Can I use online video converters like Zamzar or CloudConvert?
VLC Media Player is a versatile player that can sometimes handle screen capture re-encoding. Go to the menu and select "Convert / Save" . Add the .anydesk file. Click "Convert/Save" again. Under Profile, select "Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4)" . Choose a destination file path and click Start .
1. Open tool → “Import AnyDesk Recording” 2. Select .anydesk file(s) 3. Choose output settings: - Quality: High / Medium / Custom bitrate - Resolution: Original / Downscale (e.g., 1080p) - Frame rate: Keep original or set to 30/60 fps 4. Click “Convert to MP4” 5. Output folder opens → ready-to-use .mp4 file
OBS Studio is free, open-source, and arguably the best tool for this. the AnyDesk recording you want to convert. Open OBS Studio and create a new Scene.
ffmpeg -i input.anydesk -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -crf 23 -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4
: Open a tool like OBS Studio (free/open-source) or the Windows Game Bar (Win + G). Set Up Capture :
Try the "Rename" trick on your oldest .anydesk file right now – you might be pleasantly surprised.
This proprietary format is the heart of the problem. It is designed to be opened and played only within the AnyDesk ecosystem using its built-in Session Player. As confirmed by AnyDesk's official documentation, "conversion are not supported at this time". Therefore, finding a direct one-click converter for .anydesk to MP4 is currently not possible. Instead, you have to use an indirect method.