@echo off mkdir Converted_MP4s 2>nul for %%f in (*.anydeskvideo) do ( echo Converting "%%f"... ffmpeg -i "%%f" -c:v libx264 -preset medium -crf 23 -c:a aac -b:a 128k "Converted_MP4s\%%~nf.mp4" -y ) echo Done. pause

AnyDesk now distinguishes between two types of recording that impact how you handle files: What is a screen recording? - AnyDesk Help Center

: Once the session ends, stop the OBS recording. You now have a high-quality MP4 version of your session. Online Conversion (Alternative)

#!/bin/bash mkdir -p Converted_MP4s for f in *.anydeskvideo; do echo "Converting $f" ffmpeg -i "$f" -c:v libx264 -preset medium -crf 23 -c:a aac "Converted_MP4s/$f%.anydeskvideo.mp4" done echo "Complete."

This runs in the background and converts any new recording instantly – the ultimate “upd upd” real-time workflow.

For batch conversions or automated workflows, third-party video converters can process .anydesk files, provided the codec inside is standard (e.g., H.264 in a custom wrapper). Tools like (command-line) or HandBrake (GUI) can sometimes open these files if you rename the extension.