Command Line Divx encoder

[pschweig]

Hi

I want to write a DOS batch file to run DivX/XviD conversions overnight.
Does anyone know of any free utilities that can be called repetitively from
a command line that will convert MPEG2 to DivX/XviD using command-line
parameters?

thanks

[setarip_old]

Hi!

If you're using VirtualDubMOD for the conversions, you can use the included "Job Control" tool...

[pschweig]

Thanks, but that won't do it. I think it requires you to use the GUI to
set up all the jobs to be performed, then kick it off. I want to write
a DOS batch file which will find files that haven't been converted, and
kick off a conversion automatically, on a scheduled job overnight.

I can handle the script, but I need a simple DivX/xvid command line
utility that I can call in the form (e.g.):
convert <file_in> <file_out> <switches - bitrate etc.>

[stephanV]

mencoder can do that for xvid...

[pschweig]

thanks I'll give it a go

[ChrisBensch]

I use avs2avi, it can use xvid or divx. I run it with the -s -e params first to setup codec settings and store them to a file (useful for templates). then you can use a batchfile to encode your movies