Converting .dat to avi

[demonwarrior]

what is the best way an the best program?an also rekeying frames?i need more info

[gll99]

A dat file can be an mpeg file from a videocd or an extension used by some programs for a variety of files some of which may be avi or mpeg.
Open Virtualdub or virtualdubmod. On the File menu click open video, in the next panel on the lower left, tick the box that says "Ask for extended options after this dialogue" and then browse to select the dat file. When it opens there will be many options such as redriving key frames. Some versions have options for accepting partial mpeg files etc... The messages and options may vary a bit depending on the version of virtualdub(mod) but if it's a valid video it should work. You can then select new compressions options etc... and resave as an avi. Redriving keyframes will take a while depending on the filesize.

[demonwarrior]

well the dat is a bit damaged so i cant save it as avi with virtualdub

[Baldrick]

Rename to mpg and try MPEG Corrector or use the quick stream fix in VideoRedo.

[Bjs]

http://www.vcdgear.com/files/vcdgear355.zip

Dat to mpeg

[demonwarrior]

how do i rename it to mpg?

[aedipuss]

right click on the file chose rename. ***.dat -> ***.mpg

[Heywould3]

i second VCDGEAR open file use pulldown select dat to mpg and click go. very newbe friendly

[demonwarrior]

i tried didnt work,still gives me problems but i'll try the pulldown of vcdgear