Why can't my PS3 decode '.avi'? - Blu-ray Forum

matthewrounds · 09-28-2007, 04:53 PM

I have been trying all morning to figure out why my DVD's encoded at '.avi' will not play on the PS3. The machine says unsupported format.

I have been looking for a free file conversion to mpeg2 or mpeg4, but it is really slow. Any suggestions?

Thanks is advance

CptGreedle · 09-28-2007, 05:25 PM

Cause AVI sucks

J/K
Because it uses the MPEG 4 format, not AVI. Just convert it to .mp4 and it should run fine.

CptGreedle · 09-28-2007, 05:25 PM

I use Quicktime pro.. but that is not free. sorry.

You can try iTunes cause it has a conversion tool but I can't promise it will work for videos.

jorg · 09-29-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

I have been trying all morning to figure out why my DVD's encoded at '.avi' will not play on the PS3. The machine says unsupported format.

I have been looking for a free file conversion to mpeg2 or mpeg4, but it is really slow. Any suggestions?

Thanks is advance

u mite wanana rethink your question let me put it in other words

why dosent my ps3 play any movies that are encoded with a format that was made a a pirate format

i suggest this program
http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

pedigree · 09-29-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

I have been trying all morning to figure out why my DVD's encoded at '.avi' will not play on the PS3. The machine says unsupported format.

I have been looking for a free file conversion to mpeg2 or mpeg4, but it is really slow. Any suggestions?

Thanks is advance

you wanna decode avi so you can watch ur pr0n on ur tv eh lol

sohjonn · 09-29-2007, 09:23 PM

install linux

pedigree · 09-29-2007, 09:26 PM

buy your pr0n at the sex store like every1 else

pscoop · 09-29-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorg

u mite wanana rethink your question let me put it in other words

why dosent my ps3 play any movies that are encoded with a format that was made a a pirate format

i suggest this program
http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

I think I know why he asked though. In the online manual it say AVI will work for movies saved on the harddrive. It has never worked for me, so I also recommend Super by E right soft. It may take a while to do a full movie but it really gives the best quality while using less space than any other converters I have used.

MrBogey · 09-29-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Cause AVI sucks

J/K
Because it uses the MPEG 4 format, not AVI. Just convert it to .mp4 and it should run fine.

MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and Divx are all codecs. AVI, MP4, MPG, and MKV are all containers.

jorg · 09-30-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pscoop

I think I know why he asked though. In the online manual it say AVI will work for movies saved on the harddrive. It has never worked for me, so I also recommend Super by E right soft. It may take a while to do a full movie but it really gives the best quality while using less space than any other converters I have used.

very interesting indeed maybe future support?

halon · 09-30-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

buy your pr0n at the sex store like every1 else

i got a great laugh out of this, thanks!

becomingwater · 09-30-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

I have been trying all morning to figure out why my DVD's encoded at '.avi' will not play on the PS3. The machine says unsupported format.

I have been looking for a free file conversion to mpeg2 or mpeg4, but it is really slow. Any suggestions?

Thanks is advance

If you have Vista, use DVD maker and you have a DVD..

Rike255 · 10-01-2007, 04:00 AM

I doubt the PS3 will ever support the .AVI container as it was developed by Microsoft for use with their Windows platforms. If Microsoft was nice enough to allow Sony to use their format (which I doubt) then we may see it.

As many people said in posts above, just find a good conversion program and you'll be fine.

matthewrounds · 10-01-2007, 04:21 AM

Well thanks for the inappropriate responses to this thread. I was reviewing a seminar from work which was recorded on a DVD+ in '.avi' format. The content on the DVD's was a tutorial on using a program for creating microprocessors by creating nmos and pmos transistors at the metal layer. I just thought the knowledge base in this web site would be able to give me a quick response.

Rike255 · 10-01-2007, 04:31 AM

You're welcome for my INFORMATIVE reply. But whatever inappropriate is basically the same thing.

matthewrounds · 10-01-2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rike255

You're welcome for my INFORMATIVE reply. But whatever inappropriate is basically the same thing.

I was not directing my comments at you. Read the other posts regarding porn and pirated content.

Rike255 · 10-01-2007, 04:44 AM

Oh...hehe sorry, I read those before I just forgot about them. Don't worry they're just kidding I'm sure.

timdown · 10-01-2007, 05:05 AM

well i actually Was wondering about porn and pirated content, so thanks

lch · 10-01-2007, 05:39 AM

ps3video9

MrBogey · 10-01-2007, 02:50 PM

FWIW... the SUPER C program linked to earlier is pretty good about transcoding and has a tab specifically for the PS3s implementation of MPEG-4/AVC.

09-28-2007, 04:53 PM	#1
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	Why can't my PS3 decode '.avi'? I have been trying all morning to figure out why my DVD's encoded at '.avi' will not play on the PS3. The machine says unsupported format. I have been looking for a free file conversion to mpeg2 or mpeg4, but it is really slow. Any suggestions? Thanks is advance

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09-28-2007, 05:25 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Cause AVI sucks J/K Because it uses the MPEG 4 format, not AVI. Just convert it to .mp4 and it should run fine.

09-29-2007, 09:23 PM	#6
sohjonn Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	install linux

09-29-2007, 09:26 PM	#7
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	buy your pr0n at the sex store like every1 else

10-01-2007, 04:00 AM	#13
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I doubt the PS3 will ever support the .AVI container as it was developed by Microsoft for use with their Windows platforms. If Microsoft was nice enough to allow Sony to use their format (which I doubt) then we may see it. As many people said in posts above, just find a good conversion program and you'll be fine.

10-01-2007, 04:21 AM	#14
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	Well thanks for the inappropriate responses to this thread. I was reviewing a seminar from work which was recorded on a DVD+ in '.avi' format. The content on the DVD's was a tutorial on using a program for creating microprocessors by creating nmos and pmos transistors at the metal layer. I just thought the knowledge base in this web site would be able to give me a quick response.

10-01-2007, 04:31 AM	#15
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	You're welcome for my INFORMATIVE reply. But whatever inappropriate is basically the same thing.

10-01-2007, 04:44 AM	#17
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Oh...hehe sorry, I read those before I just forgot about them. Don't worry they're just kidding I'm sure.

10-01-2007, 05:05 AM	#18
timdown Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	well i actually Was wondering about porn and pirated content, so thanks

10-01-2007, 05:39 AM	#19
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	ps3video9

10-01-2007, 02:50 PM	#20
MrBogey Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007	FWIW... the SUPER C program linked to earlier is pretty good about transcoding and has a tab specifically for the PS3s implementation of MPEG-4/AVC.

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