What is the easiest way to scale a Quicktime MOV to a different size in Windows?

Question

I've tried a ffmpeg, and it doesn't know how to read Quicktime MOV, neither does VirtualDub.

Avidemux crashes when I open the Quicktime MOV.

In Linux, I'd just use MEncoder, but I'm telling someone over the phone how to resize this 1080p MOV file, so having them use MEncoder in a command shell would be annoying.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

Handbrake can do this.

Handbrake seems to be the favourite amongst Super User users, and for good reason. It is open source, supports thousands of codecs, and is both basic AND advanced at the same time.

Answer 2

Sere this detailed article:
Step by Step - How to crop, resize and turn MOV videos from your digital camera.

It uses VirtualDub together with the Quicktime plugin for VirtualDub (read the readme file).

The article is very detailed, including many screenshots, so that reading it may complement your explanations over the phone.

Answer 3

Well, if you wanna the easiest way, then:
If you have already installed iTunes or Quick Time Alternative, just open the MOV video in Windows Movie Maker and save it with the size you want (but the result will be WMV).

Answer 4

MediaCoder

Answer 5

Use "Super" (I think from ezsoft) program to convert videos to other formats, sizes etc. erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

Well, you must have all needed codecs to perform wanted operations. Download iTunes or Quick Time Alternative (you know...) to have needed MOV codecs (and K-Lite Mega Codec Pack if necessary).

Answer 6

You can use VirtualDub with the QuickTime input plugin: http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=12664