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Question

How do I compress an AVI file

by Jul 16, 2011 8:53AM PDT

I've never compressed a file before & I need some assistance on how to compress an AVI file.

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It's already compressed.
by Forum moderator Jul 16, 2011 8:55AM PDT

You're done!

Maybe your question was how to make it smaller? If so, you'll have to give up something. What are you willing to give up?
Bob

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I guess
by Moondusted Jul 16, 2011 8:59AM PDT

I should have said make it smaller, lol. Any suggestions for a good (not so expensive) program?

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Too many to list.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 16, 2011 9:20AM PDT

But to make it smaller, NONE will do that unless you give up pixels, resolution, etc.

FREE TITLES I USE?

HANDBRAKE
Virtual Dub

However none will allow any significant video to be emailed. Let's hope you are not trying to email a video.

-> For that you use DROPBOX.
Bob

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