Videos

Every time I try using videos I’ve uploaded on to my computer on Windows Movie Maker, it won’t let me import it. I upload the video from my camera on to my computer and save it in the "My Videos" folder. Then, when I select "Import Videos" on Movie Maker, the file doesn’t show up. I have a Nikon Coolpix camera and a Dell laptop. Anyone know how to fix this problem?

Hi Lin,

There should be a setting on your Nikon that can change the types of files your movies are saved as. If not, you can always try a file converter online.

Also, just as a helpful link, here’s the Movie Maker site that explains how to transfer videos from your devices to your computer: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/DLmovies.mspx.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team

3 Responses

1. Todd M Says:
   January 27th, 2010 at 11:59 am

   Windows Movie Maker might not recognize the file type. If I remember correctly, Nikon cameras save video in a .MOV format. Try using a program that can handle .MOV file types like Sony Vegas.
   References :

2. Elvis Says:
   January 27th, 2010 at 12:23 pm

   you need to download quicktime player
   it won’t work in the movie maker
   References :

3. RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] Says:
   January 27th, 2010 at 12:32 pm

   Hi Lin,

   There should be a setting on your Nikon that can change the types of files your movies are saved as. If not, you can always try a file converter online.

   Also, just as a helpful link, here’s the Movie Maker site that explains how to transfer videos from your devices to your computer: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/DLmovies.mspx.

   Hope this helps!

   Cheers,
   Ron
   Windows Outreach Team
   References :

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