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How to Convert AVI to PSP Video

You can watch your favorite video files on the go with the Sony PSP. Video files can be downloaded to the player from the computer using a USB cable. Although AVI is a popular format for digital videos, the Sony PSP can't play AVI formatted video files. Video files must be formatted as MPEG-4 for the device to read them. Many software programs are available that can convert an AVI file to an MPEG-4 file, including Pazera Free PSP Video Converter, PSP Video Express and Any Video Converter.

Instructions

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  Convert an AVI to a PSP compatible format with Pazera Free PSP Video Converter. This conversion software will not only convert the file, but you can select to convert either the full video or select to convert only a portion of the file. If you have a limited amount of memory available on the PSP, you can change the output quality which can lower the file size. In addition, you can use this software to extract the audio from the video track. This software can be downloaded for free (see "Resources").
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  Convert an AVI to a PSP compatible format with PSP Video Express. In addition to converting the file, this is also a media management software and will download the converted file to the PSP. This software supports resolution manipulation to lower file size and comes complete with PSP Movie Creator which is an editing software that allows you to trim unwanted portions, such as credits, from the video file. This software can be downloaded for free (see "Resources").
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  Convert an AVI video to a PSP compatible format with Any Video Converter. This software supports AVI input files and will convert them to MP4. It also has a couple of file size reduction options. The software can reduce the file size by clipping away segments of the video. Clipped away segments can then be edited together to form a shorter video that just contains your favorite scenes. Frame size can also be reduced which will help control the total output file size. The interface is straightforward, and the actual conversion process is considered fast as compared to other conversion software programs, according to CNET. This program can be downloaded for free (see "Resources").

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