Converting Xvid to DivX

[quiksilva]

Anyone know a decent program to convert Xvid files to DivX ?

 

[HorseHead]

Virtualdub will do it. But, can I ask you why you want to convert?

 

[quiksilva]

To play it on my Playstation 3.... Any other ideas then ?

 

[HorseHead]

Virtualdub is probably the best program to do it, but you could also try something called Super (Super might be a bit easier for you to use if you're inexperienced in this area). Just bear in mind you'll cop some quality loss in the video when you "convert" because you'll actually be re-encoding/re-compressing the video.

 

[quiksilva]

Never used VirtualDub. Got this error.



Super the way to go ?

 

[HorseHead]

It looks to me like you don't have Divx installed.

http://www.divx.com

There's also a Divx converter for download there, too...

 

[Saint KFC]

*sigh*

1. Download the K-Lite Codec Pack
2. Get TMPGEnc
3. ???
4. Profit!

 

[quiksilva]

*sigh*

1. Download the K-Lite Codec Pack
2. Get TMPGEnc
3. ???
4. Profit!

?????

 

[quiksilva]

Used DivX. Works on the Playstation but it's all out of sync

 

[Conan Troutman]

I agree with Saint KFC's suggestion (the first 2 steps).

I'd also recommend converting to the same as the original file, ie. if originally NTSC, convert to NTSC. May help with some audio sync problems?? (and keep a bit more video quality)

GSpot may be useful for checking the specs of the original file.

Also check out videohelp.com for tutorials on using TMPGEnc. TMPGEnc Express you may find easier to use, but from memory I don't think it free like TMPGEnc, so you may have to look elsewhere for it

It may be a bit of work/learning doing it this way (the first time), but it's worth it. Maybe try on a 1-2min segment of the video at first til you get it right (if you haven't used TMPGEnc before).


What method are you using to view on the PS3? If from pc with TVersity, I believe that will convert the video for you to something that will work with your PS3. I haven't used that option myself, so don't know if it's a good/easy way to go or not.

 

[old_clint]

To play it on my Playstation 3.... Any other ideas then ?

Google is your friend:
http://www.digital-digest.com/software/PS3_Video_9.html

 

[quiksilva]

Google is your friend:
http://www.digital-digest.com/software/PS3_Video_9.html

Used it. Out of sync again. Might have to look into it a bit more.

 

[old_clint]

Used it. Out of sync again. Might have to look into it a bit more.

Sounds like it might be a packed-bitstream/variable bit-rate problem. Avidemux handles these conversions well. Encode as x.264/AAC audio which should read OK in the PS3.

 

[mighty mick]

xvid should play.

download the xvid codec.

anyone got a program for video compression,

mpeg and avi to xvid?

 

[quiksilva]

you can download the xvid codec to your ps3 ?

 

[old_clint]

you can download the xvid codec to your ps3 ?

Apparently.

http://www.gizmag.com/ps3-gets-divx-xvid-playback/8545/

 

[quiksilva]

Can anyone confirm they have installed the codec and it works ?

 

[old_clint]

Can anyone confirm they have installed the codec and it works ?

Bite the bullet son.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/SystemUpdates/PS3

 

[quiksilva]

I've always been updated. Installed the latest one last night, i'll see if anything has changed.

 

[arkie]

This update came out a while ago, and you will be able to play both xvid and divx files. I stream from my server all the time.

 

[quiksilva]

Maybe this file isn't Xvid :S