Converting H265 to H264

RobW01 · Sep 25, 2020

I normally edit my drone videos on an iPad Pro (2017, 2nd gen) with LumaFusion. It handles 4k at 24 to 30fps without issue. This week I shot some 4k/60fps on a new drone, without realising it was in H265. Can’t import it to the iPad using the Apple connector and SD card holder, but it will play in Files (though can’t import it there, either). Any suggestions? Can I convert it to H264 in a fairly ordinary Windows PC? Thanks.

RobertR · Sep 25, 2020

Two Efficient Ways to Convert H.265/HEVC to H.264 on Windows or Mac

Learn how to convert H.265/HEVC to H.264 with best H.265 to H.264 video converters on Windows or Mac. Two efficient solutions are included here.

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zeusfl · Sep 25, 2020

Use Handbrake to make the conversion. Is a free tool.

HandBrake: Downloads

Download the HandBrake Application or Source Code.

handbrake.fr

knobbydave · Sep 25, 2020

I'm presuming you mean the 'Files' app on the iPad?

Make a directory called UserMedia in LumaFusion if you haven't already got one

Make a sub directory called H265ORIG (or whatever you like)

Copy the files to there and you should see the directory under 'Imported' within LumaFusion

RobW01 · Sep 25, 2020

RobertR said:
Two Efficient Ways to Convert H.265/HEVC to H.264 on Windows or Mac

Learn how to convert H.265/HEVC to H.264 with best H.265 to H.264 video converters on Windows or Mac. Two efficient solutions are included here.

www.pavtube.com

Thank you!

RobW01 · Sep 25, 2020

zeusfl said:
Use Handbrake to make the conversion. Is a free tool.

HandBrake: Downloads

Download the HandBrake Application or Source Code.

handbrake.fr

Thank you!

RobW01 · Sep 25, 2020

knobbydave said:
I'm presuming you mean the 'Files' app on the iPad?

Make a directory called UserMedia in LumaFusion if you haven't already got one

Make a sub directory called H265ORIG (or whatever you like)

Copy the files to there and you should see the directory under 'Imported' within LumaFusion

Thank ou!

RobW01 · Sep 25, 2020

knobbydave said:
I'm presuming you mean the 'Files' app on the iPad?

Make a directory called UserMedia in LumaFusion if you haven't already got one

Make a sub directory called H265ORIG (or whatever you like)

Copy the files to there and you should see the directory under 'Imported' within LumaFusion

Yes, on the iPad. Thank you.

Laborous · Sep 27, 2020

The knowledge of the members of this forum never ceases to amaze me!
Thanks RobW01!

RileyHarris · Dec 24, 2020

What's your Windows PC cofiguration? The minimum requirements for HEVC conversion is a Windows 10 computer using the Intel Kaby Lake (or equivalent) processor and newer.
If your computer meets that criteria, you can convert those H265 files with WinX Video Converter before importing to iPad. It is able to convert HEVC to H.264 MP4 or any video to HEVC as you need.

RobW01 · Dec 24, 2020

RileyHarris said:
What's your Windows PC cofiguration? The minimum requirements for HEVC conversion is a Windows 10 computer using the Intel Kaby Lake (or equivalent) processor and newer.
If your computer meets that criteria, you can convert those H265 files with WinX Video Converter before importing to iPad. It is able to convert HEVC to H.264 MP4 or any video to HEVC as you need.

Dunno. Do all my video editing on an iPad Pro with a program called LumaFusion.