Converting AVI files

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Barcon

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Does anybody know how I go about converting AVI files to MP4 files?
I'm trying to watch films that I have on my laptop, on my tv by using a usb flashdrive. Thanks.
 
<a class="postlink" href="http://handbrake.fr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://handbrake.fr</a>
 
Barcon said:
waspish said:
http://handbrake.fr
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I tried that, and another one I forget the name of. My laptop just shut down as soon as I started to convert a file in both cases.
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The spec of your pc must be poor for that to happen..

Here's another one

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.convertfiles.com/convert/video/AVI-to-MP4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.convertfiles.com/convert/vid ... o-MP4.html</a>
 
waspish said:
Barcon said:
waspish said:
http://handbrake.fr
Click to expand...

I tried that, and another one I forget the name of. My laptop just shut down as soon as I started to convert a file in both cases.
Click to expand...

The spec of your pc must be poor for that to happen..

Here's another one

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.convertfiles.com/convert/video/AVI-to-MP4.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.convertfiles.com/convert/vid ... o-MP4.html</a>
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I just tried handbrake again, same thing happened.
I downloaded the other one that you posted but it doesn't seem to convert to mp4. Unless I'm doing something wrong again.
 
Loads of tools for it, i assume you do not want the methods i use but more a one click solution.

I suggest <a class="postlink" href="http://www.xilisoft.com/xvid-converter.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.xilisoft.com/xvid-converter.html</a>

I have been involved in video encoding/ripping etc for about 14 years now and this is one of the simplest tools with good results for the average viewer.

If you need help finding it give us a shout, if you don't like it there are similar tools i can suggest.

Handbrake may require certain encoders to be manually installed.
 
Handbrake is the best option out there. I would suggest try the 32 bit version if the 64 bit isnt working for you.

Alternatively, try <a class="postlink" href="http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/</a>
 
Is there anyway to make the conversion on this go any faster??

Converting an mkv file to an mp4 says it's gonna take 25 hours, that can't right surely

files about 430 MBs, but still seems a long time that.
 
Super David Silva 21 said:
Is there anyway to make the conversion on this go any faster??

Converting an mkv file to an mp4 says it's gonna take 25 hours, that can't right surely

files about 430 MBs, but still seems a long time that.
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It will depend on your pc speck and the software your using
 
I use adavanced tools which would probably be no good for the average user.
However encoding is my thing and you need "mediacoder"
It is free and imo the best gui based conversion app.

I assume the avi is a p2p groups movie rips so with that you really just need to rewrite the header and maybe audio.
If you want to pm me i can help barcon.

Mp4 like avi is just a container for the video standards the file has.
The video is likely to be xvid which should play.
Before encoding to avc (x264) try renaming the file to. mp4 first.
 
Super David Silva 21 said:
Is there anyway to make the conversion on this go any faster??

Converting an mkv file to an mp4 says it's gonna take 25 hours, that can't right surely

files about 430 MBs, but still seems a long time that.
Click to expand...

What technique are using, crf or multipass encoding?
If crf no point in going lower than crf 20 preset slow.

What app you using and settings?
 
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