TMPGEnc for Windows

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Download.com staffSeptember 19, 2011

Though this oddly named video converter is much more narrowly focused than many in its class, it's easy to use, functional, and free. TMPGEnc's gray interface will never win any design accolades, but since it works entirely in step-by-step mode, we doubt most users will get confused. Basically, the program converts AVI files into various flavors of MPEG optimized for DVD, VideoCD, and Super VideoCD. For a freebie, this one gives you a surprisingly large amount of control over your new file. For instance, you can convert in interlaced or noninterlaced modes; change the aspect ratio and size; apply noise reduction; crop edges; and extract certain portions of a clip. TMPGEnc also lets you set the video quality and apply different filters. As long as you don't regularly need to encode video files in a codec other than MPEG, you'll find this one to be well worth considering.

What’s new in version 2.525

Version 2.525 added Windows Vista compatibility.

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GENERAL

Release: September 5, 2008

Latest update: September 19, 2011

Version: 2.525

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 452,926

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

24 User Votes

Flexible conversion but capricious behavior
plamumbaSeptember 25, 2011
Pros
Allows much manipulation from input to output, such as color correction, frame clipping, forced audio for flexibility in making DVDs, source format specification (useful with ineptly made source files), good batch mode.
Cons
Hit or miss "unsupported format" errors that have nothing to do with installed codecs (as rendering is OK through graphedit, etc). Lack of control and information over codec selection makes this problem essentially insurmountable in many cases.
Summary
I use this program all the time for converting to a format usable in a DVD, but I feel I am constantly fighting its strange and annoying behavior. The other converters I have looked at don't offer the flexibility of this program in processing the source video however, so I stick with it. Interface can be annoying in its declining to remember things like file sort and display preferences.
Great BUT
July 28, 2010
Pros
th9s is a great product IF you need mpg1
Cons
nothing really Perfect
Summary
I used this for a long time unfortunately i need ALL vids as AVI XVID to play on player but if i used MPG this is way to go i DO sometimes convert things to mpg cut/join then convert bak to avi
can put audio and video together
adsuitAugust 10, 2009
Pros
This is a great product.It is free, the mpeg2 encoder is the 30 day trail. Lots of options to fit to your needs, and can put audio and video together. Has everything you want and it's for free.
Cons
This is a great product.It is free, the mpeg2 encoder is the 30 day trail. Lots of options to fit to your needs, and can put audio and video together. Has everything you want and it's for free.
Summary
This is a great product.It is free, the mpeg2 encoder is the 30 day trail. Lots of options to fit to your needs, and can put audio and video together. Has everything you want and it's for free.
Does what it say's and a little more.
tucciusAugust 3, 2009
Pros
No need to install (unzip and run), Runs smooth and fast, Dependable I've been using for 3 years on XP and the new release on Vista for 5 months with no problems, Clips video as well.
Cons
Needs to be able to handle more file types.
Summary
I use this more than any other video editing freeware. Worth the download for sure!
As expected speed depends on hardware.
voidquestMay 6, 2009
Pros
Reliable and Consistent.
Cons
No Problems with this app.
Summary
SSSSLLLLOOOOWWWW!!!!!
yzmx250March 27, 2009
Pros
not sure yet, still waiting on conversion.
Cons
not sure yet, still waiting on conversion.
Summary
very very slow program. takes 2 1/2 hrs. to convert 1 1/2 hrs. of video. if you've got hours to waste, it might be an ok program.
perfect applic
grendetNovember 19, 2008
Pros
easy handling, nice result
Cons
nothing wrong with this appl.
Summary
good for everyons who is playing with type of software
Not so shabby
WeparicuaJuly 16, 2008
Pros
Ease of use, AVI, MPEG compatible
Cons
MPEG output, even at highest quality, was noticeable pixelled, but good enough for online stream.
Summary
Free ?... for 30days ???
X29886May 30, 2007
Pros
No opinion, see summary
Cons
No opinion, see summary
Summary
No good!
filieSeptember 27, 2006
Pros
Nice interface
Cons
It revealed to be a 30-day trial program therefore it is not a freeware!! After that period, registration is required. Also after converting avi file to mpeg, no sound output was found, regardless different closen options... I wasted my time and had to proceed with uninstall...
Summary

Developer’s Description

Convert AVI files to MPEG-1 format.

TMPGEnc converts AVI files to MPEG-1, the format used in VideoCDs. Using a variety of options, you can compress your video file while retaining high quality. TMPGEnc enables you to adjust the bit rate, the "quantize matrix", the GOP structure, the interlace, and many other parameters so you can create the most appropriate movie file for your purposes.

Note that a 30-day trial with MPEG-2 encoding is included. After 30 days, MPEG-2 encoding will be disabled, but MPEG-1 encoding will still be available.