What program can i use to convert divx or xvid avi to mpg?

[freestylegreek]

Hi there i downloaded the TMPGEnc DVD Author and had some mpg's on my computer but really would like to know what program can i use to convert divx or xvid avi files to mpg so that way the TMPGEnc DVD Author can handle them and i can use that program for the files it was ment for.

[jimmalenko]

TMPGEnc Plus, CCE, Mainconcept .... there's any number of Dedicated MPEG Encoders around. I use TMPGEnc Plus, BTW. If you want quick n easy (at the expense of control and options), you could try the All-in-one tools listed here.

[freestylegreek]

Thanks so much i'll look into these programs.

[jimmalenko]

Do you want to get your hands dirty, or would you prefer something where you can just chuck an AVI into it and it'll do the thinking for you ?

[freestylegreek]

Well im new to this so for now a program that will do the work for me.

[jimmalenko]

Well im new to this so for now a program that will do the work for me.

OK. We'll look at some of the All-In-One tools then ...

I'd suggest that you follow the All-In-One tools list that I linked to above, and select a couple of the tools in there, read the user comments, maybe download a couple and give them a go. Don't forget to look for any guides for the tool in question (listed just above the user comments).

In the past I've used DVDSanta, NeroVision Express, TheFilmMachine and WinAVI Video Converter, so from my point of view, naturally I'd suggest you research these first, as I can vouch for them being pretty easy to pick up.

[freestylegreek]

Thanks im looking at this now.

[freestylegreek]

I happen to get dvd santa but it didn't do its job. What i want is a program that will put an avi such as divx of xvid into mpeg format so when i use TMPGEnc DVD Author i can select this mpeg file and put it into the program to work.

[Baldrick]

didn't do its job? what didn't it do? please explain and it is much easier to help.

And test more than tool one...jimmalenko has mention several.

[freestylegreek]

It basically made it into dvd format which i dont want. I was really looking and hoping it will put it into mpeg mode.

I check the rest out too.

Thanks.

[jimmalenko]

Even though you've got IFOs, BUPs & VOBs from DVDSanta, you can still import these straight into TMPGEnc DVD Author - just use the Add DVD Video button instead of the Add File button

[freestylegreek]

Ahhh ok then i got what your saying. I didnt know you can do that. I was just thinking mpeg format.

Thanks once again.

[jimmalenko]

It's sort-of a "three steps forward, one step back" method, but at least it means you don't have to concern yourself with dozens of settings when converting to MPEG.

[freestylegreek]

That's also true cause im new to this and i dont want to spend hours on doing different things.