topic Re: .MMV files in Camcorders

.MMV files

ilovemyprobe — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:28:23 GMT

Around 20 years ago, I purchased a Sony IP5 which records in the .MMV format. This was so that I could record all of the early years of my daughter from baby up until ten year old.

Because tape can degrade over time, I took the decision around ten years ago to transfer all of the footage from the tapes to the hard drive of my PC. Here is a typical file listing as set out below:

MS20091025211043-05.mmv

On my latest Sony Viao, model number SVF15A1C5E, I find that these files are not playable no matter what software I use.

At this moment in time, I am extremely worried that these files will remain useless, can you help?

NOTE: I no longer have the IP5 or the tapes, just many gigabytes of files on a hard drive.

Can anyone help?

Re: .MMV files

jumpsuit — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:27:38 GMT

Hiya

Have you tried an app called Merdia Player Classic?

click here

Re: .MMV files

cass_n — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:44:02 GMT

Hi there,

In addition to Jumpy's suggestion, this article might also be useful: https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/converting-micromv-mmv-video-files-in-windows/

I hope this helps!

Re: .MMV files

ilovemyprobe — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:47:42 GMT

Hi jumpsuit

Thank you for the information and link. Am I right in thinking that its a player only? I am looking for a software that i can dump the .MMV files into and the software convert the files to MPEG or other such supported playable files.

Dont understand how Sony can allow us to spend good money on their products and then when it fails just wash their hands of the matter leaving millions of consummers with precious video of children just born or now passed away etc. Would take them 5 minutes to throw something together that would convert .mmv files that one could download for the next 50 years!

Hi cass_n looking at your suggestion today, thanks.

Re: .MMV files

Zekaliet — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:02:15 GMT

Hello, i found something that may work if you haven't figured it out yet, try https://hamsoft.ca/pages/extras-add-on/mmv2wav.php

Re: .MMV files

daveyh64 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:55:29 GMT

Have you noticed you are replying to a post that was first posted in September 2017, the OP may have found a solution since then.