Software tools that will help you to get the most out of your WebTV.

Free Software

HandBrake (H.264/MPEG4)

This FREEWARE software encodes videos in H.264 format (MPEG4).
EXCELLENT COMPRESSION QUALITY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

» Download HandBrake

Compression profiles: to make your life easier... If you don´t want to complicate your life with bitrates, image sizes and so, download these profiles with compression presets; with them you just have to select your source file, destination, the desired quality and press a button!
» Download HandBrake 0.95 profiles
» Download HandBrake 0.94 profiles
» Download HandBrake 0.93 profiles

Windows: Installing all profiles: » 1. Unzip the "HandBrake_094_presets.zip" file (inside it you will find a file named "user_presets.xml"). » 2. Make sure HandBrake is not running (otherwise close it!). » 3. Copy the "user_presets.xml" file inside the "HandBrake" folder located in the Windows user profiles, Example for Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\HandBrake. Example for Windows Vista: C:\users\user name\AppData\Roaming\Handbrake NOTE: In order to see the AppData folder, you must enable the option to show hidden folders. For more info about where presets are stored, visit: http://trac.handbrake.fr/wiki/Presets » 4. Open HandBrake (on Windows: Start/Programs/HandBrake/HandBrake ). » 5. That´s all! the new profiles (Presets) should appear at the right with names like "WebTV-XXX-XXX" » 6. In case the new profiles do not show, try going to the "Presets" option, at the top, in the menu bar and click on "Update Built-in Presets". Repeat steps 1-4 if necessary.

Mac / Windows: Installing individual profiles: » 1. Unzip the "HandBrake_095_presets.zip" file (inside you will find a folder named "hb095_presets_plist"). » 2. Open HandBrake. » 3. Select "Presets" on the menu bar. » 4. Click on the option "Import". » 5. Find the aforementioned folder hb95_presets_plist and select the desired profile. » 5. That's it! the profile will be imported and should appear at the right ("Presets") with a name like "WebTV-XXX-XXX"

How to use HandBrake? » check out our tutorials.

Official HandBrake Website » http://handbrake.fr/

FreeFLVConverter

Freeware software that allows you to convert video files to FLV format. Although the free version does not demonstrate a great compression quality, it is free...
» Download FreeFLVConverter for Windows (XP,Vista,7) FREE
Official Koyote Soft Website » http://www.koyotesoft.com/

Riva FLV Encoder

Another freeware to convert your videos to FLV formaty. Like FreeFLVConverter, don´t expect a great compression quality from it, but... it is free.
» Download Riva Encoder for Windows (XP,Vista,7) FREE
Official Riva FLV Encoder Website » http://rivavx.com/?encoder

Flash Video Encoder CS3 - profiles

Compression profiles for Flash Video Encoder CS3 (Flash Professional CS3).
» Download profiles
How to use Flash Video Encoder CS3? » check out our tutorials.

Adobe Media Encoder CS4 - profiles

Compression profiles to use with Adobe Media Encoder (Flash Professional CS4).
» Download profiles
How to use Adobe Media Encoder CS4? » check out our tutorials.

Commercial Software

Apple QuickTime 7 Pro

The Pro version of Quicktime allows you, among others, to compress video files in H.264 format with great quality.
» Apple QuickTime Website

Sorenson

Sorenson is the developer of popular programs like "Sqeeze"; this software allows you to compress video files into multiple formats (like FLV and H.264) with excellent quality.
» Sorenson Products Website

Autodesk Cleaner

Another great product for compressing video files.
» Autodesk Cleaner XL Website