How to convert RMVB file to MPEG4

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shanghai1

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Hi,

I would like to convert some RMVB file to MPEG4 to watch on my video iPod.

Is anyone able to advise of any free programs that I can download to do this?

I am using a Mac iBook G4.

Thanks, Kev
 
This can be done, but it requires a little "experimental" software.

First, get ffmpegX. It's a very powerful video converter.

Then you'll need an add-on to let if read RMVBs. ffmpegX is based partly on mplayer/mencoder, and there is an experimental codec pack available for that at the mplayer web site (scroll down to the "Binary Codec Packages" section and download the OS X PPC one).

After installing that codec pack, ffmpegX should be able to read (and convert) RMVB files. In the Video tab of ffmpegX, just make sure you select a codec that uses mencoder, e.g. "Xvid [.AVI] (mencoder)".

I'm not sure it will work for all RMVB files, but I have successfully converted all the files I've come across since discovering this.

Hope this helps.
 
Mikuro,

Thanks for your reply and advice. I'm trying to download ffmpegX at the moment, but can't access their site. I will keep trying.

Thanks..
 
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