Converting .avi or .wmv files to mpeg format

[Sticks]

Does anyone know of a free download or a way to convert .avi or .wmv files to mpeg format?

[James]

Try Tmpgenc (http://www.tmpgenc.net/e_main.html) if you want to create MPEG-1 files.

Some CD burning software like Nero can create MPEG-1 video as well.

[Sticks]

Thanks, it was my father who was after this, as he wants to convert files to mpegs so they will play on a DVD player

[James]

There are guides for converting video files to DVD at Videohelp.com (http://www.videohelp.com/guides.php?howtoselect=4#4;62).

You might need to convert the video to MPEG-2/SVCD and use one of the programs described there to author the disc. MPEG-1/VCD doesn't always work on DVD players.