Converting video with xilisoft

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:18 pm

This is a super quick tut on how to use xilisoft video converter to convert file formats. xilisoft is the only converter I have ever found that does a good job. A lot of freeware programs convert the file from one format to another with the simple intent making file readable in a different format but does not actually re encode it thus making the file utter rubbish. This is also good for changing the frame rate of video, the main reason why some video does not play off usb sticks.

Step 1
Open up xilisoft and just drag your video file in (Im using a creative commons movie called Big Buck Bunny made with blender, its pretty cool)

Step 2
You will presented with this, my file is in .avi and for this example Ive got it set up to convert it to a .mpg, but it will convert anything to anything, even video to audio.

You will notice the output size of your video, because I have this set up it is about the same as the original, but most times the initial size will differ. Before you go any further you need to ascertain the properties of the original file as we are going to match them up. You can either just click on your file and you should see all the info at the bottom of your screen (where you have the video, not in here) or failing that get gspot to see what it is. gspot would be a good tool to use if you wanted to match up the audio codec the same.

Step 3

Click here

Which will open this

The properties of my original file are

Bit rate 4450
Frame rate 24
size 1280x720

So in the above pic you set the advance profile settings to match it.

Video codec - leave that but you can change it if need be
Video size - leave it on Auto
Bit Rate - click on it, highlight the numbers before the k and change it to what your original file size is.
Frame Rate - This is sort of important, depending on how you plan to play the video, click on it and in the drop down box change it to either 25 or 29.7 fps (thats your pal and ntsc)

The rest in there just ignore.
When you shut that side window off you should see the output file size very similar to what your original is.

Then hit the convert button (big green thing up the top)

Note on Bit Rate

The Bit rate determines the size of the file, the bigger it is the bigger the file. My example it is 4000 (ish) when you want the file for web play back, portable device playback you can make the Bit rate smaller hence making the file smaller. 1000 Bit Rate is a safe rate however 600 or 800 can still be fine, depending on the file and how you intend to play it.

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:34 pm

Cool guide trollster, really easy to understand. Thanks Smile

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:39 pm

1024gig wrote:

Cool guide trollster, really easy to understand. Thanks Smile

Brown nose Rolling Eyes

edit
I do agree though... it looks very easy to understand Wink

Feck it now I'm a brownnoser Rolling Eyes

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:40 pm

I agree 1024gig it is a good guide Very Happy

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:40 pm

Good bit of kit, xilisoft. There are hundreds of converters out there, it can be hard to pick a good one. This definitely up there.

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:07 am

I use Xilisoft video converter ultimate 6, better than most of the video converters I've used.
Nice, quick guide. Smile

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:11 am

is mjpeg one of the conversion options. i cant see it. just jpeg. i dont think thats the same?

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:17 am

I like Xilisoft, I now use Xilisoft Video Converter 7 for the majority of my uploads ...........

afn MJPEG is explained here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_JPEG

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:48 am

Istolealoafofbread wrote:

1024gig wrote:

Cool guide trollster, really easy to understand. Thanks Smile

Brown nose Rolling Eyes

Oi!

Istolealoafofbread wrote:

edit
I do agree though... it looks very easy to understand Wink

Feck it now I'm a brownnoser Rolling Eyes

Thats better. Rolling Eyes

Hmmm, it does actually read as a bit of a dorky comment, ill give ye that one!

This seems to be a lot more versatile than convertXtoDVD....liking it now ive used it a bit more.
This guide helped me quite a bit. [/me sticks tongue out at breadthief] Wink

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:59 am

robmead wrote:

I like Xilisoft, I now use Xilisoft Video Converter 7 for the majority of my uploads ...........

afn MJPEG is explained here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_JPEG

thanks mate, had a read but still unsure Rolling Eyes

can i just use the jpeg encoder on xili then? reason i ask is another one i use has the mjpeg encoder next the jpeg so i assumed they were differenr. i got this cause trollman recomended and from what i see majority agree, i want to try the same file i ran through avidemux to see if its any better but with that it had the mjpeg output option, plus i have the innotab now so can try the files i convert

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:59 pm

afn I've just read that the "innotab" will play AVI files so Xilisoft will suit you perfectly .......
Have a read here:

http://www.amazon.com/Converting-movies-for-the-Innotab/forum/Fx3931Q87U42PAR/Tx2MJ5U1HF6PYCO/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B004VCT14Y

Sorry couldn't find a longer link Wink

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:10 pm

robmead wrote:

afn I've just read that the "innotab" will play AVI files so Xilisoft will suit you perfectly .......
Have a read here:

http://www.amazon.com/Converting-movies-for-the-Innotab/forum/Fx3931Q87U42PAR/Tx2MJ5U1HF6PYCO/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B004VCT14Y

Sorry couldn't find a longer link Wink

yeh you deffo win on the long link comp! i know it plays avi but most sites iv been on say it has to be avi compressed with mjpeg. avidemux and super are the only ones i can find that have all correct settings. i tried pocketwizard as your ling suggests but when installing comes up with an error messahe saying cannot load gui i think it said. was hoping xilisoft worked as it is just like imtoo dvd ripper. very easy to use with great results but i cant fing mjpeg codec on it

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:31 pm

Try a normal AVI file, see if it plays.

Also, we are hijacking trollster's Xilisoft tutorial so if you still need help maybe make your own thread, you'll probably get more informed replies than mine.

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:45 pm

robmead wrote:

Try a normal AVI file, see if it plays.

Also, we are hijacking trollster's Xilisoft tutorial so if you still need help maybe make your own thread, you'll probably get more informed replies than mine.

yeh did think we were. already have a thread on it. will try an avi str8 on it

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:57 am

hi guys good day! just wanna ask a few things plz-
is it possible to use this program to change low quality videos to HD? and if it doesnt is there any program that does that?
and like is there an expert video editor that i can even edit the video's characters? (for example their clothing)
thanks alot Laughing