Video Converters? So many...

[cetrax]

Hello. I have two important questions: I have decided to transfer my dvd collection to a hard drive. Since these are SD videos what resolution should I convert them to. I was thinking 720x480 since they are SD? Also can anyone recommend a good free video converter for this purpose? There seem to be so many now a days.


My goal is to connect a external hard drive to my home network and watch my video collection through my blu ray players via hard wired connections. Really appreciate your help.Thanks.

 

[cetrax]

Also my sd movies range from 4 to 5gb each. When transfering them to mp4 what file size should I shoot for. Should I stay with 4 or 5gb or is it okay to go lower in mp4 format. I will be streaming my video collection to a 40" and 47" lcd tv's. Thanks for the help.

 

[wmorri]

The first time that I transferred movies to my hdd I believe that I used a program called anydvd. This isn't a free program but it is worth it, and it comes with a 21 day free trial. This trial gives you access to all the features as well. As for a free program I am not sure of any good ones, but I can look around.

Ask for file type to create, I would recommend Matroska also called .mkv. This format works a little better streaming over a home network in my opinion.

 

[DEO Grafix]

Try this Video Converter Any DVD Converter