This recipe will explain how to use a batch file i’ve written and windows media encoder 9 to convert mpg / avi / asf video files to wmv. The batch file will allow you to convert a folder full of videos one at a time w/a specific profile. The best part about this recipe is that all the ingredients are free. 🙂
Microsoft has made the Windows Media Encoder 9 application available since Media Player 9, however most are not aware of its power and utility. This recipe will explain one way to use it to batch convert a folder of video files to wmv (will work with mpg (divx too), avi, asf).
REQUIRED FILES:
Windows Media Encoder 9
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
My batch files and prx profiles
http://seamonkey420.tech-recipes.com/other/misc/batchConvertwmv.zip
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Install Windows Media Encoder 9.
2. Save my zip file to your c: and extract the zip file of my batch and prx files to your c:
so you should have a C:\WME folder
3. You can use the batch files as is if you want, just put your mpg, avi, and/or asf files in the RAW folder (default c:\wme\raw).
Then go to the App folder and run the Convert to Zune Display.bat to convert the videos to my zune profile
or
run the High_quality Convert.bat for a higher quality conversion.
Let it process, it takes about 150 secs per 4 min video file. Once its done, you should have a Converted folder in C:\WME\ with your converted videos!
You can create your own profile using the Windows Media Profile Editor in the start menu folder.
NOTES:
-The zune profile settings are as follows:
320×240 resolution, 256kbps video, 30fps, 192kbs/44khz stereo sound
-The high_quality profile settings are as follows:
Same as input size, 768kbps video, 30fps, 192kbs/44khz stereo sound
-To change the folder settings, you will just need to edit the batch file and the idir and odir folder settings (see below)
