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| deletrius posted 2004 Mar 18 07:51 | ||||||||
| How to Convert RMVB(Real Media Variable Bitrate) to AVI/MPEG/WAV with Eo Video
By DeLeTrIuS Lately, i have been searching for a solution to convert RMVB files, but all I found were guides on converting RM files. So I began searching everywhere and finally, one day I discovered a solution! Also, since there were no guides around and a lot of people were asking how to convert RMVB files, I decided to make my own RMVB converion guide! This is my first guide so sorry for any errors and feel free to post comments, suggestions and problems! :D :!: (If screenshots dosen't show up, refresh the page.) :!: This gudie will explain how to convert a RMVB file to a AVI file. Tools Required: EO Video (has a 30 days-trial) Step 1 - Preparing Dowload and install EO Video 
Open up EO Video. First, click on File and go to "extension manager". 
A screen will pop up.. 
Next, find Real Media 
go to its extension and click on it, then type ",rmvb" ("remember to add a comma before it") . 
After, press close. (Now you can use RMVB files!) Find your RMVB file and drag it to the "Playlist" section. 
Step 2 - Converting Click on the "converter button" in the lower left-hand corner, beside "Player" and "Joiner". 
if you not on the profile page, click on the "Profile" button. 
Choose your output format, (im going to use AVI) Next, change the options to whatever you like in the "video and audio box." (I usually leave it as it is...) 
Step 3 - Output Now click on the "Output button". 
1a)If you have more than one file in your playlist, chose either joining the two files into one new AVI file when its done converting or 1b) Just have them separately by choosing "convert each Playlist item into separate output file". 1c)Or you can chose the split option using the file's time or size. 2a)After chose the file destaination folder and 2b)it's output name. 
Step 4 - Convert Finally click on the convert button 
check that your converting the right file and press the "Start" button. 
This process will take some time so don't stare and wait for it :P Well that's it, Good Luck on converting!!! -DeLeTrIuS- 8) | ||||||||
| nickel-01 posted 2004 Apr 19 15:40 | ||||||||
| OK... first, I'd like to say I HATE Real Media too!
Now, unfortunately, my girlfriend found these HK / Japan TV Dramas from Bit Torrent sites, somehow I think Asians like to encode in RMVB, probably b'coz of the filesize or may be they just don't know about MPEG4. Anyway, some of these r probably encode using RM's highest quality so a 10 minutes clip is like 40 MBs! (Which is crazy!! Why do they use RM if they want high image quality is beyond me!) So... my problem is, I tried using EO Video to encode these RMVB into XVID avi. I have no problem encoding them w/ 1 pass "CBR" or "quality" settings, but when I change to 2 pass, it fails! (Gave me an "encoder error, code 100") Does anyone know what that means or why I can't encode using 2 pass? Thanks. You are in breach of the forum rules and are being issued with a formal warning. Downloading TV shows is WAREZ / Moderator bugster | ||||||||
| StoneColdWhat posted 2004 Jun 01 18:41 | ||||||||
| Thanks for the guide, gonna try it out now. | ||||||||
| anh_tuan posted 2004 Jun 08 15:13 | ||||||||
| I tried it and unsuccessfully. Anyone have any tip on making it work. I wait for my conversion for 24 hrs and it's still converting. Anyone know how long should I wait? Thanks | ||||||||
| hotty posted 2004 Jul 20 11:28 | ||||||||
| Thanks for the guide...been looking for something to convert from rmvb
to avi/mpg. my girlfriend has also found these chinese/korean/taiwanese dramas for me to download !.....i tried to convert an episode to avi but it took ages and the file was getting huge so i gave up in the end ! one episode is about 250MB. in the end i decided to convert it to mpeg so i can then make a vcd from it. the quality's not as good but its watchable. it takes me about 3 hours to convert a 1 hour episode. 250MB converts to about 650MB so u can fit it on 1 cd. anyway, i better carry on converting now...got 21 episodes to do !!! | ||||||||
| Camille posted 2004 Aug 13 16:14 | ||||||||
| [SOLVED]
Thanks for the guide. I installed the programme Eo Video. I wanted to convert a rmvb file to an avi file so I followed the steps in the guide, but I got this weird error that there's no Real Media engine... I don't know what to do Here's a screenshot: 
hopefully someone can help me | ||||||||
| Baldrick posted 2004 Aug 14 04:46 | ||||||||
install real media or real alternative. | ||||||||
| Lord Rakim posted 2004 Sep 11 08:01 | ||||||||
| ok its not workin for me... my sound is waaay outta sync.... any ideas? | ||||||||
| mgh posted 2004 Sep 11 22:31 | ||||||||
| I had tried it long back.
