How to Import Windows Movie Maker Videos into Adobe Premiere Pro

Importing videos from Windows Movie Maker to Adobe Premiere Pro can sometimes be a frustrating process. Some videos will work seamlessly, while others may fail or lose their audio during the import. However, there are several workarounds to make this process smoother.

First and foremost, it's essential to have VLC installed, which is a widely recognized and free media player. Here's how you can use VLC to convert your WMV files into a format compatible with Premiere Pro:

1. Ensure VLC is installed. It's a reliable and free media player that can help you convert your videos.

2. Open VLC and select "Media" "Convert/Record" "Convert".

3. Drag and drop your video file into the conversion window.

4. Select "Dump Raw Input" under the output options. This step is crucial as it allows you to export the raw video data.

5. Click "Browse" and save the file with a desired name, appending .avi to the file extension. This will make VLC dump the raw video data into an AVI file.

6. Press "Start" to begin the conversion process. Once completed, you will have an AVI file that can be directly imported into Premiere Pro.

Alternatively, if a direct conversion using VLC doesn't suit your needs, another method involves using a video converter tool like DumboFab Video Converter. This tool can transcode unsupported Windows Movie Maker video into a format that Adobe Premiere Pro can efficiently handle, such as MOV, MPEG-2, or Apple ProRes, while maintaining the original media quality.

Steps to use DumboFab Video Converter:

1. Download and install DumboFab Video Converter. It's a user-friendly tool that can convert many video formats to those supported by Premiere Pro.

2. Open the software and select the "Convert" tab.

3. Drag and drop your WMV file from Windows Movie Maker into the converter.

4. Choose the output format (MOV, MPEG-2, or Apple ProRes) and click "Convert."

5. Wait for the conversion to complete and then import the converted file into Adobe Premiere Pro.

By choosing either VLC or DumboFab Video Converter, you can ensure that your video projects from Windows Movie Maker can be successfully transferred and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. Both methods are efficient and can help you achieve better results in your video editing projects.

Remember, the success of video editing projects often hinges on the quality of the conversion process. Using the right tools and techniques can significantly impact the outcome of your work.