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Developer Winnydows has recently announced the release of an update for the Xvid4PSP 5.029 final homebrew video converter.

This new build will carry several fixes for bugs that were causing the application to randomly crash. Details on the update and version 5.029 final are in the full article.

Download: Xvid4PSP 5.029 Final update

Winnydows has just  finalized Xvid4PSP v4.049, and we've now got it up for you as well. The application is basically free video conversion software, allowing you to switch vids to new formats on the fly for use with different players. In this case, you can either go for smaller file sizes or better quality depending on your video, your needs, and your patience for video conversion.

We'll be listing the full changelog for 4.049 here as there seem to have been some changes along the way, including the removal of the MP4 PS3 output format. That being said, enjoy!

Xvid4PSP 4.049 overall changes:

• Small revolution - DVR-MS files (Media Center) now synced
• Small revolution - VOB files decoded over DirectShowSource now synced too
• AVI files with 120 fps now synced too
• Added new option - Convert FPS. If some unusual file desynced, try turn on this option.
• Small aspect and resolution fixes.
• ATOMChanger updated to new version.
• MP4 PSP and MP4 PSP 480 formats now support 23.976, 24.000, 25.000 fps framerate.
• Enhanced compatibility of large files and MP4 PSP 480.
• Filtered and sorted x264 presets.
• Now I self compile mencoder.
• Mencoder updated to version r22006.
• DGIndex updated to 1.4.9 beta 13.
• To menu Tools added CPU Tester. Help know need or not spetial patch for your CPU.
• Now subtitles must be synced if framerate changed too.
• Now for VOBs decoded over directshow always used convertfps=true.
• Audio bitrates now in DropDown list.
• x264 updated to 620.
• Added new output format MP4 PS3 (don`t work now, hope will fixed in 4.050).
• For all encoding modes with x264 added 3-pass mode.
• To menu Settings added new function - Reset all settings.
• To menu Tools aded new function - THM Creator.
• FFDshow now integrated to main installer.
• Updated German localization.
• Added MKV splitter to main installer .
• In case of low speed difference now always used usual neroAacEnc version.
• Removed unused functions.
• Added few tooltips.
• Added more info rows to table.
• Now program auto select best for your CPU x264 version.
• Now for 2-pass and 3-pass for first pass always used speed preset (turbo).
• D2V creation progress now 100% correct (thanks DGIndex author).

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UPDATE:

aDcOoL told us that Winnydows released XviD4PSP v4.1 Final recently. It's a good thing Winnydows himself told us it was coming, or we probably wouldn't have been checking it that often. That being said, he works very fast.

XviD4PSP v4.1 doesn't have an actual changelog, but apparently, 4.049 Final crashes, so this should remedy that. There also happens to be a new layout as well, so you can enjoy a new layout with your conversion. As always, make sure you have up-to-date MS .net Frameworks to get this up and running properly, and enjoy!

Download: [XviD4PSP v4.1 Final]

Thanks to Zapla, we just found out that Winnydows made another revision to XviD4PSP. Now known as XviD4PSP 4.049 RC4, the app has a lot of changes and updates, as well as some additional tests that need to be done to refine the program.

What we like about this video conversion software is actually related to how Winnydows updates it. There's a new build almost every week, and whenever there's a new achievement, we can't help but smile at the declarations of "small revolutions" to the application.

Here are the list of changes and additions, with some edits for clarity. If you'll note some of the changes here, Winnydows is also asking for help in checking for bugs, so you'd do well to send him an email if you're using this version and encounter something unexpected. Enjoy the download, and have fun converting your vids.

• Small revolution - DVR-MS files (Media Center) now synced!!!
• Small revolution - VOB files decoded over DirectShowSource now synced too!!!
• AVI files with 120 fps now synced too!!!
• Added new option - Convert FPS. If some files get desynced, try turning on this option.
• Small aspect and resolution fixes.
• ATOMChanger updated to new version.
• Now formats MP4 PSP and MP4 PSP 480 support 23.976, 24.000, 25.000 fps framerates!!!
• Enhanced compatibility of large files and MP4 PSP 480.
• Filtered and sorted x264 presets.
• I compiled mencoder myself.
  
• Mencoder updated to version 21957.
• DGIndex updated to 1.4.9 beta 10.
• Added CPU Tester to Menu Tools. Help me know if there needs to be special patch or not for your CPU.
• Now subtitles must be synced if framerate changed too.
• Now for VOBs decoded over directshow: always used convertfps=true.

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Update:

Well that was fast! It's now XviD4PSP 4.049 RC6! This update has three new things in store for users, so you guys may want to pick it up. As for the next revision, we'll just have to wait and see.

• Audio bitrates now in DropDown list.
• x264 updated to 619.
• Added new output format MP4 PS3.

Download: [XviD4PSP 4.049 RC6]

If you're tired of converting your PSP videos using old software, you might want to give PSP Movie Creator 2.0 a try. This program is said to convert DVD movies and move them right from your PC to your PSP in just one click. It also promises a 400% faster conversion rate, and better video quality.

The PSP Movie Creator can also compress a full length DVD movie or video into a 256MB or larger PSP Memory Stick. For those who haven't tried converting videos before, then this one is for you, with its intuitive and easy to understand interface.

The PSP Movie Creator is shareware and can be downloaded and used for a certain period of time for free. At the moment, the software only runs on Windows, so Linux and Mac users may have to wait until a version is created for them. This shareware supports various video formats such as DVD, DivX/XviD video, avi, wmv, mpg, mpeg, Tivo2Go, and many more. It also doesn't require a PSP UMD video disc.

Download: [PSP Movie Creator 2.0]