.avi format not supported by TMPGEnc ??

[mjn03]

I have an .avi given to me, not ripped by me. I can play the file fine w/ Win media plyr but I an trying to convert to an mpeg to vcd it. When I try to open the .avi in TMPGEnc, I get an error similiar to "could not open file, or unsupported file". Tried another app, VirtualDUB I think, and it too gave an error but with more detail. The error was to the effect of could not find decompressor for "MP43 - Microsoft High-Speed Codec v4". I have successfully used avi2mpg v4 to convert the avi to mpg and vcd however there are no output resolution/screen size options in avi2mpg so I need the advanced features of TMPGencs output. Does anyone know a way I can get these .avis to open in TMPGenc ?? Tried for several hours with several apps, not much luck here....The MP43 decompressor codec seems to be the problem. Please advise. Thanks !

-MjN03

Let me know if you find out anything. I have some files that are the same way. That and on some I can only get a audio or video not both.

[nvost361]

I have had a similar problem in the past. If you go to the guides on the left of this page, and go to the tools and download the proper CEDEC's for opening certain avi's it will work fine.

I have had a similar problem in the past. If you go to the guides on the left of this page, and go to the tools and download the proper CEDEC's for opening certain avi's it will work fine.

Spicifically which one did you dl? Thanks

[spidey]

You need an old Mpeg 4 video codec. Specifically you need a patch for the MS media player. Mjn03 check your mail. Ohters, please write him to get it...

You need an old Mpeg 4 video codec. Specifically you need a patch for the MS media player. Mjn03 check your mail. Ohters, please write him to get it...

works now THANKS