It works best and without problems-if you encode the audio and the video separately and then mux. | ||||||||
| Lord Rakim posted 2004 Sep 13 10:45 | ||||||||
| I'll try that then.... are there any other programs that have a hope of converting RMVB??? | ||||||||
| Sandoria posted 2004 Sep 18 07:24 | ||||||||
| I tried to extract the audio from a movie file and compress it to mp3, but I get a "Can't write audio to output file. (Err=30229)" error.
Can anyone explain this and perhaps provide a solution? Thnx | ||||||||
| Alan69 posted 2004 Sep 18 10:30 | ||||||||
CamStudio is a freeware screen recorder. If you turn off overlays, it can record from screen and speaker output. I've used it to convert some clips that were in bad formats and it works fairly well, simply play it and record with CamStudio. Probably does help to have two drives though, playing from one while it writes to the other. Worth trying since it's free. Alan | ||||||||
| hfinkel posted 2004 Dec 10 09:45 | ||||||||
| I am using a licensed EO Video v1.36, trying to convert RM to SVCD.
After a minute or so of video, the output video freezes. Is there a remedy for this? What is the cause? Thanks. | ||||||||
| training42 posted 2004 Dec 20 18:55 | ||||||||
OK, I have a couple of RMVB files that I can't open, either with MPC or EO Video. So, I installed the lates Real Alternative (1.29 I believe), but I still can't play the files. EO video simply does nothing, and MPC shows a Realmedia error. Does anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong? The only thing I can think of is real Alternative is not up to date with the latest Real codecs? thanks for your time! | ||||||||
| chinnubp posted 2005 Jan 24 10:03 | ||||||||
| hello admin,
i am having an EO VIDEO converter. when i tried splitting .avi file. an active window poped up where video was there but no audio and showing an error Error! cant read frame. [err=30402 - 0]. but the movie is running good in the media player. please help regards chinnu | ||||||||
| XFlamez posted 2005 Mar 18 16:28 | ||||||||
| i tried converting rmvb to avi, a rmvb file that is 189mb, converting only halfway came about 19gigs as AVI. can someone tell me how to make the file reasonable, normally it should be 433MB. | ||||||||
| novadragon849 posted 2005 Mar 28 18:00 | ||||||||
| How come when I finish the converting the outcome file turned out to be only half so the top half is black an the bottom half is the picture how do I fix that problem? | ||||||||
| MartinB posted 2005 Apr 18 10:59 | ||||||||
| I was receiving an error that the Real Media Engine could not start.
I was able to solve this by uninstalling Real Media 10 and installing Real Media 8, which is the version recommened on EO's website. Hopefully, this may help someone else with this problem. | ||||||||
| mgh posted 2005 Apr 19 14:09 | ||||||||
| To convert any real media file to avi you need just two things-
1. Helix yuy codecs-download from doom9 forums-real video-utilities sticky and install 2.Real7ime Conveter Real7imeConverter (Drag and drop your file on the window)-set video to your choice of codec-audio to uncompressed Any properly encoded rmvb file can be frameserved via avisynth. | ||||||||
| elite1 posted 2005 Apr 22 11:45 | ||||||||
Using "Asians like to encode in RMVB..." is a person of narrow-minded. I have seen far more XVID avi than RMVB. Maybe your girlfriend does not know how to find things. | ||||||||
| bushdiver posted 2005 May 27 12:15 | ||||||||
| I just use WinAvi to convert an RMVB file to DVD. Worked perfectly. | ||||||||
| koic posted 2005 Jul 27 06:38 | ||||||||
| Guys/Gals,
does anybody know and tell me stupid 1. how to convert RMVB->AVI (Divx, Xvid) with two passes. This is to get better quality. 2. how to split RMVB into video and audio. This is to solve synchronization problem. | ||||||||
| junkmalle posted 2005 Jul 27 09:33 | ||||||||
If you don't need files of a specific size try using Xvid's Quantization mode (constant quality). The results will be just as good as 2-pass (at a given file size) but you don't know exactly how large the file will turn out. | ||||||||
| junkmalle posted 2005 Jul 27 09:34 | ||||||||
| EO Video is the only program I've found that reliably converts RMVB files with variable frame rates. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, it's very slow, half the speed of VirtualDubMod for example. It also screws up the black level -- blacks become dark gray, colors are less saturated, etc. | ||||||||
| koic posted 2005 Jul 27 09:50 | ||||||||
| About EO Video. There is 24 not 23.989 Frame rate.
