| Macvide FlashVideo Converter is a powerful and | | | | field. |
| versatile program for converting any flash video file | | | | |
| to one of many popular video formats including | | | | - Select the Recording Audio Device. The default |
| iPhone/iPod mp4, Mobile .3gp and MPEG2. Converted | | | | “MacVide Audio Connector” is recommended. |
| movies can be saved for custom editing, or recorded | | | | - Select the format of the output file. |
| for use in DVD players, or on iPod, iPhones and other | | | | Note: Selecting the format automatically updates the |
| mobile devices. Download a free trial version of | | | | file extension of the output filename entered in the |
| FlashVideo Converter today. | | | | “Video” field above. (See Step 2.) |
| Convert flash videos to MOV or MPEG2 format. | | | | - To modify the codec parameters click the |
| Video has become a mainstay on the web. And flash | | | | “Settings” button in the Video Format |
| is quickly becoming the format of choice for video on | | | | section. |
| the web. Having a good flash to video converter is a | | | | |
| necessity. Flash videos collected from the web can | | | | Adjust the height and width of the output file by |
| be converted into video files such as MOV for editing | | | | modifying the values in the “Width” and |
| into your projects and sharing on your iPod or iPhone, | | | | “Height” fields, or accept the defaults. |
| or converted to MPEG2 for DVD player compatibility. | | | | Note: Checking the “Proportional” box will |
| Step by step guide: How to Convert a swf Movie to | | | | maintain the movie’s original width to height ratio. |
| MOV, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, iPhone/iPod on Mac | | | | |
| Only is Mac based software. Windows users can use | | | | - Control the length of the output movie file by |
| Flash to Video Encoder | | | | checking the “Length” box and entering a |
| To Install FlashVideo Converter for Mac | | | | value, in seconds. For example to convert only the |
| - Download FlashVideo Converter for Mac. | | | | first 15 seconds of the flash video, check the |
| - Run the flashvideoconverter.dmg file from the | | | | “Length” box and enter “15”. |
| desktop, or download location. | | | | - Click the “Auto Stop” box to stop |
| - In the FlashVideo Converter window run the | | | | capturing video when the flash video ends. |
| "install.app" file. | | | | Note: If this box is not checked you may select the |
| - Follow the prompts to complete the install. | | | | “Stop” button to stop the video capture at |
| That's it. FlashVideo Converter is installed. You may | | | | any time. |
| delete the flashvideoconverter.dmg file from your | | | | - Click “Start Conversion” to start the |
| desktop or download location. | | | | conversion process. A “Grabbing” window will |
| Starting Macvide FlashVideo Converter for Mac | | | | appear and play the video as it is captured. |
| Before starting FlashVideo Converter close any | | | | |
| programs that run Flash SWF or FLV movies to | | | | When finished an “Export Media Progress” |
| prevent a jerking-effect on the output movie file. | | | | window will appear with a progress bar as the |
| Usually it's Safary, Camino or FireFox browsers. | | | | program converts the video file. |
| Converting a SWF Movie | | | | |
| | | | The Flash Video conversion is complete. Click |
| - Select the flash swf or flv movie file to convert by | | | | “Yes” to play the output file or navigate to |
| clicking the button to the right of the "Flash" fiels and | | | | the output location. |
| browsing to the file. | | | | |
| - Create a name for the output file. Click the button | | | | You have successfully converted a flash movia to |
| to the right of the “Video” field, then enter a | | | | video movie for editing, sharing or DVD recording. |
| name for the output file in the “Save As” | | | | |