how do i edit the .dat file on a VCD?

[colinexl]

I have an hour long VCD video but I only want like 5 minutes of a segment. How do I edit the dat file on the VCD? thx for any info guys!

[Vejita-sama]

You need to convert it back to a MPEG1 file. You can do this with either VCDGear or VCD Easy (under tools VCDxRip). Once you have the MPEG1 file you can edit as desired (eg. VDub).

[colinexl]

wow thanks a lot for the fast response! after i convert it, can i use premiere to edit?

[antonv]

*.DAT file is already MPEG-compliant. You can use it directly in any cutting software. You open this DAT file like a regular MPEG file and cut. The easiest way would be using TMPGEnc (Look at this guide). You certainly can edit either DAT file or converted file with any editing software.

[colinexl]

hey cool, thx. it worked!