DAT files through divx any help

i can watch downloaded dat files through divx player how do i convert them to dvd form i have vso divx to dvd converter but it doesnt seem to work tells me cannot read type of format?
any help thanks

 

Try changing the extension of the dat file to mpg or mpeg.

 

thanks for your response but i am not exactly sure what you mean to do

 

If the file is called Movie.dat, right click on the file and rename to Movie.mpg or Movie.mpeg, then try to open it with your converter.

 

it just says dat

 

Go here to reveal file extensions in Windows.
http://www.fileinfo.net/help/windows-show-extensions.html

 

Well, I only have one movie in VCD on my collection, so I copied the dat file on my HDD to be able to give you more info.
The extension changing option does not always work(it might in your case). I tried to open the file and use it with DVD Flick and it was no go.
If that doesnt work, you need to use VCDGear to convert from dat to mpeg. There is also a DOS program called DAT2MPG.

 

thanks for your help that vcd gear did the trick
appreciate it
thanks again

 

You're welcome, any time if I can help!
Cheers!