How does this affect synchronization problem ? | ||||||||
| acijess posted 2005 Jul 29 08:35 | ||||||||
If you doesn't know the way to convert rmvb to vcd, just keep you mouth shut! Do not insult others. | ||||||||
| koic posted 2005 Aug 03 08:30 | ||||||||
| Ok,
first, looks like EO Video still the best choice for the job: 1. 24 frame rate works OK, - no synch problems. 2. to make 2 pass DivX work one should change Destination Folder (see Step 3, 2a) for the second pass, but this means that you cannot do several files at once :( | ||||||||
| elite1 posted 2005 Aug 06 11:30 | ||||||||
No, YOU SHUT YOUR PIPE HOLE. Who told you I don't know the way to convert rmvb to vcd (better yet to DVD but at vcd quality so more can be put onto one disc). To you this is like INSULTING YOUR MOTHER, right? | ||||||||
| EasonLiew posted 2005 Sep 01 01:35 | ||||||||
| Hello guys..i'm totally new in this forum, as most of the members' problem, i'm also facing a big trouble using EO Video.
My problem is after converted RMVB to VCD, video is ok but audio is totally out (no Sound), may i know what causes this problem? doest it affected by my pc requirement? I'm using P4 2.66Ghz, 512MB RAM, Geforce2 MX 400.. Any one can help?? | ||||||||
| Wilbert posted 2005 Sep 01 08:58 | ||||||||
DirectShowSource("file.rmvb",fps=...,convertfps=true) should do it too. You need latest AviSynth though. It converts to video to cfr by added duplicate frames (and hence staying in sync with the audio). | ||||||||
| junkmalle posted 2005 Sep 01 09:11 | ||||||||
Cool, I'll have to try that next time I have one to convert. [edit] I had a chance to convert an RMVB file with the above AVISynth script feeding VirtualDubMod. At first AVISynth didn't like the "convertfps=true" argument, but after updating to the latest AVISynth beta and encoding I had an XVID AVI file with MP2 audio and no audio sync problems! Finally I don't have to use EO Video anymore. Even better, create a VirtualDubMod template like this: #ASYNTHER RMVB 23.976fps DirectShowSource("%f", fps=23.976, convertfps=true) and put it in the VirtualDudMod template folder. Then you can easily open any RMVB file without having to create a new AVISynth script every time. (Use the "use AVISynth template" pulldown at the bottom of VirtualDubMod's Open file dialog.) I also created one for 29.97 fps: #ASYNTHER RMVB 29.97fps DirectShowSource("%f", fps=29.97, convertfps=true) [/edit] | ||||||||
| zggsyh posted 2005 Oct 14 20:27 | ||||||||
| deletrius, thanks for your guide
Yesterday, I downloaded a rmvb converter at http://www.topvideopro.com/rmvb-converter/convert-rmvb-converter.htm and have a try. It is easy to use. Add your rmvb files and select the output format, then encode. :-) Maybe help to the users who want to convert rmvb to avi/mpeg/wmv | ||||||||
| AirBleach posted 2006 Jul 09 02:02 | ||||||||
| I follow ur guide and add RMVB on it, and then I try to drag RMVB format moives and it dont work. | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Jul 09 02:21 | ||||||||
| What do you mean by "drag"? | ||||||||
| AirBleach posted 2006 Jul 09 20:28 | ||||||||
| There was a screen shot got a red arrow in the guide. Dont you drag the moive to the side and convert? I can do that to other formats just cant do it with RMVB.... | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Jul 10 08:25 | ||||||||
You DID follow the instructions AND added RMVB to the extensions, right? | ||||||||
| AirBleach posted 2006 Jul 11 18:27 | ||||||||
| Yea I did~ Just wat the instruction say | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Jul 18 20:55 | ||||||||
| What can I say. Try the VDubMod method instead? :/ | ||||||||
| ScorpioDragon posted 2006 Jul 18 22:58 | ||||||||
Narrow-minded indeed. Although RealMedia is definitely on the bottom of my list of preferred formats, it can provide good results. MediaCoder is an option. If configured properly, it will provide excellent results. Use Xvid with sufficient bitrate, Qpel, WideSearch VHG, Ultra-high m.s.p., and the end result should be acceptable. | ||||||||
| AirBleach posted 2006 Jul 27 13:27 | ||||||||
It can convert from RVMB to DVD format? | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Jul 27 14:12 | ||||||||
| If you can open the RMVB in Avisynth, and viewable in VDubMod, it can be fed to any of the common MPEG2 encoders, which can then be authored into DVD.
