Help with converting .dat files into mpeg

[AL9045]

I downloaded the VCDImager thing availible on the doom9 site, and then I attempted to convert 2 partial download files, which are mpegs into mpegs. Dat to Mpeg, but then when I tried to open it, it said the filters or something weren't supported, is there another program I should use? Also can someone explain what the features on the thing mean? Thanks.

[DJ Bobo]

You don't need to convert them. DAT files are playable as is. You can play them in Windows Media Player without any problems.

[AL9045]

I should probably rephrase my question, I know that you can view .dat files on the computer, but I want to convert it into a mpeg, so I can cut out a specific part and then burn it to a CD.

[DJ Bobo]

You can cut directly in TMPG, just go to File -> MPEG Tools -> Merge & Cut.
There, be sure to select "Type: MPEG-1 Video-CD".

[AL9045]

The problem occurs while converting one of the files, I convert it, and then I went to the TMPG thing, and tried the Merge and Cut, but it said "This file is not a MPEG", am I converting it wrong with the VCDImager, and also what should I have checked off for the VCDImager converter.

Thanks.

[DJ Bobo]

Don't convert them at all!
Load them as is in TMPG. After cutting, you'll become regular vcd-compliant MPG files.

[DVDIdiot]

If you only need to convert DAT to MPG, then the best and the easiest is to use VCDGear, it's very easy and friendly to use.

Hope I help you out and take care!!!

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[AL9045]

Thanks DJ Bobo, didn't think it would work for some reason, but it did, thanks again.