Best software to convert VOB to mp4 or AVI, or AVI to MP4?

[plefkow]

I wanted to ask if there is one software package that allows for conversions of avi to mp4 or VOB to avi or mp4? The mp4s would be to watch home movies on the itouch or ipod. I see that there are many programs that do use and I have used a few of them, but I was just wondering what is currently the best out there for Windows. Thanks

[guns1inger]

Best is what you are happy to use. I like Xvid4PSP and AutoGK, but others prefer MeGUI or Handbrake.

[plefkow]

Thanks. Which is easiest to use? Wanted more of a turnkey solution with less selections/settings. To confirm I have a VOB that I wanted to convert to MP4 as well as I have avi that I wanted to convert to AVI. Will one program handle all of these? Thanks again for help.

[guns1inger]

Xvid4PSP will do both

[cdv]

I downloaded the software, but it doesn't give instructions on how to use it. I have Vob files that were already created by dvd shrink, and when I open the file and try to start the process I get a message that says "avisynth dll not loaded. Why is that? What do I do now?

[Baldrick]

Install avisynth. And in xvid4spsp choose to open dvd and select the video_Ts folder.


Or use handbrake.

[cdv]

I installed avisynth and opened the video_ts files but I get an error message: "you don't have YV12 decoder, its needed for source interlace detection." After I click ok, it processes then a black box appears in the middle of the interface. I am using files that I already have decrypted and shrunk in dvd shrink that are now in a folder on my external drive title"full disc". This movie file isn't that big (Elmo's Birthday). I am trying to put it on that Visual Land V-tap 972, that I brought for my grandson(who's birthday is today). Initially, I dragged and droped the folder into the device folder through the usb connection to my pc. And it played, well!! However, it cut off after about 5 minutes of play. But, I figured I'd better delete it and convert the vob file to avi or mp4, before i damage something in the device. The device says it supports AVI/Divx 640x480/30fps/16000kbps or less. I had loaded 2 kiddy movies from my full disc folder and still had about a gig or so space left on the internal memory, but again the specs on these vob files were above the supported specs. Please help. I now have downloaded the following: WinFF, Xvid4psp, Avisynth and Handbrake. I already had Dvd shrink on the pc. I need instruction as these tools don't give much if any. Please help!!!

[yoda313]

Here's a guide for xvid4psp:

http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/2...ing-free-tools

Also start here:

http://www.videohelp.com/convert

That link is in the How To section on the left of the screen.

Simply enter the type of conversion you want (avi to mp4 for example) and choose the program you want to use.

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