BlackBerry Videos - the Movie Formats that are Compantble to the Device

The BlackBerry phone supports a wide range of services, but considering your phone and mobile provider, there are some video formats that are not compatible. This implies that you have to ensure you look for formats that are compatible with your device if they are to be played on your computer. The conversion of the videos is simple, if you have the right conversion software and you are also aware of the software varieties which are supported by the BlackBerry phone. Read on for more information on BlackBerry Videos which come in compatible formats to the device.

Compatible Formats

Among the main Blackberry videos which are supported by this device are AVI, 3GP, ASF, MOV, WMV and MP4 among others. The MP4 and AVI are the regular video formats. The MP4 formats are mostly used in cell phones. The MKV and FLV video formats are common in videos that are downloaded from online sites. You will need a video converter to convert the videos into the right BlackBerry videos format for your phone.

Best Resolution

The suitable resolution for your Blackberry videos is determined by the model of the phone you are using. Some models will support resolutions such as 480x360 for Tour 9630, Curve 8900 and Storm 9530; 480x320 for the Bold 9000. Many Curve and Pearl models support 320 x 240. There are other Pearl models which support 240 x 320, such as Pearl Flip handles, while others have 240 x 260, such as Pearl 8130.

PC to Phone Video Transfer

The BlackBerry videos can be transferred from a computer to your device with the help of a USB cable. Select the USB option which will be compatible with the video files you want to upload. You will need to use media transfer for files that are protected by DRM. Enter your password if you are prompted to do so. The device will be read as a removable gadget in `My Computer’. Open the unit and copy the files into your BlackBerry’s video folder.

Video Conversion

Any suitable converter can be applied, as long as you make sure that the output video will meet the specifications that are required by your particular BlackBerry phone. There are several organizations involved in manufacturing the specific converters for BlackBerry videos. Other converters are general and can be used in conversion of a wide range of videos. If you do a good search, you will find converters which are free applications. Look for converters that will allow you to extract audio, zoom and even modify the clips.