How to convert .wtv files

simple..right click the wtv file and select the context menu convert to dvr-ms..viola...a converted file...you can even use a batch file/scheduler to keep your folder converted and organized..

bat file goes something like this

move "e:\Recorded TV\*.wtv" e:\toconvert\
c:\windows\ehome\WTVconverter.exe "e:\toconvert\*.wtv"
move "e:\toconvert\*.dvr-ms" "e:\converted\"
pause
Del e:\toconvert\*.wtv


modify it to suit your needs..use this in conjunction with a program like life extender or mce buddy and your all set

Would it be possible to get the files from Win7 that let you convert wtv to dvr-ms, and copy them to vista? I've got Vista with the tvpack installed, and can convert wtv to dvr-ms using TODVRMS, but there are a few files it won't work on. I'm trying to find another way to convert these. Thanks.

I just want to let you know VSO software ( author of ConvertXtoDVD ), as added a command line GUI too for WTV support ( for 7 only but they seem to work on vista WTV support too ) :

You can download it from their forum

Convert .WTV to DVD - new MCE windows 7 video format

A good article that shows you a tool that can auto convert from WTV to DVR-MS. Plus you can use it to do commercial removals with little effort on in windows 7

Updated Profiles for DVRMSToolbox to Auto-Convert WTV to DVR-MS

I'm certainly a greenhorn and am confused on how to convert .wtv to mpeg2. First of all, I am looking for something to take the HUGE files recorded/created by Windows 7 RC Live TV recording (.wtv), strip (or skip) commercials and result in a smaller file for storage and later viewing. I've downloaded dmrtoolbox and SUPER, looked at the former, tried the latter and still don't know if I can do it. In the SUPER menu, I see there are profiles that can be imported but none that does .wtv to mpeg2 unless it is not obvious. Does anyone have a profile for that? Or point me to a place where I can get some hints? BTW, tried NERO but it is very tedious to do manually - never get one done with out goofing it up.

Help appreciated. Tahnks in advance.

henkfrijters said:

Windows 7 is using the .wtv file format for recorded TV.
Does anybody know (preferably free) tools to convert these files to for example .avi ?
In the past I used the dvr-ms converter, however this is not a free tool... and I hate to have to pay again for a new tool

The tool is right in Windows 7 for free. Just righy clicck on the file and it will ask you if you want to convert it.

get wtv converter for free, its the easiest way to convert, wtv to dvr-ms. just open the program, select the file and you have the option to converted to dvr-ms or to dvd.
here is the link, its virus free
Convert .WTV to DVD - new MCE windows 7 video format

enjoy

I wrote a utility and posted it to CodePlex for just this purpose:

WtvWatcher (for Windows 7 Media Center)