New converting programs?

[masadar]

Well it seems like i've been using the same 3 programs for converting my .mkv and .ogm files for the past 5 years. Those being
AlltoAVI , Tmpgenc, and VirtualdubMOD.

So my question is has there been any new programs released in the past couple years that can convert those file types but better faster and more stable?

[Baldrick]

Yep, new converters have better h264 encoding(x264) and much better mkv source support.

Try for example handbrake, xvid4psp, avidemux(still kinda buggy though) for avi xvid video and mkv/mp4 h264 video encoding and editing.

And for mpeg2 encoding use hc encoder together with a gui like avstodvd.

[masadar]

Ive actually tryed xvid4psp and it crashes nonstop. But im stoked to give the others a try.

[Baldrick]

xvid4psp is very stable here(win xp and win7)....but I guess it doesn't work perfect on all systems.

You can also see https://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-encoders?orderby=Updated , converters ordered by latest version.

[masadar]

Yah im stuck using vista home atm but there aint much i can do about that.