BitTorrent download conversions

[agent222]

Have gotten two downloads from BitTorrent. The first downloaded as an .iso file, the second is shown as a "video clip" for WMP but the format isn't a "standard" (.avi, .mpeg, etc.) video file. Can someone point me to a method to convert these, and, any future Bittorrent downloads into formats that I can more easily use?

[BJ_M]

https://www.videohelp.com/guides

[thecoalman]

Can someone point me to a method to convert these, and, any future Bittorrent downloads into formats that I can more easily use?

You need to supply what format/file type it is such as the extension.

[mats.hogberg]

Yes, ISO is just a file system image, and that file system can contain anything at all (just like a CD or DVD, which it is mostly an image of).
Turn off the stupid "hide extension of known file types" if you have that enabled.

/Mats

[agent222]

Coalman;
the second file shows no extension such as .iso;.avi, or, the like. In the folder that holds it, and, when I go to properties (both under the general, and, summary tabs,) it shows it as an "video clip." However the sound track is shown to be an mpeg-2. The first file downloaded as an .iso.
BJ_M:
I am aware of the many guides, articles, and, tools, available through these forums, and, this site. But which guide/article will help convert these files to formats which I can save to DVD, and, play on my "console" dvd player?

[Bodyslide]

open the iso up with ultraiso and extract the contents. Then you will see what the clips are.

[agent222]

Bodyslide;
I looked at the tool you suggsted. But 1) will it convert an .iso file to .avi, or the like, and, 2) is there a similar freeware tool that can do the same job.
(convert "videoclip", &/,or .iso to .avi, and the like.)

[TBoneit]

Or use the freeware ISOBuster to open the ISO. Then extract the files and see what they are. Or just as easy burn the ISO image using for example DVDDecrypter if you can get it or have it, or Use Nero to burn to the appropriate media and see hat it is. At 19cents for a DVD (last ones I bought) and even less for CDs that is the easiest way.

Burning the ISO is the easiest way I know to convert to a format you can use.

As to the assorted types of junk off of bittorent they'll all take different tools and methods. No easy one click application for all types.

Good Luck
It'll be a learning experience for you I'm sure.

Cheers

[BJ_M]

Coalman;
the second file shows no extension such as .iso;.avi, or, the like. In the folder that holds it, and, when I go to properties (both under the general, and, summary tabs,) it shows it as an "video clip." However the sound track is shown to be an mpeg-2. The first file downloaded as an .iso.
BJ_M:
I am aware of the many guides, articles, and, tools, available through these forums, and, this site. But which guide/article will help convert these files to formats which I can save to DVD, and, play on my "console" dvd player?

without knowing more info than what you gave - that was the best answer

[TBoneit]

But why would you want to convert to an AVI? Anyway an ISO is not a file type so much as a container that can hold, an AVI (Unlikely), a VCD or DVD (Much more likely) or a mix of file types such as AVI/MPG/TXT etc. An ISO is in some ways like a RAR or ZIP files it is a container for whatever is put into it. But as I said it would most likely be a DVD or VCD. If it were a video file or audio file why go to the trouble of creating a ISO. Normal use would be to preserve the entire structure of a complete DVD or VCD in one easy to transport container that can be burned and used without any conversion.

Cheers

[ukb007]

This is excerpted from the page www.divx.com/movies, talking about a BitTorrent 'Movie':

Don't know what a .torrent file is?

BitTorrent is a legal peer-to-peer (P2P) file distribution tool that breaks large files into smaller fragments and allows users to download these fragments from one another, rather than a central server, accelerating download times when demand for a specific file increases.

You will need a BitTorrent client to download the full version of 'Movie'. If you don't already have one installed, we recommend using BitTornado. To do so, follow these simple steps:

1. Download and install BitTornado
2. Launch the 'Movie' torrent
3. Select a download location
4. Save the file

Read more about BitTornado and BitTorrent in general (from Wikipedia.org).

Having trouble?

In some cases you may need to reconfigure your router ports to allow BitTornado access before downloading.

Try opening ports 6881 through 6889, then launching the torrent again.

If you're still having trouble, try this alternate download location.

[redwudz]

agent222, I deal with those type of files often. Generally, if you append the file with .mpg they will play at least in VLC player, no matter what the true extension. Or try .avi, which is the more common. I usually check any info available on the original file to decide the extension, but as long as you have a video type file extension, they will generally play in VLC.

Most of the files there are either a VCD type or a Xvid or Divx type. If they are ISO, then Daemon tools is your friend. Or as mentioned, just burn them to CD if they are small enough. What you generally won't see is MPEG-2 ready to burn as DVD.