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pemutation · 2006-05-27, 06:20

To make it short:
1)Is it possible to convert a DAT. file to avi?
2)Or is there anyway to improve a vid whose quality sucks, but playable.

What actually happened(long): burnt 3 episodes of Green Green TV (anime,all of em are in AVI format b4 burnin) into an empty disc. they're then converted to DAT. format. Completed burnin, tested the quality of the vids of the CD and noticed that they sucked, real bad. playable, but quality ..... gosh.

You guys can answer yes/no for Qn1 & 2....
I would gladly appreciate for your reply and try giving some tips... ^_^

Shiryuu · 2006-05-27, 07:13

1- Yes. Use VirtualDub (or VDMod, not sure which one exactly)
2- umm... (You probably could, but I think that would take a lot of work, I wouldn't know how to do it though)

DAT files are VCD files, they're designed to be played on TV and not on the computer. If you have a DVD player that can play AVI files, then there's no point in converting them, just burn them in a data disc instead.

pemutation · 2006-05-27, 18:54

Oic.
So the purpose of DAT. is for TV. Yeah, my DVD player can read AVIs..
Actually, i just wanna store these vids on a CD so that i can watch em anytime on my comp.
I'll try VirtualDub since DAT. files can be converted to AVI.
thanks, dude.

Im using Nero currently. If I burn these vids in a Data Disc instead of Video Disc, is it possible that the format won't change?

Kamui4356 · 2006-05-27, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by pemutation

Im using Nero currently. If I burn these vids in a Data Disc instead of Video Disc, is it possible that the format won't change?

Yes, burning as a data disk will leave them in .avi format.

RaistlinMajere · 2006-05-27, 22:57

You can make a VCD with it. DAT files are usually just encapsulated MPEG-1 files and are used for VCDs.

pemutation · 2006-05-28, 00:19

any recommendations on a good vid converter?
i googled but there were too many to pick..

pemutation · 2006-05-28, 00:29

plus, these trialy thingys won't convert 100% fully.
so far thanks for feeding me info guyz, I appreciate it.

2006-05-27, 06:20	Link #1
pemutation Go Italy, Go! Join Date: May 2006	Need Help on Improving Vid To make it short: 1)Is it possible to convert a DAT. file to avi? 2)Or is there anyway to improve a vid whose quality sucks, but playable. What actually happened(long): burnt 3 episodes of Green Green TV (anime,all of em are in AVI format b4 burnin) into an empty disc. they're then converted to DAT. format. Completed burnin, tested the quality of the vids of the CD and noticed that they sucked, real bad. playable, but quality ..... gosh. You guys can answer yes/no for Qn1 & 2.... I would gladly appreciate for your reply and try giving some tips... ^_^

2006-05-27, 07:13	Link #2
Shiryuu Magical Boy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hiding... don't try to find me. Age: 20	1- Yes. Use VirtualDub (or VDMod, not sure which one exactly) 2- umm... (You probably could, but I think that would take a lot of work, I wouldn't know how to do it though) DAT files are VCD files, they're designed to be played on TV and not on the computer. If you have a DVD player that can play AVI files, then there's no point in converting them, just burn them in a data disc instead.

2006-05-27, 18:54	Link #3
pemutation Go Italy, Go! Join Date: May 2006	Oic. So the purpose of DAT. is for TV. Yeah, my DVD player can read AVIs.. Actually, i just wanna store these vids on a CD so that i can watch em anytime on my comp. I'll try VirtualDub since DAT. files can be converted to AVI. thanks, dude. Im using Nero currently. If I burn these vids in a Data Disc instead of Video Disc, is it possible that the format won't change?

2006-05-27, 22:57	Link #5
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	You can make a VCD with it. DAT files are usually just encapsulated MPEG-1 files and are used for VCDs.

2006-05-28, 00:19	Link #6
pemutation Go Italy, Go! Join Date: May 2006	any recommendations on a good vid converter? i googled but there were too many to pick..

2006-05-28, 00:29	Link #7
pemutation Go Italy, Go! Join Date: May 2006	plus, these trialy thingys won't convert 100% fully. so far thanks for feeding me info guyz, I appreciate it.