How to import/edit MVI files in Pinnacle Studio flawlessly?

How can I convert .MVI files so that they can be used in Pinnacle Studio?

I either need a free downloadable programme that will allow me to convert the full length of the videos, or I need a different Pinnacle Studio that will allow .MVI format files. Any suggestions?

As you see, some Canon digital still cameras (Powershot A75, A63, S410 etc), are capable of shooting a limited amount of video, since there is no tape, it is saved as an MVI file format. However, the MVI file format is not compatible with other programs. Even windows media player refuse to play MVI file. Besides, editing software like Windows movie maker and Pinnacle Studio do not work with the format. Because of this, the files need to be converted to a format that is more widely used, such as AVI so that these videos shot with still camera can be played and edited as easily as other common videos. This guide is to tell how to do that.

Introduction & Requirements
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Download and install Pavtube MVI Video Converter

Pavtube Video Converter is an easy-use-to use yet powerful video transcoding software. The output files created by the program can are compatible with lots of video editing programs including Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, Avid, Ulead VideoStudio Plus, Pinnacle Studio, CyberLink PowerDirector, etc. To be honest, i really like the software. Very quick conversions and lots of file format options. I find the software doing a Google search for video converters.

The Conversion Process
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Step 1. After installing, run the top MVI Video Converter for Pinnacle Studio, click “Add” to load MVI files or directly drag the files into file list. By default, the files are selected. If you would like to join all the selected files together, check the box of Merge into one. You could view the files in preview window, simply highlight the file and click play button.

Step 2. Click “Format” bar to determine output format. Follow Common Video -> DivX AVI – Audio Video Interleaved(DivX)(*.avi). Click “Settings” if you’d like to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sampling rate, bit rate, channels. Do not forget to click “Step 2. ” to confirm your settings. Then type in a desired output location in the “Step 2 ” box.

Step 3. Click “Convert” to start converting MVI files to AVI. You could set auto shutdown in progress window or leave it there and come back later. After conversion you could edit the converted video in Pinnacle Studio, and make a film out of it or burn it onto DVD.

There you have it. Pretty Simple! Now you could import and edit the MVI files in Pinnacle Studio without problems as you like. Hope the article helps.