how to convert mpeg files to avi?? im new to this please hel

[lhuggard]

hi there,

i have alot of mpeg files on my computer which are about 400megs big :( and i want to make them into avi so there smaller, i dnt mind about loosing some quality. please can someone tell me how to do this plase!

cheers
lewis

[spidey]

DivX .avi Encoding Using VirtualDub
These settings / Procedure will also work greatly for any .avi or source clip to DivX .avi compressions.

1. Make sure that you have installed both the DivX Codec and VirtualDub
2. In VirtualDub, open the source clip.
3. Under VIDEO, select COMPRESSION, choose the DivX Fast Codec, under the CONFIGURE box to the right, go in and specify 5 Keyframe Interval, and up the speed to 3000 kbps on the bottom slide bar.
4. Make sure that the VIDEO settings are set for FULL PROCESSING MODE (default)
5. Next for the Audio, choose CONVERSION, then choose 8000 by 16 Bit, Mono
6. Again, Under AUDIO, choose COMPRESSION.
7. Choose MPEG-Layer 3 Codec, then select the format of 8000 by 16 bit, Mono.
8. Under AUDIO again, make sure that the mode is set to FULL PROCESSING MODE.
9. Under FILE, choose save .avi and you're rolling......

[lhuggard]

where can i get the divx codec from? :roll:

[Baldrick]

www.vcdhelp.com/vcdtools.htm#codecs

[lhuggard]

hi there, thankyou for the reply i tried it but half way through it stoped and said not enough memory to complet frame or something. do you have any ideas how to fix this?