How to convert your movies into high quality Zune format

Dragod · 10-04-2007, 05:21 PM

This will explain how to convert any video you happen to have on your computer into a high quality, Zune ready video that will not require conversion whilst syncing.

1. Getting a Converter
First thing you'll need is a video converter to change your files that aren't in a Zune-ready format (such as .avi), into a Zune-ready format (.wmv).

2. Changing WinAVI's Settings
It's simple enough, just change the settings by following these steps:

--Click "wmv"

--Find your file

--Click "Advanced"

--Click "WMV Encoder", then change the settings to match what is in this picture:

---Hit "OK" and wait for the video to convert 100%.

Be sure to check the file first, make sure everything is how you want it.

3. Change the Metadata
Download zMeta from our Tools section. (You'll need WinRAR, see the beginning of the next step) Open it, and hit "Open files" or "Open Directory" and select the file/folder.

--Hit "Videos", then right click the file and select "Set as Movie".

--Click the file on the left, and edit the data. It's best to use a source like imDB to make accurate info, or you can just do basic info, like Title.

--Once you're done, hit "Close Files" at the top, and close zMeta.

Hope this helped for all you video converting newbies ; )

tresangels · 10-04-2007, 06:24 PM

Is this free? Because I tried to download it once before and it was just a free trial. And only converted a small amount and with a watermark.

Dragod · 10-04-2007, 06:37 PM

WinAVI? Yes... it's cracked.

Wootmasta · 10-04-2007, 06:46 PM

Now I get it!

Dragod · 10-04-2007, 06:52 PM

Lol, Woot

Thanks for the +Rep

emblem boy · 12-08-2007, 03:27 PM

The link for winavi seems to be broken or something. Any link to another one?

Graheart · 12-12-2007, 01:14 PM

Ah, is zeta a better way to classify video that with tigo tago that was recommended in another post about classifing video in the tut section

Gregory · 12-12-2007, 01:16 PM

emblem boy, you don't meet the download requirements. The link isn't broken, you just can't access it.

Dark616 · 12-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Greg, it IS broken. even I get

Invalid File ID

Click here if your browser does not automatically redirect you.

It seems the no leecher sections were completely erased from the DB

Gregory · 12-12-2007, 02:53 PM

I can access it.

Dragod · 12-12-2007, 02:57 PM

I updated it with a link to the newest version of WinAVI.

LayzeNguyen · 12-14-2007, 02:19 PM

thanks

Dragod · 12-20-2007, 03:26 PM

Edited for only Converting to Zune ready files.

leandermx · 12-20-2007, 04:55 PM

Nice, thanks.
One thing, what will happen if I change the picture size to bigger size, say 640*480?
I'm using a zune 8G.

Dragod · 12-20-2007, 07:15 PM

You will get a larger file and a larger aspect ratio, meaning higher quality. I originally wrote this when the Zune 30 was the only available Zune. This basically gives the best size to quality ratio. But I guess if you are a quality whore, 640x480 would work.

archosfan · 12-23-2007, 10:08 PM

i use nidesoft video converter, it works great for me

Dragod · 12-24-2007, 07:16 AM

I like WinAVI. Very customizable.

Shogo · 12-25-2007, 03:30 PM

So should the zune program have to convert these files when I load them onto my zune? I've converted an avi file as directed above and it shows up in the zune program, but then I have to wait again for the zune to convert the wmv while it sync's. It just says "converting" and takes forever.

Dragod · 12-25-2007, 06:36 PM

.avi isn't supported by Zune..
but if you convert an avi to wmv (Click the wmv button, not avi) and use those settings, it shouldn't need converting unless the framerate was above 30 (I think).

pvhawkeye08 · 12-25-2007, 09:04 PM

10-04-2007, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	How to convert your movies into high quality Zune format This will explain how to convert any video you happen to have on your computer into a high quality, Zune ready video that will not require conversion whilst syncing. 1. Getting a Converter First thing you'll need is a video converter to change your files that aren't in a Zune-ready format (such as .avi), into a Zune-ready format (.wmv). 2. Changing WinAVI's Settings It's simple enough, just change the settings by following these steps: --Click "wmv" --Find your file --Click "Advanced" --Click "WMV Encoder", then change the settings to match what is in this picture: ---Hit "OK" and wait for the video to convert 100%. Be sure to check the file first, make sure everything is how you want it. 3. Change the Metadata Download zMeta from our Tools section. (You'll need WinRAR, see the beginning of the next step) Open it, and hit "Open files" or "Open Directory" and select the file/folder. --Hit "Videos", then right click the file and select "Set as Movie". --Click the file on the left, and edit the data. It's best to use a source like imDB to make accurate info, or you can just do basic info, like Title. --Once you're done, hit "Close Files" at the top, and close zMeta. Hope this helped for all you video converting newbies ; ) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Dragod : 12-24-2007 at 10:08 PM.

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Graheart Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 54 Reputation: 11 $zB: 0 Donate	Ah, is zeta a better way to classify video that with tigo tago that was recommended in another post about classifing video in the tut section __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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tresangels Jr. Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 42 Reputation: 10 $zB: 7 Donate	Is this free? Because I tried to download it once before and it was just a free trial. And only converted a small amount and with a watermark.

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emblem boy Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 19 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	The link for winavi seems to be broken or something. Any link to another one?

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Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	I updated it with a link to the newest version of WinAVI. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	Edited for only Converting to Zune ready files. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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leandermx Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Nice, thanks. One thing, what will happen if I change the picture size to bigger size, say 640*480? I'm using a zune 8G.

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Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	You will get a larger file and a larger aspect ratio, meaning higher quality. I originally wrote this when the Zune 30 was the only available Zune. This basically gives the best size to quality ratio. But I guess if you are a quality whore, 640x480 would work. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	I like WinAVI. Very customizable. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Shogo Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	So should the zune program have to convert these files when I load them onto my zune? I've converted an avi file as directed above and it shows up in the zune program, but then I have to wait again for the zune to convert the wmv while it sync's. It just says "converting" and takes forever.

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Dragod The Master Chief Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,624 Reputation: 229 $zB: 406 Donate	.avi isn't supported by Zune.. but if you convert an avi to wmv (Click the wmv button, not avi) and use those settings, it shouldn't need converting unless the framerate was above 30 (I think). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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