Mov Mts Files And Youtube Downloader

[NorfolkNog]

I wonder if any of you technical experts can help?

I took a number of time lapse videos on our recent trip. However the camcorder has stored them as MOV MTS files and I cannot get them to play on either my computer or tablet (Windows/Android). Is there a way of converting them to say MP4 format? 

Also I used to use a free YouTube downloader program but it appears that this is no longer supported. Is there a similar program out there which can download and store YouTube videos? 

Any help would be gratefully received!

[webntweb]

There is something called Any Video Convertor (AVC) which was available free for Windows. Don't know if it converts from your format but probably worth a look. I have used the Mac version successfully.

[oldgregg]

Handbrake is free and pretty good....

https://handbrake.fr/

I have Adobe Media Encoder at work but end up using Handbrake more often.

[Smoggy]

4k video downloader is good for youtube and misses out all the ads.

[grendel]

youtube itself has a download option on videos (its under the 3 dots if its not directly visible.)

[Smoggy]

I think the download option is a paid upgrade.

[grendel]

nope, I dont have  paid membership, i do have to log in however

[NorfolkNog]

Many thanks for the advice folks 

Yes, tried the YouTube option but seemed to be 30 day trial? Will try signing in too. 

Downloaded the 4k and that seems to work a treat and very simple to use (needs to be for me) 

Also downloaded the Handbrake program successfully but havn't had chance to try it yet. 

There seems to be all manner of programs if you Google them but I am wary about downloading them without a reccomendation hence your advice is much appreciated! 

[DAVIDH]

23 hours ago, Smoggy said:

4k video downloader is good for youtube and misses out all the ads.

Another recommendation for 4K

[HEM]

On 24/02/2023 at 12:30, oldgregg said:

Handbrake is free and pretty good....

https://handbrake.fr/

I have Adobe Media Encoder at work but end up using Handbrake more often.

I have Handbrake installed on my PC - its a tool frequently recommended on the Adobe Premiere Elements user forum.

I have used it when I accidently changed the setting on my CamCorder to Dolby 5.1 & had
to use Handbrake to convert the video clips to stereo audio.