honestech MPEG Encoder 7.0 is a product that is capable of encoding with high compression rate and fast conversion. It shows its true performance level when used with Intel MMX products. It is an easy-to-use encoder that provides exciting MPEG video streams. honestech MPEG Encoder 7.0's fast movement prediction algorithm allows high compression rates and provides clear quality video. Also, batch operation and a simple GUI make encoding very easy.

• High Execution Performance. Best MPEG Encoding - Great Picture Quality, High Compression Rate, and Fast Encoding Speed.
• Supports AVI & DV-AVI Input.
• Supports MPEG Output for VCD, SVCD, and DVD.
• Many predefined MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 profiles.
• Supports batch processing for multiple encoding.
• Conversion range can be specified on the source file (by using the mouse and keyboard).
• Video filters can be applied to the source file (20 default filters are provided).
• Adds a sequence header output menu for each GOP when converting MPEG 1/2.
• MPEG2 interlace encoding capability.
• MPEG 1/2 elementary stream generation capability.
• Additional program information, title, description, copyrights, etc. can be added when generating WMV files.
• Capable of generating AVI files by using the video and audio compressors installed in the system.
• Supports interlace encoding.
• Supports aspect ratio selection.
• Supports screen inverse mode.
• VOB conversion stabilization.
• Discs can be created in NTSC or PAL video format and DVD, VCD or SVCD video format.

• Operating system : Windows 98SE, Windows Me, 2000, XP
• Video Input : AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG1/2, WMV, ASF, DivX, DAT(VCD), VOB(DVD)
• Video Output : MPEG-1/2, WMV, AVI (Uses the compressor installed in the system)
• Video Data Rate : 256 - 10,000 Kbps
• Audio Output : MPEG-1 Layer II
• Audio Data Rate : 128, 224 Kbps
• Recommended System Requirements
• DirectShow 8.1, Windows Media Player 6.4, Windows Media Format Runtime Library
• P4 - 2Ghz, 256MB RAM or more

• Input File Format
  • Video files that can be played by Microsoft Media Player: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV, AVI, DAT (VCD) and VOB (DVD).
• Output File Format
  • MPEG 1 System Stream (ISO/IEC 11172-1), VCD
  • MPEG 1 Video Stream (ISO/IEC 11172-2)
  • MPEG 2 Program Stream (ISO/IEC 13818-1) SVCD, DVD
  • MPEG 2 Video Stream (ISO/IEC 13818-2)
  • WMV (Windows Media 9)
  • AVI
• Supported MPEG-1 Standards
  The following MPEG-1 standards are supported.
  • AUTO : Create stream that matches with original input file.
  • Internet Low Band : Create files appropriate for low speed Internet environment.
  • Half Screen Internet : Create streams appropriate for transmitting under medium speed Internet environment.
  • Full Screen Internet : Create streams appropriate for transmitting under high speed Internet environment.
  • NTSC : Create MPEG files for NTSC.
  • PAL : Create MPEG files for PAL.
  • Video CD : Create MPEG files for video CDs. (VCD)
  This supports following frame rate :
  • 23.976 fps - (24000/1001) NTSC film
  • 24 fps - Standard cinema film
  • 25 fps - PAL
  • 29.97 fps - (30000/1001) NTSC
  • 30 fps - (drop frame) NTSC
  If you select frame rate for 25 fps - PAL, you can create VCD, SVCD, DVD for PAL.
  • You can create MPEG files with fixed bit rate or variable bit rate.
  • Audio may be created only with Layer2 of MPEG1.
  • Audio bit rate may be selected according to the ISO/IEC 11172-2 Standard as following. 112, 224 KBit/Sec.
• Supported MPEG2 Standards
  The following MPEG2 standards are supported.
  • High Profile @ High 1440
  • High Profile @ Main Level
  • Main Profile @ High Level
  • Main Profile @ High 1440
  • Main Profile @ Main Level (DVD)
  • Main Profile @ Low Level
  • Main Profile @ Low Level (SVCD)
  Supporting frame rates are as following:
  • 23.976 fps - (24000/1001) NTSC film
  • 24 fps - Standard cinema film
  • 25 fps - PAL
  • 29.97 fps - (30000/1001) NTSC
  • 30 fps - (drop frame) NTSC
  If you select frame rate for 25 fps - PAL, you can create VCD, SVCD, DVD for PAL.
  • You can create MPEG files with fixed bit rate or variable bit rate.
  • Audio may be created only with Layer2 of MPEG1.
  • Audio bit rate may be selected according to the ISO/IEC 11172-2 Standard as following. 112, 224 KBit/Sec.
  • You can create MPEG suitable for Super VCD and DVD standards.