Best Video File Converter? Freeware?

[VladtheImpaler]

What is the best software for converting files from .avi, .wmv, DVDs to .divx or vice-versa? Is anyone aware of good freeware? I tried looking, but it seems none of the "freeware" stuff is actually free, and before I pay I'd like some feedback. Thanks.

[Hack&Lube]

I use Virtualdub for video editing.

Super works too sometimes.

All these convertors don't do that much actually, it all depends on the encoder and decoder codecs you have on your computer. Converters are all just cosmetic GUIs most of the time.

If you want a free video converter, hang out and check http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/ and you'll usually find a "pay for" one that is given away for free one day at least a few times a month.

[MaDMaN_26]

OMG, how is it I have never heard of http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/ before... I love free Stuff ... this is awsome. I am going to have so many programs I'll never use installed on my PC.

[Russic]

I use handbrake for all my video conversion needs.

[keratosis]

Originally Posted by Russic

I use handbrake for all my video conversion needs.

+1 for Handbrake. Love this bit of freeware.

[cmyden]

ConvertXtoDVD is the one you want for converting DivX/AVI to being playable on your DVD player (mpeg2)

[Azure]

http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/

[OilKiller]

Any Video Converter Freeware

Input formats:

avi, asf, mov, rm, rmvb, flv, mkv, mpg, 3gp, m4v, vob, YouTube videos and more

Output formats:

avi, mp4, wmv, flv, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, mpg (PAL or NTSC), mp3, wma, ogg, aac

[Coach]

i use divX converter