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Like many others, I am frustrated by visiting dozen outdated posts to seek answers to one question: how to view video in PSP. I've got DVD, some AVI files, and some RMVB file, and none of the site actually answer all. I put together my reserach into a Video FAQ with various conversion tutorial and pics, plus more. Hope it helps someone else

PSP Video Super FAQ
http://www.jawdropforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=93

Table of Content
Q1: Can I view video and audio on PSP without UMD disc?
Q2: What video and audio encoding does PSP support?
Q3: What video bitrate does PSP support?
Q4: What is the specification of PSP LCD?
Q5: Who make PSP's LCD screen?
Q6: What is the PSP screen viewing angle?
Q7: Where can I get Image Converter 2?
Q8: What video format does Image Converter 2 can convert from?
Q9: How to I transfer video file to PSP?
Q10: How to I transfer video file to PSP without using Image Converter 2?
Q11: How to convert DVD video to PSP?
Q12: How to convert VCD video to PSP?
Q13: How to convert DivX video to PSP?
Q14: How to convert RMVB video to PSP?
Q15: Where can I download video for PSP?
Q16: What video playback control available in PSP?
Q17: What playback mode can PSP support?

PSP MP3 Player and Photo Album Review
http://www.jawdropforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=25

PSP buyer and WiFi FAQ
http://www.jawdropforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=71

FAQ update with additional question and photo. feedback and your questoins welcome

Q18: How long a video can I fit into a 1 GB Memory Stick DUO? (NEW)
Q19: How do I know if my screen has dead pixels? (NEW)
Q20: What type of USB cable do I need to connect PC and PSP? (NEW)
Q21: Can I transfer video file to PSP using InfraRed port? (NEW)
Q22: Check out this video conversion chart to get a clear picture (NEW)
Q23: What is the THM file that generated by 3GP Converter or PSP Video 9? (NEW)
Q24: How do I create a custom THM (Thumbnail) file for video? (NEW)

I'm having problems transferring videos. I followed PSP Connect's tutorial, but even their "congratulations" video isn't working right -- it cuts off halfway through. All other video transfer attempts (all MP4, by the way) cause my PSP to disconnect its USB connection to my PC, and make "corrupted data" icons appear where my PSP videos should be on the handheld.

As far as I know, I'm doing everything right. Right file type and specifics (bitrate, audio quality, etc.) I've tried with both PSP Video 9 AND 3GP, and neither are making anything I can use. The videos CAN be viewed on my PS, though. It just seems like the connection dies out before the videos are transferred, even though the cable I'm using works, I'm in USB mode, and all that other stuff.

What's going wrong? Thanks for any help.

Is there a website where stuff that someone already converted can be downloaded. Simpsons, Family Guy, Invader Zim, Futurama, South Park or other toons would be great.

There's a torrent site I believe I mentioned in a past post. One of the site's carrying conversion software links to it.

Great site, thanks.

here is a freeware program to turn your avi/mpg/mpeg files into mp4 format

http://www.pspvideo9.com/

IGN gives a brief "how to"
http://gear.ign.com/articles/598/598803p2.html

As for ripping DVDs, I know there are programs you can buy. I will continue looking for freeware stuff until I get my 1 GB card.

One of the freeware DVD rippers is called DVD Shrink. A Google search should be able to find it.

Another free DVD ripper is DVD Decrypter.