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Avast HTML file conversion

Magpie - 29-9-2018 at 11:31

I have an Avast HTML video file that I need to convert so that it can be posted in this forum. Can anyone tell me how to do this? This needs to be a file that can be uploaded thru YouTube.

Many thanks in advance.

[Edited on 29-9-2018 by Magpie]

j_sum1 - 29-9-2018 at 13:35

I use format factory for video conversions. I have not heard of avast format however.

streety - 29-9-2018 at 14:30

If you are comfortable with the command line ffmpeg is a very capable piece of software.

I thought avast made anti-virus software so I'm also unsure what exactly you have.

andy1988 - 29-9-2018 at 14:39

Quote: Originally posted by Magpie  
I have an Avast HTML video file that I need to convert so that it can be posted in this forum. Can anyone tell me how to do this?


VLC should be able to convert it. Open the file, click convert/save at the bottom.

Also I think ffmpeg is packaged with VLC, so you should be able to use that ffmpeg on the command line on whatever OS you have:
ffmpeg -i yourinputfile out.mp4

[Edited on 29-9-2018 by andy1988]

Magpie - 29-9-2018 at 18:25

I am trying these file converters but having no luck. There's always some hangup along the way in the download or execution. So, if you have any other ideas please keep them coming.

CouchHatter - 30-9-2018 at 17:22

NCH Prism Video Converter is what I use to convert video formats, PM me if you want a copy.

I haven't ever heard of an avast HTML video file. If you upload it to Dropbox or Mega or somewhere else, we can see what you're working with. In my experience HTML files don't actually contain much besides text.