I have downloaded file clips in .divx how can I convert to .avi?

[Ricksasha]

Hi, I have downloaded clips I get from a website, and they are in .divx format,
PLEASE let me know if there is a software program that will let me convert these
files to .avi

Any help would be very much appreciated, thank you!

[manono]

Hi-

They should already be AVI. Just rename the extension as .avi. If there's any chapter information in there, you'll lose it, but who cares?

[guns1inger]

Open the file in virtualdub, then do a direct stream copy to put it into an avi container.

[manono]

Oh, is that a better way? Thanks for the heads-up.

[Ai Haibara]

Won't players usually just ignore the Ultra features of the video, though (assuming they don't support DivX 6/Ultra features)? If that's the case, streaming into a new AVI when it already is an AVI might just be an extra step.

[jagabo]

You may have problems with .divx files with menus and multiple titles. Renaming to .avi may only allow a player to see the first title. Remuxing with VirtualDub has the same problem.

[guns1inger]

My brother has a couple of players that won't see files with the .divx extension, but handle them happily after a run through virtualdub, however these don't have any ultra features.

[Ricksasha]

Thanks guys for the suggestions, I've tried virtualdub and it crashes,
I've also tried changing the extension to .avi and no luck, even tried
re-encoding it and burning file to dvd with adobe premiere elements,
and adobe did re-encode it, but the final result was just a black screen.

I think the reason it is so difficult is because there is probably some type
of drm protection in those clips. Does anyone know how I can convert this
.divx file so I can play it on a stand alone dvd player? I paid a lot of money
to get these video clips, I sure would be nice to watch them in my
living room for my own personal use! Please help!

[Heywould3]

wow joined in 2003 and only 4 posts. talk about a communication lag lol..

I dont think that its DRM unless you had to download a license for it to play. search for divxtodvd programs. divx makes one

i just found this but the link is only good for a day or so. so i hope you see it before its over.

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/

its for a free AVI or any format to DVD burn/converter. i have no idea about this pgm but thought of your post.. give it a shot