That File Won't Open!
An online file converter to help you open other file types.
BYOD sometimes brings challenges
So, what do you do when a student comes to you with an assignment (video, usually) that is ready to turn in for a grade, but you can't open it on your computer--it's the wrong file type?
Don't fear--we have an easy, online solution for you! Online-convert.com is a free, online file converter that converts various types of media files from one format into another. Check it out.
How It Works
Step 1:
Some common conversions:
- png to jpg (to upload pictures to your website or a presentation)
- wmv to mp4 (to play a video on any player besides Windows Movie Player)
- mp4 to wmv (to play a video on Windows Movie Player)
- doc to pdf (an easy way to convert files to PDF)
Step 2:
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Paste the URL for the file you want to convert.
Step 3:
Press Convert File.
Downloads Automatically
And you've got a new file you can use!
A few more things:
A Pro Tip: The blog tab has some pretty awesome tips on how to use this converter to your advantage.
However, we encourage you to use this tool in an ethical manner. Remember: Copyright laws apply to educators, too. Fair use ≠ use without attribution. Be a good digital citizen.