In fact, I believe my article says so. | ||||||||
| danzeb posted 2006 Jul 27 20:55 | ||||||||
| [
Even better, create a VirtualDubMod template like this: #ASYNTHER RMVB 23.976fps DirectShowSource("%f", fps=23.976, convertfps=true) and put it in the VirtualDudMod template folder. Then you can easily open any RMVB file without having to create a new AVISynth script every time. (Use the "use AVISynth template" pulldown at the bottom of VirtualDubMod's Open file dialog.) I also created one for 29.97 fps: #ASYNTHER RMVB 29.97fps DirectShowSource("%f", fps=29.97, convertfps=true) [/edit][/quote] Thanks for that info. It worked perfect and after I authored with FAV I had a nice DVD. | ||||||||
| Jean posted 2006 Oct 03 15:46 | ||||||||
| Hi,
EO video is a very reliable tool to convert rm to mpg. However it is very low. It takes about 3 hours (with my latest CPU) to convert one 45-min episode. Does anyone know a faster and reliable tool? I tried Super which is very unreliable: a lot dropped frames and synch problems. Thanks, Jean | ||||||||
| C-W posted 2006 Oct 21 07:50 | ||||||||
| I also hate RM file
can i use this software to extract out the subtitle in the RM video file? | ||||||||
| Buchey posted 2006 Nov 08 22:11 | ||||||||
| this one works: the Xilisoft RM converter. its downloadable from their webside.
heres a registration key: WAREZ You are in breach of the forum rules and are being issued with a formal warning. No Warez. / Moderator redwudz | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Nov 08 23:45 | ||||||||
| Buchey... It's illegal to give away reg keys, and it violates AUP on this forum. | ||||||||
| xiaocb posted 2006 Dec 02 02:29 | ||||||||
| er hi can i know if im using the Eo or winavi how to change the file size to a smaller version?
After making a few AVI using Winavi end up only can burn 2 avi in one dvd disk. [abit high cost] can anyone tell me how to burn 4 file in a dvd disk by using what output? | ||||||||
| kschang posted 2006 Dec 04 00:43 | ||||||||
| I am afriad you have to ask whoever made those programs. We usually don't do tech support for someone else's programs, esp. paid ones.
Generally speaking, those one-button-does-it-all type programs have NO options to adjust, thus, if you do need to adjust something, there's nothing you can do. However, that's merely a guess. | ||||||||
| koberulz posted 2007 Mar 12 04:27 | ||||||||
| I converted a few files, and they play fine on my computer.
However, on burning to DVD, there is no audio when played in a DVD player. What've I done wrong? | ||||||||
| syneric posted 2007 Apr 07 19:35 | ||||||||
| EO Video does not recognise Chinese characters, if you are having trouble with dragging the file to play list, then rename your file name to English only. | ||||||||
| bit2004 posted 2007 Apr 24 19:21 | ||||||||
| http://jakeludington.com/dv_hacks/20051210_how_to_convert_rmvb.html
This Shoes you how to convert .rmvb files to .avi formats with VirtualDubMod 1.5.10.2 + Avisynth2.5 + Real Alternative It works for me without any problems | ||||||||
| Rocky88 posted 2007 Jun 08 06:47 | ||||||||
| This thing is taking soo goddamn long... On my dual core processor it takes 2 seconds to convert one second of video. So 2 hour film will take 4 hours to be converted. :?
I never gonna (legally) "acquire" rmvb file again. :P | ||||||||
| richi3 posted 2007 Sep 24 01:42 | ||||||||
| Hi the easy and fastest way to convert a rmvb is using vso ConvertXtoDVD just click on file /add video file/browse to the video file you want to convert or click the green plus sing and add your files and then click convert button.if you click video preview will take longer , tips don't use your pc during a video or audio convertion or burning procces the ending resulst will be affected in some way, warrantied. thanks . | ||||||||
| Hadros posted 2007 Oct 03 17:40 | ||||||||
| I tried to convert my rmvb files to AVI using this program but im getting an error message that reads like this:
Error reading Real media file. (Err=30810-0) Can anyone discern what this means or how to fix it? Thanks in advance | ||||||||
| rubberwrapper posted 2008 Feb 19 20:15 | ||||||||
| Hi,
If anybody's interested in converting rmvb files to avi, wmv, etc., try wmconverter. A lady I know wanted to convert a ton of these chinese movies to fit on her zune. This program rmcoverter: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Audio-Editors-Recor ... rter.shtml works like a charm, is spyware free, costs nothing and easy to use. Takes about four clicks and you're converting movies, I converted rmvb files to mp4(ipod) files. If anybody's interested in writing a tuturial for this progam, please do so, enjoy! Regards, rub | ||||||||
| jigoku posted 2008 Feb 22 05:21 | ||||||||
i also got this error when i first tried.
but i was able to convert when i did this. thank you for starting this thread, but, is there a way to improve the quality of the converted file? it sucks big time.... :? | ||||||||
| tirgas posted 2009 Mar 20 08:31 | ||||||||
| thanks my friend.
But I can't see DivX Codeck on this window: 
I install DivX Media Pack 7.0 Pro but I can't see DivX Codeck on it tab. please help me! :( | ||||||||
| nsx3000 posted 2009 Sep 16 14:12 | ||||||||
| For those of you who wants to play rmvb on your TV, but don't want to deal with converting the file, here is the solution.
It's not free, but it's easy to use. http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=681 |
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