Why can't I import my videos?

What do you do if you cant import videos on movie maker?

• Answer:

  If you are unable to import a video into Windows Movie Maker, the file you are trying to import is very likely incompatible with the program. Not every video format is compatible with Windows Movie Maker. These video formats (file name extensions) are the only ones you can import into WMM: asf, .avi, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, .wmv Check to see what file name extension (format) the video contains by right-clicking the video and choosing Properties from the drop-down menu. Note the extension. Is it one of those listed above? If not, the file will need to be converted before it can be imported/edited in Windows Movie Maker. Download and install a video converter. (Video converters are available for free online. Simply Google: free video converters). Once you have a converter installed, open the program. Locate and add the video file to be converted. Follow the conversion instructions ensuring the 'Output Source' format is compatible with Windows Movie Maker. Be sure to choose your output path (saving destination following conversion) as well. If the video is successfully converted to a format compatible with Windows Movie Maker, you will be able to import and edit the file in the program.