If you need to edit MPEG-4 videos using Pinnacle Studio 15 but cannot pass the activation screen, you have several reliable workarounds. Method 1: Convert Your Footage (The Free Workaround)
Download a free, open-source video converter like or Shutter Encoder . Import your original MPEG-4 (MP4) files into the converter. Choose an output format like DV AVI or MPEG-2 Video .