Convert .Avi to play on Tivo

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slimjim867

Discussion Starter · Jun 30, 2011

I need to convert .Avi files to play on my Tivo.
I have done a search and found a couple of possibilities but thought that I might get the benefit of someone else's experience.
Free or shareware is preferred.
Thank you

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ThAbtO

· #2 · Jun 30, 2011

All I can Say is one word:

PyTivo.

It can transfer .avi, .mkv, mpg, .mp4 and some others. With TiVo Desktop, you would need the $25 Plus option.

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orangeboy

· #3 · Jun 30, 2011

slimjim867 said:
I need to convert .Avi files to play on my Tivo.
I have done a search and found a couple of possibilities but thought that I might get the benefit of someone else's experience.
Free or shareware is preferred.
Thank you

I use ffmpeg and x264 (both free) to convert .??? to (TiVo compatible) .mp4 files. An ffmpeg example "recipe" is included in that link to help get you started.

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jcthorne

· #4 · Jun 30, 2011

Since everyone else piped up...

I use meGUI to accomplish that and many other video rework tasks.

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Allanon

· #5 · Jun 30, 2011

I recommend pyTivo but you can also drag the AVI file to the Tivo device section of Vuze and it will convert it to a VOB and make it available for download in the Tivo Now Playing List menu.

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