FFmpeg to convert 3gp

[David_UK]

I have an old version of ffmpeg (windows v7906) which converts 3gp to VirtualDub compatible AVI thus:
ffmpeg7906 -i video.3gp -vcodec huffyuv -acodec mp3 video.avi
But my newer version (v12665, substituting -acodec libmp3lame) fails with:
Unsupported codec (id=73728) for input stream #0.1
when
Stream #0.1(jpn): Audio: samr / 0x726D6173, 8000 Hz, mono

As an intermediate level user, can anyone suggest how I can use the newer version - parameters to define maybe?

Thanks

[45tripp]

yeah, you need one with libamr.
which is no longer free, hence not distributable.
so you won't find newer versions.

you could probably scour around for some release from last year, still laying about the net.

or you could build your own with the libs.

or you could splash cash at me and we'd pretend you made it yourself :P


tripp

[GMaq]

Hi,

Do you have to have the newest version? In my experience it sometimes breaks more than it fixes. Windows version -9017 is bulletproof and still has AMR support.

It may be available here in the archives:
http://arrozcru.no-ip.org/ffmpeg/

Otherwise the previous Windows version of WinFF here has it included:
http://winff.googlecode.com/files/winff0.422setup.exe

[David_UK]

Thanks both. Great info! If it's not supported anymore I'm happy to just use the older version for these conversions.

The latest windows version I found here that supports it is 7906. I don't know how to build, compile or otherwise so I only use the ready-to-go downloads.

Thanks for the link to WinFF - the older one works fine for 3gp conversion, and although the 'standalone' version didn't work for me, installing and then copying the program file folder to a usb drive works fine (change file location in preferences). Converting to VCD then gives a usable mpeg format for use in Windows Movie Maker or VirtualDub - ideal for those not used to ffmpeg from the command line - a great tool.

Many thanks.

[45tripp]

In my experience it sometimes breaks more than it fixes.

ffmpeg never breaks more than it fixes

It may be available here in the archives:
http://arrozcru.no-ip.org/ffmpeg/

is temporarily down.
in case you're wondering

Thanks for the link to WinFF -

i prefer Avanti



tripp

[David_UK]

Tripp
Avanti looks good too, though possibly more flexible than I need at the moment. Thanks for the link. Yes I noted arrozcru didn't work, but I've found links to several windows builds so I have quite a few versions.
Cheers for your help.