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MPEG2 Works Changelog

What's new in MPEG2 Works 5.2.2

Aug 13, 2014
  • Changed output file naming under Convert section - from now on "converted" tag will be added to output file name to avoid overwriting - /requested by users/.
  • Improved decoding of some Apple native formats with internal decoder under Convert section /AIC and DVCPRO/.
  • Improved DVD authoring.
  • Improved file loading and decoding.

New in MPEG2 Works 5.2.1 (Aug 13, 2014)

  • Added support for Lorex CCTV DVR devices files under Convert section and Play module /convert to Mac native formats and play your Lorex files - requested by users/.
  • Added conversion of WMV Go-To-Meeting Codec to native Mac formats under Tools section and Play module. /Play or convert your Go-To-Meeting wmv to one of the Mac native standard or Pro formats for later importing in iMovie, iTunes, Final Cut Pro or X, playback with Quick Time 7 or syncing with your iDevice /requested by users/.
  • Improved WMV /Windows Media Video/ file handling.
  • Improved H.265/HEVC, AVCHD and Blu-Ray playback.
  • New design of informative and error dialogs.
  • Added links to MPEG2 Works 5 Facebook and Google+ pages and YouTube channel with how-to videos under Help menu.
  • Improved errors handling.
  • Fixed a small glitch under Tools section /Thanx to Mr. Coffey for reporting/.

New in MPEG2 Works 5.2 (Mar 19, 2014)

  • Decoding of new HEVC/H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding) under Convert, SD/HD sections and Play module.
  • Quick queue - adding multiple files to queue for later batch processing with single click under Convert section /requested by users/
  • Improved internal decoder.
  • Improved MPEG encoder.
  • Improved encoding and conversion.
  • Improved conversion preview for JVC .TOD and other MPEG2 Transport Stream files.
  • Minor UI tweaks
  • Intel Mac’s only from now on.

New in MPEG2 Works 5.0 (Apr 24, 2013)

  • much faster conversion and encoding
  • all sections were rewritten
  • redesigned interface to optimize and improves overall performance and ease of use

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.5 (May 4, 2010)

  • Added DVD wide, 4:3 /with blackbars/ encoding under Batch sections
  • Removed file splitting at DVD size /became obsolete/ for DVD encoding
  • Removed file splitting at CD size /became obsolete/ for SVCD encoding
  • