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Do More with Your WTV Files!*
You've upgraded to Windows 7 and record live TV with Windows Media Center, but find out your recordings are saved in the new WTV format...what do you do now?
Four of our products now have WTV file input support! That means you can import your Windows TV recordings (.wtv & .dvr-ms) then edit out the commercials, convert to a different file format, create a DVD or Blu-ray from it, and more!*
*Copy-protected TV recordings cannot be imported. Activities depend on the software; see below.
See What You Can Do with Your WTV Files!
WTV input support means that you can take your Windows TV recordings to new places! Convert for your favorite digital device with TMPGEnc MovieStyle, convert to different file formats with TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5, quickly edit while maintaining quality with TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3, or create a DVD, DivX Ultra, or Blu-ray Disc with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4! Check out the comparison chart below to see which products are best for you!
TMPGEnc
MovieStyle
Video conversion software
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5
Video conversion software
TMPGEnc
MPEG Editor 3
MPEG editing software
TMPGEnc
Authoring Works 4
DVD / DivX® / BD authoring software
| Cut Commercials (?) | • | • | • | |
| Smart Rendering (?) | • | • (MPEG & DivX only) |
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| Apply Video Filters (?) | • | |||
| Create Menus (?) | • (DVD-Video only) |
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| Convert Video (?) | • | • | • (to DVD/DivX®/BD only) |
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| Drag 'n Drop Encoding (?) | • | |||
| Device Templates (?) | • | |||
| Burn to DVD / Blu-ray (?) | • | • | ||
| Price | Starting from: $29.95 Buy Now! |
Starting from: $59.95 Buy Now! |
Starting from: $39.95 Buy Now! |
Starting from: $59.95 Buy Now! |
TMPGEnc MovieStyle
Let's say you've got an iPod, PSP, or some kind of portable device and you want to watch your WTV file on the go. What do you do?
Use MovieStyle to quickly convert your WTV file to the appropriate format. With drag 'n drop encoding and easy encoding templates for a variety of devices, you can convert your WTV files faster than ever.
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5
Want the freedom to convert your WTV file to practically any format, for any purpose?
Use TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5 to cut commercials, apply powerful audio and video filters, then convert your WTV file to almost any video format you can imagine. With tons of different output formats and customizable settings, you can convert your TV recordings into the format of your choice for a multitude of uses.
TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3
You've recorded the big game and now you want to share it with your sports buddies.
Edit your WTV recording with TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 and cut the commercials with ease. Better yet, why not make a highlight reel and cut everything but the best plays of the game? With Smart Rendering, you can make as many cuts as you want, and output will still be ultra-fast since it won't re-encode unedited sections of your video. When you're done editing, burn it to DVD or Blu-ray Disc* and pass it along to your friends!
See product webpage...
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*Input file must be compliant with output format. Blu-ray output is in BDAV format and does not include a menu.
TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4
Now that you're using your PC as a DVR with Windows Media Center, you're starting to run out of hard drive space but you don't want to delete your favorite recordings.
Archive your WTV files* with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 by turning them into DVD, DivX® Ultra, or Blu-ray Discs! First, cut commercials and unwanted scenes, then create your own interactive menu. The Menu Wizard guides you through the process of menu creation; create a menu from pre-made templates, or go completely custom with your own design! When you're done, test your creation in the simulation stage, then output and burn to DVD or Blu-ray Disc!
See product webpage...
Try it today...
*Copy-protected WTV and DVR-MS files cannot be imported.
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center comes installed with these operating systems:
- Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate
- Windows Vista: Home Premium, Ultimate
- Windows XP: Media Center Edition
With Windows Media Center, all you need is a TV Tuner device to watch and record live TV broadcasts. You can even schedule recordings so you never miss your favorite show.
Watch Live TV on Your PC
Turn your PC into a broadcast TV! All you need is a TV tuner device to start enjoying live TV on your computer. There are various types of TV tuner devices with the most popular being external USB devices or internal cards that install inside your computer. They let you plug in your coax cable from your antenna or cable box and decode the signal for display through your PC.
Make Your PC a DVR
If you have enough hard drive space, you can use Windows Media Center as a DVR (digital video recorder) to record live TV. The integrated program guide lets you easily schedule which shows you want to record! Why pay extra for a set-top DVR when you can just use your PC? Best of all, you can access your recorded video files for editing and archiving; unlike most set-top DVRs, where your recordings are stuck in the DVR until you delete them.
View Your Media Library
Besides watching and recording live TV, Windows Media Center lets you play videos on your computer's hard drive, view photos, listen to music, and more!
For More Information:
- Visit the Official Windows Media Center website.
- Visit The Green Button: The Official Windows Media Center Community for news, blogs, forums, and more.
The .WTV File Format
If you're using Windows Media Center with Windows 7 or Windows Vista (with Media Center TV Pack 2008), then your recorded TV shows will be saved in the .wtv format. It replaces the .dvr-ms format which is the format used by older versions of Windows Media Center.
Thankfully, 3 flagship TMPGEnc products can import both .wtv and .dvr-ms files, allowing you the freedom to edit and convert your recordings as you wish!
What is the .WTV Format?
The .wtv format is a new video container format used exclusively by Microsoft for TV programs recorded by Windows Media Center. This file format is only found on computers running Windows 7 and Windows Vista (with Media Center TV Pack 2008). PCs running Windows Media Center on other operating systems will record TV programs in the .dvr-ms format.
What Can I Do With These Files?
The advantage of using Windows Media Center over a set-top DVR is that you have easy access to your recorded TV shows as video files. However, only a select number of software programs can read .wtv and .dvr-ms files.
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5, TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3, and TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 can import both formats. See the section above to learn more about what you can do with your Windows TV files with these products.