How to convert .wtv files

[loopster]

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

 

[rhdins]

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.

 

[Jacee]

Hi rhdins, try NCH
Video Converter Software - Convert AVI MOV WMV FLV Video Files

Prism is a free video converter for Windows and Mac. It can convert video files from avi, wmv, 3gp, mov, flv and more into avi, mov, asf, wmv, mp4, 3gp and others. It can also convert DVD discs to your hard drive or compress video files to reduce size.

 

[Jacee]

Ackkkk ... 9,024 views! Has this helped anyone out?

 

[supermimai]

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

 

[silentcid]

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

 

[sawbuck]

.wtv to mpeg2 conversion

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.

 

[cbkitt]

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.

 

[shadowxp21]

wtv files

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

 

[pbruce]

WtvWatcher converts WTV to DVR-MS for free

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

WtvWatcher (for Windows 7 Media Center)

 

[kaliif]

all talk is about mpeg2 wtv files
but how convert mpeg4 wtv files to any normal formats

 

[hemsworthl]

I've read through these posts and through the green button posts. Converting .wtv to dvr-ms using the convert option in the right-click menu seems to work just fine. What I'm eventually looking for is to convert to an .avi DivX orXvid for playback on a DVD player. What benefit does converting .wtv to dvr-ms give you? Windows "Live" movie maker will only create .wmv as an output for either .wtv or .dvr-ms. My copy of DivX-7 converter doesn't entertain either the .wtv or dvr-ms. Anyone got a way to convert to DivX or Xvid in a single step from .wtv or dvr-ms?

 

[AngelProcesser]

Ripping DVD's

Have you tried just ripping a DVD from WMC?

 

[cbkitt]

WTV Converter

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject: Convert .WTV to DVD - new MCE windows 7 video formathttp://forums.vso-software.fr/posting.php?mode=quote&p=46728 Download here a free tool to convert WTV (recorded from Windows Media Center) in .dvr-ms or DVD format:
Download WTV converter now!
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[AngelProcesser]

No thank you

I like my PC and would not install rogue software.

 

[cbkitt]

Install ConvertXToDVD

This should take care of youyr problam. It also intigrates with the WTV to DVD Conversion option.

 

[cbkitt]

AVS Version 6.3 Converts to AVI

AVS Version 6.3 Converts to AVI:huh:

 

[AngelProcesser]

Rogue files, also?

 

[Orpheous]

It appears to be safe, just a screenshot pasted into a .doc file.
cbkitt: the W7 clipping tool will save clipped screenshots as image files, which most people are more comfortable opening than .doc files which could contain malicious macros.

To get back on topic, I just successfully used the windows live movie maker to convert the original wtv file to a wmv, then used Super to convert to a decent avi. not ideal as it's a 2 step process, but it does work. I'm going to try out Handbrake next to see if it works.

Using windows media centre, scroll to tasks, and burn your wtv as a dvd f you want to watch it on another device (without editing)

I'm still searching for a free way to edit the wtv file and convert it to something more supported, will keep you updated if I find anything.

 

[AngelProcesser]

Recommended

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx