Multi-Format conversion for Zune 2.0 app?

megashub · 11-25-2007, 11:01 PM

Hey, before I upgrade the firmware on my zune, and of course the zune software on my PC to 2.0, I'd like to know if the multi-format conversion hack will still work? If not, is there an updated version for it yet, and if so where?

Thanks!
bob

djdafreund · 11-26-2007, 06:28 PM

Nope, not on mine at least. In fact, i've tried almost every format i use every day, and the ONLY file it seems to sync over are '.wmv' which REALLY sucks since the box, and ALL advertisements claim "Supports WMV, MP4,MOV,etc.", but none of those are syncing when i try to copy them over. So all my whole collection (mp4-all of them.) i have to reconvert just to play on my Zune 30gig. Bummer.
It seems to me that "Supports' is M$'s lame way of selling the Zune. I could say they COULD've put "Supports ALL known video files" if they were meaning the zune 2.0 will CONVERT all, and not that the zune can PLAYBACK actual .mp4 files. Since i have programs that allow me to convert about any format out there to WMV.
Maybe i'm missing something, but i've spend over 9 hours of nothing BUT playing around with the software and everything else related since the 2 days i've had it since i purchase my 30gig, And don't get me wrong, so far i'm really liking it (minus x64 problems, no wireless sync working, known 'Searching for COmputer . . ) glitch. And you can't organize your video section by folders, just 1 BIG list of video's, shame on M$, my 4 gig creative can even do that.

nerys · 11-26-2007, 11:42 PM

actually it DOES do others (some mp4's and some m4v's) but it seems COMPLETELY random which it will convert. I put an episode of geekbrief on it and it converted that but would not touch webbalert. Also oddly it recognized geekbrief as a podcast ?? how did it know that? (system and diggnation but put in videos) is there ID3 like info for videos? I tried "adding" id3 info using winamp and it rendered the file unplayable :-)

People is there a SIMPLE FREE ONE STOP ONE CLICK conversion solution to make 100% zune compatible files? DROP my files on it 1 or many and click GO.?? I wonder if super will convert them will have to try....

ElectroGeek2009 · 12-02-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djdafreund

...the ONLY file it seems to sync over are '.wmv' which REALLY sucks since the box, and ALL advertisements claim "Supports WMV, MP4,MOV,etc.", but none of those are syncing when i try to copy them over. So all my whole collection (mp4-all of them.) i have to reconvert just to play on my Zune 30gig. Bummer.
It seems to me that "Supports' is M$'s lame way of selling the Zune. I could say they COULD've put "Supports ALL known video files" if they were meaning the zune 2.0 will CONVERT all, and not that the zune can PLAYBACK actual .mp4 files. Since i have programs that allow me to convert about any format out there to WMV.
Maybe i'm missing something, but i've spend over 9 hours of nothing BUT playing around with the software and everything else related since the 2 days i've had it since i purchase my 30gig, And don't get me wrong, so far i'm really liking it (minus x64 problems, no wireless sync working, known 'Searching for COmputer . . ) glitch. And you can't organize your video section by folders, just 1 BIG list of video's, shame on M$, my 4 gig creative can even do that.

I believe that only the 2nd Generation (4, 8, 80) support mp4 without conversion.

dbutters · 01-12-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectroGeek2009

I believe that only the 2nd Generation (4, 8, 80) support mp4 without conversion.

ZUNE SUPPORTS NOTHING WITHOUT CONVERSION

11-25-2007, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
megashub Zewbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10	Multi-Format conversion for Zune 2.0 app? Hey, before I upgrade the firmware on my zune, and of course the zune software on my PC to 2.0, I'd like to know if the multi-format conversion hack will still work? If not, is there an updated version for it yet, and if so where? Thanks! bob

11-26-2007, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
djdafreund Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 24 Reputation: 10	Nope, not on mine at least. In fact, i've tried almost every format i use every day, and the ONLY file it seems to sync over are '.wmv' which REALLY sucks since the box, and ALL advertisements claim "Supports WMV, MP4,MOV,etc.", but none of those are syncing when i try to copy them over. So all my whole collection (mp4-all of them.) i have to reconvert just to play on my Zune 30gig. Bummer. It seems to me that "Supports' is M$'s lame way of selling the Zune. I could say they COULD've put "Supports ALL known video files" if they were meaning the zune 2.0 will CONVERT all, and not that the zune can PLAYBACK actual .mp4 files. Since i have programs that allow me to convert about any format out there to WMV. Maybe i'm missing something, but i've spend over 9 hours of nothing BUT playing around with the software and everything else related since the 2 days i've had it since i purchase my 30gig, And don't get me wrong, so far i'm really liking it (minus x64 problems, no wireless sync working, known 'Searching for COmputer . . ) glitch. And you can't organize your video section by folders, just 1 BIG list of video's, shame on M$, my 4 gig creative can even do that.

11-26-2007, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nerys Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 Reputation: 6	actually it DOES do others (some mp4's and some m4v's) but it seems COMPLETELY random which it will convert. I put an episode of geekbrief on it and it converted that but would not touch webbalert. Also oddly it recognized geekbrief as a podcast ?? how did it know that? (system and diggnation but put in videos) is there ID3 like info for videos? I tried "adding" id3 info using winamp and it rendered the file unplayable :-) People is there a SIMPLE FREE ONE STOP ONE CLICK conversion solution to make 100% zune compatible files? DROP my files on it 1 or many and click GO.?? I wonder if super will convert them will have to try....

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