Is MPEG1 to MPEG2 possible?

[Touchdown]

I have some video files that are in MPEG1 format. I would like to create a SVCD of these files and from what I understand an SVCD disc needs to be in MPEG2 format. Is it possible to convert thse MPEG1 files to MPEG2 format or do I just have to burn a standard VCD?

Thanks

[fmctm1sw]

I have some video files that are in MPEG1 format. I would like to create a SVCD of these files and from what I understand an SVCD disc needs to be in MPEG2 format. Is it possible to convert thse MPEG1 files to MPEG2 format or do I just have to burn a standard VCD?

Thanks

I've never done it but you may be able to open the mpeg file with TMPG and reencode it to anything you want......

[vinchi007]

It's possible with TMPGEnc but I wouldn't recommend. You have lower quality video (VCD) and you want to convert it to SVCD. REMEMBER - you won't get better quality, but your file size will double with the conversion.

I wouldn't recommend!

[Craig Tucker]

It will more than likely look worse, due to the fact you are using a greater resolution from a lower resolution source, and the original file will only have vcd bitrate. (assuming that the mpeg1 is VCD compliant)