Tip: Pocket DivX Encoder and WMV files

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Have you ever tried to convert a Microsoft *.wmv file using Pocket DivX Encoder? It does not let you try.

Here's an easy trick to get it done anyway:

rename myWMV.wmv *.mp4

Then use Pocket DivX Encoder to process the new fake MP4 file
but in addition to setting the CODEC to VHQ also click the IVTC checkbox.

In fact, I think I'll always leave the IVTC box checked since it does not increase the filesize and may sync a little better.

[Vegas215.com]

After more testing, this method sometimes works and sometimes does not. AMV convertor often gives an error on Pocket DivX Encoder wmv-to-avi files.

I've had reasonable luck renaming .wmv files to .mp4 then instead of checking the IVTC in Pocket Divx Encoder, I try putting in 10fps. For final processing I set AMV Convertor fps to mid (10fps).

For troublesome WMV files, I now just use Mencoder264, being certain to set the frames under "OPTIONS" at 8 (low), 10 (mid) or 12(high) for final processing via AMV Convertor.