Program to Convert avi

[pchaney301]

I am looking for a program to convert avi files to another format so I can watch them on my xbox's dvd player. My Xbox won't read the avi format for some reason.

So, what do you guys suggest?

 

[r.j.s]

MPEG Streamclip

 

[mcavjame]

or Handbrake 0.9.3

It even has a preset for the xbox console.

 

[pchaney301]

I am trying MPEG screenclip, so hopefully it will work great. I just want to be able to convert it, so I can put it on a DVD to watch on my xbox's DVD player. I put the avi formatted DVD in a average DVD player, and the disc worked great.

 

[pchaney301]

for some reason, the convert started up really fast and then it really slowed down towards the end. It is converting about a 800mb avi file, so do you think thats the reason its so slow?

Will this solve my DVD player problems on my Xbox360? I just want to be able to burn this onto a DVD and then be able to watch it on my Xbox.

Thanks for the help.

 

[pchaney301]

For some reason after I converted the avi file into the Mp4, it won't even play on my computer anymore. Whats the deal!

 

[r.j.s]

For some reason after I converted the avi file into the Mp4, it won't even play on my computer anymore. Whats the deal!

That's not right. Try converting it again.

 

[pchaney301]

Should it be taking as long as it is?

 

[NC MacGuy]

Depends on computer and conversion program but Handbrake usually encodes at about 30-70fps depending on computer. My Air or older MB vs. new MBP for instance.

 

[pchaney301]

Same story with attemp #2. The mp4 was created, but when I try to play it, nothing plays. Black screen.

 

[r.j.s]

Maybe you are trying to encode with a codec you do not have installed ... Don't know why MPEG SC would do that but, install Perian.

 

[kolax]

Same story with attemp #2. The mp4 was created, but when I try to play it, nothing plays. Black screen.

Use HandBrake and select the Apple Universal preset.

 

[macrem]

You could also use VLC* (File > Streaming/Exporting Wizard... > Transcode/Save to file) & iSquint comes to mind but not sure.

*on a side note, between QuickTime & VLC I'm good for video playback...no need for flip4mac, et al.

 

[pchaney301]

I actually already have VLC, I just tried to Export it to MPEG and the program shut down. I don't know why I am having the worst time doing this. I promise I am not the dumbest member on here! I hope not at least!

 

[kolax]

I actually already have VLC, I just tried to Export it to MPEG and the program shut down. I don't know why I am having the worst time doing this. I promise I am not the dumbest member on here! I hope not at least!

Did you take my advice? No? Didn't think so..

 

[pchaney301]

Did you take my advice? No? Didn't think so..

I was actually in the process of taking your advice. I was just using what I already had to see if it would work. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[pchaney301]

Did you take my advice? No? Didn't think so..

How do I go about converting it to another format on Handbrake?

 

[kolax]

How do I go about converting it to another format on Handbrake?

Open the file in the HandBrake file browser, click on the Apple Universal preset and click go

 

[pchaney301]

Open the file in the HandBrake file browser, click on the Apple Universal preset and click go

Thanks for the advice. I'm giving it a run right now. I'll let you know the results.