How to Convert FBR to MP4, AVI, and Other Video Formats

Updated Dec 13,2018 | by Micky

Q: Why can’t I open FBR in Windows Media Player and is there any way to convert FBR to MP4 online for a better compatibility?

FlashBack is a windows based screen capture program by Blueberry Software. It allows users to record a clip of tutorial or demonstration with only a few clicks.

The recordings of FlashBack will all be saved in .fbr which can be only opened and viewed in FlashBack Express Player and is not compatible with any other third-party platforms such as Windows Media Player, VLC, QuickTime and your iOS devices like iPhone and iPad.

So, in this tutorial, I will introduce some effective ways to convert FBR to MP4 to make this kind of video file more playable.

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FlashBack player allows users to view, edit, and modify the video they recorded with FBR Recorder. Also, it offers you an option to convert FBR to AVI, WMV, H264, or MPEG4 so that you can play it on other platforms or devices.

Read the following guide to learn how to convert FBR to these mentioned formats.

1.       Launch FlashBack Player.

2.       Click on “File” on the upper left and choose “Open”

3.       Import the video you recorded in .fbr to the timeline.

4.       Click on “File” again and choose “Export”.

5.       Choose a video format you want and follow the onscreen guide to finish the rest steps.

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After having converted FBR to AVI or H264 in the step above, now, you can transfer the video to another third-party video converter and convert it to MP4 or any other video formats with ease.

IOTransfer provides you with 20+ video formats including MP4, MKV, and MP3 for a quick conversion. But more than that, it also allows its users to download videos from mainstream sites like YouTube and Vimeo. Meanwhile, you can transfer any converted or downloaded videos to your iDevices if you want. Both wired and wireless transfer are supported.

How to play FBR videos on any devices? Try converting it to MP4 for a better compatibility.

Convert FBR to MP4 with Only 3 Steps

Step 1

Install and launch IOTransfer first, connect your iPhone to PC and wait until it’s detected. When the notification “Trust This Computer” pops up, tap on “Trust” to continue.

Step 2

Click on “VIDEOS” in the top toolbar. In the opened window, choose “Converter” on the left side and then, click on “+ Add Files” to import the video you converted in Part 1. In “Output Format”, choose MP4. Tick off the option “Automatically transfer the converted video into your iDevice” and also, remember to preset an output folder.

Step 3

Click on the blue button “Convert Now” to start the video conversion. After the conversion is finished, the PC to iPhone video transfer will get started. Wait until the loop circling around the iPhone icon stops. Then, you can find the output MP4 video in both the folder you previously set and in the video App on your iPhone.

Bottom Line

Although FBR is a proprietary format by FlashBack and won’t be compatible with third-party platforms, by reading this article, you can still find practical ways to convert FBR to MP4 for an easier playback. 

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