Music/audio files must be in one of the following file formats to be imported into Windows Movie Maker:
.aif, .aifc, .aiff, .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, .wma
Audio files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) can't be imported into the program without first obtaining DRM permission, or removing the DMR all together.
In Windows Movie Maker, you can either import the music using the Import Media feature or copy and paste the music into the Imported Media collection area.
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Import the files to your computer from the CD, then import them into the Windows Movie Maker Program.
Windows Movie Maker will not accept .mkv or .flv files. You have to convert the files to a format compatible with the program before you can import them. Windows Movie Maker is limited in the amount for formats it can import/use.
You can import multiple video files into Windows Movie Maker as long as they are all located in the same area on your computer. Simply highlight them all and click import.
In Windows Movie Maker 2.1, in the left side pane click "Import Pictures" in the Category "Capture Video" in Movie Tasks. (Movie Maker 2.1 is in Windows XP & Vista) In Windows Live Movie Maker, Import Files is located on the Home tab. Click it and select the files.
Text files have to be image files compatible with Windows Movie Maker:.bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, .wmf
No. Windows Movie Maker records in .wma (Windows Media Audio) format. However, you can import and edit .wav files in the program.
As long as the Hypercam files are in the correct format for Windows Movie Maker, they can be imported into the program. If the files are not compatible, they will need to be converted before importation.
Rip the music from the CD (using the feature in Windows Media Player). Once you have the files on your computer, locate and import them into Windows Movie Maker.
It means the file name extension (format) is incompatible with Windows Movie Maker, or you are attempting to import a DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected audio piece.
How to import(insert) clips(media) into Windows Movie Maker:> Click File, and then click Import Media Items.> Navigate to the file you want to import, and then click Import.> You can import several files at one time. For consecutive files, click the first file in the list, press and hold down the SHIFT key, and then click the last file in the list. For files that are not consecutive, press and hold down the CTRL key, and then click each file that you want to import.
You have to rip your CD music tracks to your computer first before you can import them into Windows Movie Maker. Once you have the files on the computer you can import them into the program for use in your projects.
It has to be imported/copied to your computer first before you can import it into Windows Movie Maker.