: Older versions of AnyDesk have bugs that cause audio-video desync during MP4 conversion. Always update your local AnyDesk client to the latest patch before attempting a conversion.
Method 1: The Official Native Converter (Built-in AnyDesk Tool)
Most web-based video converters do not support the .anydesk extension because it isn't a "video" in the traditional sense—it is a data log of screen movements. Always stick to the official client or a screen capture method for the best results.
Method 1: The Official Native AnyDesk Converter (Recommended)
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In OBS, go to the box at the bottom, click the + icon, and select Window Capture . Select the AnyDesk playback window from the dropdown list. In OBS settings, ensure your output format is set to MP4 .
A dialogue box will pop up. Choose MP4 as your target container format. You can also adjust the resolution and frame rate. For optimal quality, match the source resolution of the remote screen.
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the golden standard:
ffmpeg -i input.anydesk -c:v libx264 -c:a aac -b:v 2M output.mp4
A dialog box will appear. Select as your target output format.