How can I open H264 video files in VirtualDub?

First the video files was mp4 then i converted them to avi files. Now that they are avi files when i try to open a video file in virtualdub i’m getting this error: Couldn’t locat decompressor for format h264 (unknown) virtualdub requires video for windows vfw compaitable decompress …etc What i did so far ?

Do you recommend using x264vfw in VirtualDub?

If you have a special kind of video material, select a “Tuning” which matches that (usual grain: “film”; as heavy as in 300: “grain”; clean CG: “animation”; not certain: none) I will refuse to recommend any values for any other option. I do not even recommend using x264vfw at all. So what do you recommend?

How to improve video quality with H.264?

Suggestions for improving quality with H.264 settings When choosing a bitrate for your video, a good starting point is to set a variable bitrate equal to the pixel-width of the video. For example, the bitrate 640×480 SD would be 640 kbps, and 1280×720 HD would be set at 1280 kbps.

Are there any disadvantages to using VirtualDub?

The only drawback: With Virtualdub you are bound to the AVI container format, and to the standard audio codecs that are possible in AVI (we recommend MP3 with constant bit rate). Who wants to put his video in a MKV container can do that later with Avidemux.

Which is the best x264 AVC codec for Windows?

2851. x264VfW – H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec is an improved version of x264 VfW (Video for Windows) which has been added an integrated VfW decoder. It allows you to render and edit VfW AVC files without needing additional software. This program is described by the project team as a VfW (Version for Windows) of the famous x264 encoder and ffh264 decoder.

Which is the free video codec for MPEG 4?

x264 Video Codec is a free application for encoding video streams into the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format.

How does DirectX VA decode MPEG-4 AVC video?

For information on how DirectX VA decodes MPEG-4 AVC, download DirectX Video Acceleration Specification for H.264/AVC Decoding. Is this page helpful?