am filming using a phantom 4 pro drone and editing in Vegas. Suggestions for converting files to ahi? Is Pavtube Video Converter good?

October 17th, 2017, 06:58 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Anyone using Pavtube Video Converter? I don't have any direct experience with Pavtube, but I distrust all such video converters. Over the years, I've been burned a few times when I've tried to use them. "Burned" meaning it doesn't work, seems to be a vehicle for malware, includes its own non-standard codecs that overwrite your good ones, or just looks sketchy. Again, I've never looked at Pavtube - it may be great for all I know. A problem for Vegas on Windows users is that Apple discontinued Quicktime for Window a few years ago. Magix responded with their own QT decoder, and it's a needed function. Are you using current Vegas? If so your problem may be solved. Good alternatives would include conversion on a Mac, probably to something other than AVI, say, DNxHD, or, a high bitrate h.264/MP4. Or, on a PC, it may be that the freeware version of Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve will convert it. If so, that would be a very good choice. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

October 17th, 2017, 09:28 PM	#3
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Anyone using Pavtube Video Converter? I’ve purchased and used iSkysoft video converter for when I need odd format conversions. It also converts my H.265 DJI files to ProRes or whatever else you might prefer. For the price, it’s been pretty solid over the years, and I don’t THINK it’s given me any viruses. Also let’s you rip YouTube videos... __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

October 20th, 2017, 04:23 AM	#4
Jeff Wisener Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca & Bali Indonesia Posts: 158	Re: Anyone using Pavtube Video Converter? I thought I would give folks an update. I purchased Pavtube video converter. I was also using Adobe Premier 2017 CC to convert to AVI but I had to do it one file at a time, too time consuming. Anyways, I am pleased with Pavtube, is converting my Drone MOV 4K files which was the problem. I am using an older version of Vegas and it prefers AVI vs MOV or MP4 which freeze up the PC. For the record I got an intel i7 chip, 8 gb of ram 64 bit. PS: Seth, no, I am using Vegas Platinum 9. I love it but maybe I should upgrade to the most current version of "Pro"? Do you think it would convert my files and/or deal with them within Vegas Pro 14 or 15? What other advantages would I get with upgrading? Sell me on some bells and whistles of it because I really like the Vegas Platinum 9. Thanks for input!