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Converting Files to .avi or mp4

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Does anyone know a good software to convert files into one that works on dvd players?

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Take a look at Handbrake - it should do the job for you.
 
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I think you just need to convert to mpeg2 format then burn.

Try VLC using the Streaming / Transcode Wizard. There are instructions on my site. You'll have to modify a little to do from .avi to .mpeg2

Also MPEGStreamClip

Hope these help.
 
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bmcgonag is on the money with MPEGStreamClip, a very useful piece of software.
 
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I have handbrake and visualhub. Visualhub is the easiest program I've ever used.
 
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Visualhub is awesome, i just don't mention it much anymore because it's no longer available.

Wish they would have at least left the latest rev available for download with a notice that no more support is available.

oh well.
 
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bmcgonag said:
Visualhub is awesome, i just don't mention it much anymore because it's no longer available.

Wish they would have at least left the latest rev available for download with a notice that no more support is available.

oh well.
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If you're willing to invest the time, you can download the source and compile it yourself since the source has been made available by the author(s).
 
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I didn't know it was no longer available. I thought they just weren't updating anymore. Too bad. It really is a great program. Well, I guess its either do like vansmith said or get Handbrake.
 

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