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I’d like to find a simple way to convert .YVM files into something more standard, like .WAV
I like to save some, but YM7 only lets you store a maximum of 20 there. So some special ones I simply PLAY them, and record the sound using Windows Sound Recorder into a WAV file. This works, fine, but (A) is cumbersome, and (B) degrades the sound as I’m simply using my speakers and mic.
Also, Sound Recorder seems to allow only 60secs max – does anyone know a way around this (as YVMs can be up to 120sec).
For interest, here’s some general info on the process, from another topic:
How incoming VM’s seem to work: I find I have a folder called
C:ProgramFilesYahooMessengercachemtQFSV… , which normally contains 2 or 3 XML files, plus a “ringtones” subfolder.When I click/open a particular VM in my list it will go get that VM off Yahoo server, and add it to this folder as a .YVM file.
This/these YVM files are erased again when I exit YM.YVM file size is aprox 2.2k per second of playing time.
you can record with better quality if you record from the sound card itself. double click on the “speaker” icon in your taskbar (if it isn’t there get to the Control Panel >> Switch to Classic View >> Click on Sound and Audio Devices >> in the Device volume frame in the Volume tab click on the Advanced button) Once at the Volume Control window click Options >> Properties >> Recording radio button (make sure all the check boxes are selected) >> Ok. Choose the Stereo Mixer check box. return to the Sound Recorder and press record while listening to your .yvm file. the recording’s sound quality will surpass the quality from the microphone/speaker setup.
i can’t seem to find any information about the .yvm extension. it would be nice to see the actual file. if possible, please upload a sample .yvm sound file.
Hello there 91. 🙂
Sorry I’ve taken so long to reply … I’ve spent HOURS trying to find a suitable buddy to send me a “test” VM. (I tried a couple of friends, but they just could NOT GRASP that I wanted ONLY a 5 or 10-sec “test message”, so they ranted on and on – like usual 😉 )Anyway, now I have it, and will attach here (if I can again figure this durned attach manager!) – I’ve had to change it to, just for something valid, a .ZIP, so u need to rename back to .YVM.
I reiterate, this is NOT a real “.zip” file! (I tried DOC, BMP, but both allow max 19k… I then tried PNG, but BBB rejected as wasn’t a “valid PNG” – oh hell, I HATE “Clever” Computers !!)I’ve googled a bit, to no avail – as far as I can surmise this is a totally unique “yahoo” format, which can probably be played ONLY via YM !? (I guess if you copy this file into your C:ProgsIMsYahooMessengercachemtQFSVJmUSrjpbA7ElnF6g– or equivalent, folder then your YM should/MIGHT play it !?)
Re your first answer, that was MARVELLOUS! Thank you, I figured speaker/mic was unnecessarily crude, but just didn’t know that other method. It works like a dream.
Thanks buddy. 😎sorry for making you go through all that trouble, but i can’t find any information on .yvm files. i thought that Yahoo! just “renamed” a standard .wav file to .yvm. i was incorrect (the .yvm file you provide contains Y!VM in the header). i cannot get it to play with any media player (Winamp, Windows Media Player). i do not have Yahoo! Messenger.
to make Sound Recorder record longer sounds you can import a “blank” template wav file. once at the Sound Recorder (Start >> Program >> Accessories >> Entertainment >> Sound Recorder, or Start >> Run >> sndrec32) click on Edit (on the top menu) >> Insert File. find blank.wav (included in blank.zip (rename it to blank.rar), this is an actual/true/real RAR archive) and click Open. it should add 60 seconds to the sound (repeat until you have length you’re happy with). then all you have to do is start recording normally.
when you save the file click on the Change button and fiddle around with the options until you find a file type/quality that is suitable for you. i suggest MPEG Layer-3 56kBit/s, 24000Hz Stereo 6kb/sec. you can also choose one of the preset options from the Name drop down box. Telephone Quality may work well. these different options may help you save space. you may want to look at BonkEnc which will convert wav files to ogg vorbis (which is better/cooler than the proprietary mp3 format).
Hi again 91c.
Yes, u r indeed cruel and callous, FORCING me to do all this stuff completely against my will. 😡😉Now… your middle paragraph, above, has me befuddled (and wondering if u r answering the question I thought I asked!)
I downloaded/installed WinRar, created your blank.wav, then UNinstalled WinRar again cos I don’t want it “permanently”.
But then in S.R. when I played blank.wav it seems to be just a 60sec silence (I can simply record/save such a thing easily using S.R. myself !?!?).
I do not want to ADD sound to an already recorded 60sec file – I simply want to be able to record one continuous file of 120sec. When I try this it STOPS recording after 60secs.
Ideally I’d like to (permanently) change that apparent default cutoff from 60secs to 120secs, but can’t find any way to.But, in fiddling now, I discover a crude but incredibly easy “workaround” – as soon as it STOPS at 60sec I straightaway hit RECORD again, and voila, it carries on. Only drawback is a maybe 2-sec hiccup at the point of changeover.
And as far as output format, I’m totally happy with the standard default .WAV .
File size is immaterial, quality is not critical either, and I like to keep things simple and “standard” unless there’s good reason for changing. So I don’t think the MP3/Vorbis advice is necessary, but thanks for including it.So – any further comment ?
I appreciate your obvious understanding of this area, but I think we have mild communication problems !?you can use the/a blank.wav file to extend the time before you start recording (eg insert the blank wav file twice/multiple times and there should be 120 seconds you can record over). sorry if i wasn’t clear. that whole extra deal on the compression junk was pretty useless. maybe someone will come along and fill in the missing pieces.
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