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AVI vs. MPEG

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retielnairb

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Hi,

I want to convert my DVD's into and format in either AVI or MPEG file. I was wondering which file is best, AVI or MPEG.

Whcich one has better quailty and which one has smaller file size?
 
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retielnairb said:
Hi,

I want to convert my DVD's into and format in either AVI or MPEG file. I was wondering which file is best, AVI or MPEG.

Whcich one has better quailty and which one has smaller file size?
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Mpeg4 has the smaller file size (basically what Windross Media Player calls DivX), AVI is basically a lower quality version of DV.

If you are only interested in playback on Mac OS X then I would recommend you stick to the latest QuickTime format (i.e H.264). Spend the extra 20 bucks or so for QuickTime Pro and get a hold of a copy of MacTheRipper and you should be able to convert your DVDs into any format you wish.

Amen-Moses
 

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