In the AnyDesk interface, go to the "Session Recordings" tab. Hover over the recording you want to convert. Click the "Convert" button that appears.
Before converting, ensure you have located the source file in its default directory: : %homepath%\Videos\AnyDesk macOS : ~/.anydesk/AnyDesk Linux : ~/Videos/AnyDesk
Method 1: The "Verified" Screen Recording Approach (Best Quality) convert anydesk video to mp4 verified
While most standard video converters cannot directly process .anydesk files, there is a workaround. Some video conversion tools allow you to import videos in different formats and then transcode them to MP4. This method works if you first convert the .anydesk file to a more common format like AVI using other software, then use the video converter to transform it to MP4.
The safest and most reliable way to convert these files is by using the AnyDesk client itself. AnyDesk includes a hidden conversion tool specifically for its .anydesk files. Launch the application on your computer. In the AnyDesk interface, go to the "Session Recordings" tab
Since the .anydesk file is a set of instructions for the AnyDesk player rather than encoded video frames, you must play the file and capture it using screen recording software. : Launch AnyDesk and go to Settings > Recording .
AnyDesk sessions often contain highly sensitive data, including passwords, personal files, bank details, or proprietary business data. Uploading these files to a third-party server exposes your information to data leaks. Before converting, ensure you have located the source
Avoid downscaling during conversion. If the remote screen was 1920x1080, ensure your output parameters match those exact dimensions.
Converting AnyDesk recordings to MP4 is a common challenge because AnyDesk saves files in a proprietary .anydesk format. This format is designed for high performance during remote sessions but isn't compatible with standard media players like VLC or QuickTime. To share your recordings or upload them to platforms like YouTube, you must convert them.
Because .anydesk files require the proprietary AnyDesk engine to render imagery, standard online video converters will fail or output a corrupted file. Troubleshooting Common Conversion Issues The converted MP4 has no audio
If you find yourself needing to convert files often, you might consider using a third-party screen recorder (like OBS or Windows Game Bar) while using AnyDesk. This saves the file directly as an MP4, skipping the conversion step entirely.