iriverter

If you're looking for a cross-platform frontend to mencoder that can help you convert almost any video format to one that is playable on various multimedia players, then you might want to check out iriverter. This software is designed to make the conversion process as easy as possible, allowing you to enjoy your videos on devices like the iRiver H320, H340, PMP120, PMP140, U10, iAudio X5, and iPod Video.

The latest release of iriverter includes several improvements and new features. For example, the clix/U10 profile has been updated, and there are now better defaults for the X5. The software has also added a Zen Vision:M profile (thanks to Mat Sheehan), making it even more versatile.

Other changes in this release include the addition of logging to diagnose problems more easily, as well as simplified conversion code. The software has also addressed issues with black and white wmv conversions, and the installer now optionally installs codecs like Real and Windows Media.

One thing to keep in mind is that while iriverter supports the iPod Video, this feature is not enabled yet. Nonetheless, the software remains a solid choice for those looking to convert videos to playable formats for their multimedia players.