Trimming, converting .wtv files? (Windows Media Centre recorded tv)


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Okay. Simple enough. I want to take some of the .wtv files, which are the WMC recorded tv files and convert them into a more usable format. Simply to MP4 or MKV. I'd also like to be able to trim the start and end, and perhaps remove ads.

 

 

I tried to use handbrake but some of the files just stop converting at random percentages. MC-TV converter is just .blah. Windows movie maker had sync issues with the output.

 

Is there any decent software where I can just input the file, edit how I see fit, and output the file in a common format?

 

 

 

Thanks.

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Ahhh Freemake. I think I used this ages ago but completely forgot about it! 

 

Thanks Rippleman.

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+1

 

If you donate, the most current versions use CUDA to really cut down on conversion time. Ad removal is excellent as well. Excellent video/audio quality.

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MCEbuddy looks interesting. Freemake seems to be doing everything I need though.

 

Rippleman wasn't kidding about the adware, it attempts 3 different package installs & makes it look like one of the radio buttons is greyed out so it can't be selected. Very sneaky.

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I use MeGUI to do all my encoding. This is a bit more of an advanced tool. I re-encode most of the anime or tv-shows I download. I've gotten my media collection down by about 45%. Most movies (1080p) go to 720p and are about 500mb a piece. My tv-shows are 190 - 210mb a piece.

There is also a paid program called "Xilisoft". I used that to put music videos on my iPod.

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OK. I appreciate everyone's suggestions. I think for now I will stick with freemake. Thanks again, Rippleman.

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