avi won't convert

[kicko]

i have an avi and it say, using VSO divx2dvd (whatever) the stream can 't be converted so how can i go about this. identify the type? am i missing a codec or something, i'd try any other free app. if you know what i can use, thanks maybe i made less sense since its very late and i have to sleep , sorry and thanks

[redwudz]

AVIcodec or Gspot will identify the file attributes and codecs.

[celtic_druid]

As far as I know divx2dvd uses libavcodec for decoding, so if the avi uses something not supported by it then that is it, you can't just install one.

[kicko]

ok well now that i'm awake...the avi doesn't even play in Windows media player(i know) so i'm not able to view it, i haven't tried all my options but that is the reason for converting this, just to watch this mofo, once i identify it i'll post what it is and we can go from there, i'm at work so can't for a bit. any suggestions would be great!

[Abond]

You are missing the codec.

[kicko]

i probably am as far as WMP not playing it, i have a few others to try realplayer works well for me. I'm afriad that i will have to re-encode these avi's and make it a huge project, a simple convert would be a slice of cake.

[sanjayk]

Kicko, as already suggested, use GSpot or AVIcodec to open your AVI file to see what codecs are required. Post a screenshot here.

Try Media Player Calssic to play the file instead of stupid WMP (Windows Mad Player)

[redwudz]

kicko, you might want to try VLC media player. It uses it's own codecs to play a file. not your system codecs. If it plays there, then you probably have a codec problem in your system.

Generally, I identify what codec is needed through AVIcodec or Gspot, then I DL that codec and install it. I would say to never install unneeded codecs or codec packs unless you want conflicts.

Anyway, a lot of AVI/XVID/DIVX conversion problems lie with the sound file. MP3 VBR sound is unlikely to be accepted for conversion. You can save it out as a WAV file and put that back into your encoder.

The VSO program is easy, but very limited. You need to look around more for alternatives and options.

[kicko]

i was having trouble with the screen shot but here is the text

File : 700 MB (700 MB), duration: 0:59:39, type: AVI, 1 audio stream(s), quality: 63 %

video : 378 MB, 887 Kbps, 23.976 fps, 704*304 (2.21:1), DX50 = DivXNetworks Divx v5, Supported

Audio : 321 MB, 754 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 5 channels, 0x2001 = AC3 DTS, Supported

ok so now knowing what it is how can i convert this to dvd, and as simple as possible

i aslo tried avi2dvd and it was like 18gigs please, so that is not an option

[celtic_druid]

Most (if not all) of the decoders that VLC uses are in libavcodec anyway including DTS if enabled when compiling. Guess maybe VSO didn't include DTS support as DX50 should definatly be supported.

[Soopafresh]

Would installing Xvid be asking too much ?

http://www.koepi.org/XviD-1.0.3-20122004.exe

[kicko]

i will have to try it again, thanks guys