I can't find a converter that recognizes a .mv_ file, which is how all my videos have exported. How can I ensure all my videos are mp4? When you go to the option to export, you see various options (mpeg, avi, windows media export, etc). When I see the file in my downloaded folder the extension says .MV_.
Welcome to the Magix user to user forums.
Can I suggest that you read the included manual, it's available to download under the Help menu!
I say this because you have made a very fundamental mistake in your understanding of how Movie Studio works. Your .MV files are NOT exports from the app; they are the Movie Studio "Project" files. They contain NO audio or video; they are, in simplistic terms, a database of the edit decisions you made when preparing/editing your video. Hence, they are proprietary to Magix Movie Studio, Photostory Deluxe and/or Video Pro X, which is why you cannot play or view them with any video player app., other than those three Magix products.
When you chose to "Save" your project, it is this project file you saved. To make your file available and viewable by anyone else you need to Export your project. You've clearly found the Export item under the File menu; you need to click on it and you will see a second menu list open. Find the option "Video as MPEG-4", that is what will produce your mp4 copy!
When you click on that Export option you will be confronted with a plethora of choices. Initially choose whichever default MS has selected for you (it should correspond to the format, frame rate etc. of your source video file). If it does not, you may need to make changes to the various options you see, but I would suggest you try these changes only after you are rather more experienced in using the app.
If you are still confused can I suggest you also go to the Tutorials section of this web site and look for the excellent "beginner" tutorials from user @browj2 (John Brown).
HTH
Jeff
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I have exported the video to every option listed. The file is visible in my folder after it's been exported. When I go to convert the files, the error message says that the file type is not recognized.
@Chris-Royster If you have Exported your video check the destination you sent it to.
When you did export the movie did you see this progress window pop up?
When I go to convert the files, the error message says that the file type is not recognized.
Why do you need to convert your exported files? What format are they currently in? (As already explained, .MV or .MVP are project files so what file extension is showing for your exported files?) And what format are you wanting to convert them to?
Jeff
@Gid correct, I saw the progress window that you have shown after I selected the option in your first screenshot. But when it completes and I view in my folder, I go to check properties, the extension doesn't show .mp4 it shows innovativeenterprisespromo_BAK8.MV_
But, please look again at the first screenshot which @Gid posted, especially the highlighted line. For your exports, what does your screen show as the destination where your exported files will be stored?
Again, I need to say (sorry but you do keep mentioning them) your BAK8.MV is NOT A VIDEO FILE. It is your MMS project file! As such there is no conversion of it either needed or possible.
Jeff
When I go to convert the files, the error message says that the file type is not recognized.
Why do you need to convert your exported files? What format are they currently in? (As already explained, .MV or .MVP are project files so what file extension is showing for your exported files?) And what format are you wanting to convert them to?
Jeff
I have a website that does not allow for a video to be uploaded, they want a youtube link, so I have to upload video to youtube. I recorded the video on my laptop however because I had to edit it, I used Movie Studio to edit. Prior to getting this 2024 version, I would export the video into mp4 and then be able to upload.
Pls show full screenshots of what you are doing, press the windows key + Shift + S all at the same time
The screen will go dark & this will show at the top of the screen, choose the Window Snip, click on the screen. the captured pic will show in the Notifications bottom right of the screen, Save it.
You can upload the pics on here using the arrow button next to the smiley at the top of a new comment,
Post a picture of every step you make when exporting, more pictures the better 👍
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PS, after you've exported your movie from MS (Movie Studio) you can then upload to YT, there's no need for further editing or converting.
I used Movie Studio to edit. Prior to getting this 2024 version, I would export the video into mp4 and then be able to upload.
Chris, are you new to this version? The old version of Movie Studio, made by Sony, was completely different. Knowing that may help us with advice.
xxxxBAK.MV_ files are your project backup files. They (up to 9 of them in sequence) will be in the same folder that your project file, the MVP, is. That folder is possibly not the folder you're saving your exported MP4s to. As Jeff has pointed out, the MPV and the MV_ files are not your final, exported video file.
Your exported MP4s will be in the folder that is shown on the Export screen, has highlighted by Gid above. Here's another example:
Here, my MP4 export will go into the F:\Family Videos\Family Videos 2024 folder.