I seem to be on a roll this week of converting file formats. I received a vob file from a client, which I needed to convert to mp3 for transcription. It proved really easy using Audacity which you can download free here http://audacity.sourceforge.net/.
Like everything, unless I use a program regularly I do forget how it works and I usually need to do conversions quickly so haven't got time to learn how to use new programs etc. However I find Audacity really easy to use.
So here's how to do it:
Open Audacity
File > open your vob
File > 'export as mp3'
Then give Audacity a few minutes to do its thing.
Of course Audacity can be used for much more than just converting formats. I also used it to split the converted mp3 into separate files using the Trim facility. I just highlighted the part in the audio that I needed as a separate file and clicked Edit > Trim and saved the file under a new name.
What do you use to convert file formats? If you know of any programs that are really easy to use I would be very interested to hear about them.
Specialising in transcription of events, conferences, interviews and focus groups since 2003.
thanks for the tip. My trancription work involve this. its easier to do transcription when we are well versed with these tips.
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