How to Solve 'Failed to Import MP4 Videos to Sony Vegas'

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Why Do I Failed to Import MP4 Videos into Sony Vegas?

Sony Vegas is software for importing and editing videos and audio. You can use it if you intend to create audio or videos. Although it supports files in MP4 format, sometimes it may fail to import MP4 video and you may get an error message: right audio with a black screen or the file may not be recognized at all. This is because Sony Vegas does not support all MP4 codecs and that is why you may fail to import some MP4 files such as those recorded using GoPro HD or Hauppauge HD PVR.

Best Solution to Import MP4 Videos to Sony Vegas

The best solution to solve the problem of importing MP4 videos to Sony Vegas is to use iSkysoft MP4 codec - UniConverter for Mac to convert the files to a format that Sony Vegas can import. This consists of software for converting videos and audio from one format to the other. It provides more than 150 output formats including those supported by Sony Vegas such as AVI, WMV and MPEG-2. Its conversion rate is high at 90 times faster and it retains the original quality of images and audio. The tool can also be used to edit videos, burn DVDs and download online videos.

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Most Useful Software to Convert MP4 Videos for Sony Vegas:

  • Convert MP4 videos to Sony Vegas supported format with three steps.
  • Convert MP4 videos to 150+ video/audio formats.
  • Download online videos from various video-sharing sites, including YouTube, Facebook, Metacafe, Hulu, VEVO, Vimeo, etc.
  • Burn MP4 videos onto DVD.
  • Edit MP4 videos before conversion with its built-in video editor.
  • Preserve the original quality of images and audio after conversion.
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Step-by-step Guide to Convert MP4 Videos to Sony Vegas Supported Format with iSkysoft

Step 1. Import MP4 Files

Two methods are available that you can use to import files into the software. Drag the files and drop them into the open window. You can add a folder if you want to convert all the files in it. Or you can click "Files" > "Load Media Files" to achieve this.

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Step 2. Set Output Format

For the output, choose a format that is compatible with Sony Vegas. The software supports more than 70 formats. Click "Format" icon to choose from the given six categories. Here, you can choose "MOV", format supported by Sony Vegas, as an output format for your video.

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Step 3. Convert

By clicking the "Convert" button, you will start the conversion process. Once it is complete, a prompt message will appear requiring you to choose if to open the folder. You now have your Sony Vegas supported format videos.

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Why Choose UniConverter for Mac/Windows


 
Convert Videos/Audios The program converts almost all popular videos and audio formats. Some of the formats supported include AVI, MP4, MPG, MPEG, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, M4V, DPG, VOB for videos and MP3, M4A, AC3, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG for audio files.
Download Online Videos You are allowed to download online videos from sites like Youtube, Facebook, Hulu within the program, and directly convert them to devices like iPhone, iPad, etc.
Video Editing You can adjust your video aspect ratio and add special effects to your videos. Besides, you can also crop, trim or rotate your videos as well as add watermark and subtitles to your videos.
Burn to DVD Choose from the menu templates to burn your unique DVDs. You can also turn your DVD movies into various video formats for playback on mobile devices.

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Brian Fisher

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