YouTube - Convert audio file to video
I have a user that's got an audio file they want to put on YouTube and add a image to it as a movie format. There are instructions on YouTube to do so, but I think they are outdated. Searching for Windows Live Movie Maker gives me all sorts of garbage that's just going to infect me Windows 7 workstation. Does anyone have a good program to use, or a link to download Movie Maker (I think Microsoft had it hit end of life Jan 10, 2017).
How to convert audio files if you use Windows
You can use free programs like Windows Live Movie Maker to add an image to an audio track so you can convert it into a .WMV video file. After you’ve converted the file, you can then upload it to YouTube.
Here’s how you convert audio tracks into .WMV video files on Windows Live Movie Maker:
Part 1: Select your audio and image files
Select Add videos and Photos from the bar at the top, then choose an image from your computer. This image will be displayed in your slideshow.
Click Add music and select your audio track.
Part 2: Adjust the image to fit the audio track
To make sure the file is properly uploaded on YouTube, you’ll need to adjust the duration of the image to match the duration of the audio track on your timeline.
Double click the green audio bar in the timeline, which will display “End point”. Copy the End point number (e.g. 261.49).
Double click the image thumbnail in the timeline, and enter a duration equal to the length of the audio track. For example, if the audio track has a length of 261.49 the image duration should be adjusted to 261.49 as well.
Part 3: Save your file
Choose Recommended for this project.
After naming your movie, click Save.
How to convert audio files if you use Windows
You can use free programs like Windows Live Movie Maker to add an image to an audio track so you can convert it into a .WMV video file. After you’ve converted the file, you can then upload it to YouTube.
Here’s how you convert audio tracks into .WMV video files on Windows Live Movie Maker:
Part 1: Select your audio and image files
Select Add videos and Photos from the bar at the top, then choose an image from your computer. This image will be displayed in your slideshow.
Click Add music and select your audio track.
Part 2: Adjust the image to fit the audio track
To make sure the file is properly uploaded on YouTube, you’ll need to adjust the duration of the image to match the duration of the audio track on your timeline.
Double click the green audio bar in the timeline, which will display “End point”. Copy the End point number (e.g. 261.49).
Double click the image thumbnail in the timeline, and enter a duration equal to the length of the audio track. For example, if the audio track has a length of 261.49 the image duration should be adjusted to 261.49 as well.
Part 3: Save your file
Choose Recommended for this project.
After naming your movie, click Save.
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you could also try Avidemux
http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/
just a note: freemake video converter is not a video editor...
this requires an app that can open a music (.mp3) file and an image (.jpg) file
if you can install from the link by:Ramin (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/) ok
if not, then try to install from my link (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/)
I have a user that's got an audio file they want to put on YouTube and add a image to it as a movie format
this requires an app that can open a music (.mp3) file and an image (.jpg) file
if you can install from the link by:Ramin (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/) ok
if not, then try to install from my link (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/)
It's not easy to do this in youtube as you have an image and want to add an audio to it.
Upload your image then the music to you tube and make it private then in the video editor add the music.
https://www.youtube.com/editor
Windows movie make is the simplest and free, windows live is an older version the last latest was is 2012. If you would like a better format than WMV.
moviemaker is a software for Microsoft and as it's obsolete you can still get it from .org which is a good safe place
http://www.windows-movie-maker.org/ 2012
Keep the installer so you can use it on different systems.
WMM can also import and save video in different formats now other than WMV, I save them as mp4.
In order to use WMM 2012 you need to be using the latest video drivers for your card from your manufacturer Nvidia if nvidia.
I just drag and drop the picture on then do the same drag and drop the audio on it appears below,
Use wav or a small piece of music since an image is small or you'll have to do more adjusting for a larger audio file.
Highlight the image> then at the top of MM click on Video tools then adjust the time length, it show 7.00 that's secs.
Adjust to however many secs the audio is.
Then click on the home tab top left next to file. To return to the main
play it.
If ok save by going to file then select the out put format.
Dont upload directly to youtube from MM it's not as good if it works as you have to log in usually fails just save it then upload.
Otherwise you could capture the image in VLC http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html, open VLC then VIEW tick to show advanced controls> record > ( red button).
play the image/drag and drop pause VLC so just an image stays there then use the record screen button ( red) for the duration of the music piece so it matches,
vlc will save it as mp4.
