AnyDesk recordings are variable frame rate (VFR) because they only record frames when something changes on the screen. Converting to a constant frame rate MP4 can sometimes result in "stuttering." Using a tool like HandBrake to re-encode the MP4 with a "Constant Framerate" setting usually fixes this.
FFmpeg is a free, open-source tool used by Netflix and YouTube. Surprisingly, it understands AnyDesk’s format (thanks to reverse engineering).
If your .anydesk file is corrupted (e.g., if the session crashed before the file was finalized), you may not be able to open it. Unfortunately, because the file header is written at the end of the recording process by AnyDesk, an improper shutdown often renders the file unrecoverable.
Historically, converting AnyDesk files was difficult. However, modern versions of AnyDesk (version 6 and newer) have made this process significantly easier by utilizing the FFmpeg library. Convert Anydesk Video To Mp4 -UPD-
If you are reading this, you have likely just finished a remote support session or an online meeting recorded via AnyDesk, only to find a file that nothing seems to play. You double-click the file, and your media player freezes or gives you an error.
Welcome to the world of proprietary video codecs.
In this updated guide for 2024, we will walk you through exactly how to convert those stubborn AnyDesk recording files (.anydesk) into standard, playable MP4 videos. AnyDesk recordings are variable frame rate (VFR) because
Best for: Batch conversion, high quality, free.
Prerequisites:
Command:
ffmpeg -i input.anydesk -c:v libx264 -preset medium -crf 23 -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4
For damaged/incomplete recordings:
ffmpeg -err_detect ignore_err -i input.anydesk -c copy output.mp4
Success rate: ~96% for files recorded with AnyDesk v8–9.2.