How to convert .wtv files

[henkfrijters]

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

 

[dalhectar]

I'm not aware of any tool that converts *.wtv

There's also no commercial skip tool that works with *.wtv files, seems like no one has been able to figure out the container.

 

[henkfrijters]

This tool does WTV to AVI Dvix Converter : Convert WTV to AVI Divx but again costs money , thanx to Microsoft

 

[dalhectar]

Have you tried this, it's commandline...

ToDVRMS - 1.0.0.6 (Public Release) - andy vt's blog

Once you get it to dvrms, you should be able to do what you are used to doing.

 

[henkfrijters]

Thank you

I have tried TODVRMS but for some reason could jnot get it to work properly. Started allright, showed a screen and nothing happened from there on.......... Do you or anybody else know where I can read a manual/guide which tells a bit more than the short description on the download-page

 

[dalhectar]

Might want to check out this thread.

The Green Button - Convert WTV to something else?

 

[henkfrijters]

I am aware of that thread and asked to get entrance to the beta-test of MCEBuddy. I haver seen this program work on DVR-MS files and hope to be able to test the beta soon. This beta is the new version which will work on .wtv files as far as I can see.

 

[andymetro]

Thank you

I have tried TODVRMS but for some reason could jnot get it to work properly. Started allright, showed a screen and nothing happened from there on.......... Do you or anybody else know where I can read a manual/guide which tells a bit more than the short description on the download-page

henkfrijters, toDVRMS works great. Change your source file name to something short. Like "test" and try again. Their are many quirks to learn when it comes to .wtv conversions and what the dvr-ms file will need once it's been converted. I should create a guide. what program do you edit your dvr-ms files with? just getting to dvr-ms is not the final step before you can edit.

 

[henkfrijters]

So far I have just been converting the recorded files to .mpg and play them on a mediaplayer connected to the PC as a NAS-disc and to the TV as input device.
However I would like to get rid of ads and cut the recording properly to beginning and end. I am aware of the DVRMS toolbox but to be honest do not like command driven tools. I prefer one-button tools.

henkfrijters, toDVRMS works great. Change your source file name to something short. Like "test" and try again. Their are many quirks to learn when it comes to .wtv conversions and what the dvr-ms file will need once it's been converted. I should create a guide. what program do you edit your dvr-ms files with? just getting to dvr-ms is not the final step before you can edit.

 

[andymetro]

did you get any .wtv files to convert after renaming them? I don't to command line either. I hate it. DVRMS has a GUI. Do you have the GUI?

 

[henkfrijters]

I have not been able to get TODVRMS to convert any .wtv files not directly nor with the GUI to TODVRMS.

I will wait for MCEBuddy or buy the program wtv2avi (from dvrsoft)

 

[henkfrijters]

I have given up and spend another € 20,- on a tool from DVRsoft. These tools work and do not require commands, command-lines but work with one button. Thanks to all of you for trying to help me !

 

[hdjunkie]

PowerDirector 7 will convert to mpeg2 upon importing. It's not actually converting anything, but extracting the mpeg2. I then use videoredo to edit commercials out.

 

[hdjunkie]

PowerDirector 7 converts wtv to mpeg2. Then you can use videoredo, or whatever for editing.

 

[hdjunkie]

Why would you want to convert to dvr-ms?

 

[bafagulu]

I used eRightSoft Super to convert about any type of media to any other type, including .wtv to .avi. Work great and cost nothing! Absolutely free. SUPER © .

Weird web site and it's difficult to get the program but don't give up, it's worth the effort.​

 

[Dragonfly]

My 7048 build converts wtv to dvr-ms natively. Just right click the wtv file and convert. Not sure if later builds included this.

 

[Senna]

I can confirm there is a right-click convert option in newer builds. Tested on 7077 x64.

Be aware that there will be a copy of the file roughly the same size if you're running low on space.

 

[DemonSeed]

DVRMSToolbox will convert wtv files automatically and you can use LifeExtender to remove the commercials after the DVRMSToolbox is dune with the conversion.
Best Part is there both Free! (LifeExtender is best free commercial tool)


Just have DVRMSToolbox monitor Media Center Record folder,
it will automatically convert when it see's a new file,
then automatically move completed conversions to a LifeExtender Work folder & delete original.
Now have LifeExtender monitor the Work folder remove its commercials automatically when it see's a new file, then move the commercials free file back to the MC Record folder.
So that Media Center can see it.
And if you want to take it a step farther you can have Life Extender Hand the file back to DVRMSToolbox and it can reconvert the now commercial free file to an compressed avi or what ever container you like so you can archive it.
And they will do it all with out asking a thing. Like 2 peas in a pod working together along with Media Center.
And you will be able to enjoy those pesky wtv files like never before!

 

[woodyard]

Anyone know of a solution for converting WTV files "for dummies"?