I used this to create black custom Start/End credits black screen for my video where I can add captions.
Then drag and drop that now video of an image onto WMM then add drag and drop your audio on. save it
Done.
If you need to do this often it's worth just buying a simple video editing.
I use cyberlink Power director Ultra x64.
It's 70% off atm
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/edms/ppc/video-editing-software/powerdirector/15/40-40-45P_Easter/au/index_adr_bot_q4h_cp_bun_pdvd.jsp
but there are cheaper
Avs4You is great and is a subscription, one year costs 39 dollars or unlimited for 59 dollars
http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Editor.aspx?__c=1
reviews for it
https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.avs4you.com
Any questions. Lets us know
Regards Merete
Upload your image then the music to you tube and make it private then in the video editor add the music.
https://www.youtube.com/editor
Windows movie make is the simplest and free, windows live is an older version the last latest was is 2012. If you would like a better format than WMV.
moviemaker is a software for Microsoft and as it's obsolete you can still get it from .org which is a good safe place
http://www.windows-movie-maker.org/ 2012
Keep the installer so you can use it on different systems.
WMM can also import and save video in different formats now other than WMV, I save them as mp4.
In order to use WMM 2012 you need to be using the latest video drivers for your card from your manufacturer Nvidia if nvidia.
I just drag and drop the picture on then do the same drag and drop the audio on it appears below,
Use wav or a small piece of music since an image is small or you'll have to do more adjusting for a larger audio file.
Highlight the image> then at the top of MM click on Video tools then adjust the time length, it show 7.00 that's secs.
Adjust to however many secs the audio is.
Then click on the home tab top left next to file. To return to the main
play it.
If ok save by going to file then select the out put format.
Dont upload directly to youtube from MM it's not as good if it works as you have to log in usually fails just save it then upload.
Otherwise you could capture the image in VLC http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html, open VLC then VIEW tick to show advanced controls> record > ( red button).
play the image/drag and drop pause VLC so just an image stays there then use the record screen button ( red) for the duration of the music piece so it matches,
vlc will save it as mp4.
I used this to create black custom Start/End credits black screen for my video where I can add captions.
Then drag and drop that now video of an image onto WMM then add drag and drop your audio on. save it
Done.
If you need to do this often it's worth just buying a simple video editing.
I use cyberlink Power director Ultra x64.
It's 70% off atm
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/edms/ppc/video-editing-software/powerdirector/15/40-40-45P_Easter/au/index_adr_bot_q4h_cp_bun_pdvd.jsp
but there are cheaper
Avs4You is great and is a subscription, one year costs 39 dollars or unlimited for 59 dollars
http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Editor.aspx?__c=1
reviews for it
https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.avs4you.com
Any questions. Lets us know
Regards Merete
What you want to do is basically create a "slideshow with music" but with a single image. Most video editing tools should be able to do this, including some web based ones.
I found an online video editor called Kizoa that looks pretty straightforward on uploading pictures and music and making a slideshow. You need to create an account to download the finished video, or post it directly to Youtube or Facebook:
https://www.kizoa.com/
Be sure to adjust the slide length for the photo; it defaults to 3 seconds.
I found an online video editor called Kizoa that looks pretty straightforward on uploading pictures and music and making a slideshow. You need to create an account to download the finished video, or post it directly to Youtube or Facebook:
https://www.kizoa.com/
Be sure to adjust the slide length for the photo; it defaults to 3 seconds.
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Downloaded Movie maker and was able to upload file to YouTube.
I'm glad I could help, and Thanks.
HD Video Converter Factory is also useful. It's a Windows-based application and can convert audio files.
I would recommend using an online tool like Audioship.io.
- Pick the audio file you want to upload to Youtube
- Authenticate to YouTube
- Choose the image you like as background or pick one of the provided ones
- Click on "Post all videos to YouTube". It will take about 20 seconds for a 4-minute audio file
Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities.
Avidemux is available for Linux, BSD, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows under the GNU GPL license. The program was written from scratch by Mean, but code from other people and projects has been used as well. Patches, translations and even bug reports are always welcome.
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