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Old 28-12-2006, 10:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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how to convert dvd to divx

Hi am looking to rip all my dvds onto my hard drive and them convert them to divx. out of you experinced computer boffins can anyone recommend me the best program software to rip my dvds onto my hard drive then convert them over to divx.

also what will be the best settings to use when converting to divx

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Old 28-12-2006, 11:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: how to convert dvd to divx

AutoGK Very simple and easy.
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Re: how to convert dvd to divx

i cant seem to conver all the dvd to divx only 1 stage at a time, also says cant convert to divx as i dont have the installation?

there should be easier programs than this
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Old 29-12-2006, 8:50 AM   #4 (permalink)
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or use "fairuse" to back up /convert YOUR OWNED COLLECTION as i have . Oh and its a free program.

http://www.fairusewizard.com/lang_en/

Easy to use and quick to encode. Job iz ze good von!
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Old 29-12-2006, 3:01 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i cant seem to conver all the dvd to divx only 1 stage at a time, also says cant convert to divx as i dont have the installation?

there should be easier programs than this
You need to install the DivX codec yourself, but I would stick with XviD. You'll only be able to convert the actual movie itself into XviD (AVI), not menus etc.

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or use "fairuse" to back up /convert YOUR OWNED COLLECTION as i have . Oh and its a free program.

http://www.fairusewizard.com/lang_en/

Easy to use and quick to encode. Job iz ze good von!
Eurgh, tried FU. Didn't like it at all.
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Old 29-12-2006, 4:13 PM   #6 (permalink)
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You need to install the DivX codec yourself, but I would stick with XviD. You'll only be able to convert the actual movie itself into XviD (AVI), not menus etc.


Eurgh, tried FU. Didn't like it at all.
each to their own i guess. i found it quite easy and simple to use with good results !
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Re: how to convert dvd to divx

what program do i first use to rip my dvd to the pc?
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http://www.videohelp.com/
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Old 29-12-2006, 7:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
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what program do i first use to rip my dvd to the pc?
DVD Shrink, lol, you've got a long way to go yet. I thought you woulda known that!
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cool that video help is good

am going to use ripit4me to rip my dvds to my pc
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Re: how to convert dvd to divx

still cant get them to convert to divx once i ruipped them to my hard drive with either program
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Fair use will do it all?
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Old 29-12-2006, 10:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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it takes a long time still got 1 hour 50 to go.

cant be bothered doing this for my 112 dvd collection lol

either that or get a faster pc
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doom9.org is your friend!

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