[Altoid]

Hi,

I'm trying to shrink some movie files as much as possible, quality isn't as big an issue as file size.

I've been trying a few conversions options but none have given great result.

Ideally reducing resolution, frame rate and sound to sterio to get as small a result as possible.

Size is way more inportant then quality.

Preferable free software.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Al.

[ScumLord]

I've found the divx converter to be very straight forward and easy to convert files. All you have to do is load the files and either pick a preset on size or pick your own settings.

[CaSCaDe711]

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

[Altoid]

Thanks for the ideas - I'll give them a try.

- Al

[conical]

MPEG Streamclip
http://www.squared5.com/

Convert to MPEG4 h264, great quality in a relatively small file size

[davesneddon]

HANDBRAKE is also excellent.

[_AVALANCHE_]

http://sourceforge.net/projects/megui/

It's advanced.

Or DVDShrink.

[alandublin33]

try A one flv converter

[pandaboy]

Originally Posted by conical

MPEG Streamclip
http://www.squared5.com/

Convert to MPEG4 h264, great quality in a relatively small file size

This one has been the best in my experience, I found some quality issues with handbrake, I usually use it for ripping DVDs. MPEG stremclip is as good as most compressors you pay for.

[pandaboy]

Plus you can do a batch compression which will save your good self time

[Bellu]

DVDshrink and handbrake are ok

[NealB]

Mpeg Streamclip