does anyone know of a FREE program that will convert real media files to either mpeg or avi? i've got the morning becomes eclectic video in a real media file and i'd like to convert it, but all of the programs i've come across either cost money or leave a watermark across the screen after conversion. any ideas??

Videora Ipod Converter, it can convert almost any video format into almost any video format you want it too, and the best part is, it is free. I'm not sure what the offical site is, just google it.

it doesnt convert real media files though, but that;s the program i use.

Try Super from here http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=SUPER_1 , its a video swiss army knife and free . I convert any RealVideo files I have by connecting my pc to my dvd recorder input - useless suggestion of course if you have no tv output or dvd recorder of course but others reading this thread might (this method keeps the video and audio in 100% synchronization - because of the way RealVideo works , some software convertors have a bit of trouble with it).

 

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Try this:

http://download.yousendit.com/EF54F8660D2A6D8E

 

ImToo "MPEG" Encoder. Even though it is called the Mpeg encoder, it encodes into many different video file type from various other file types (including real media)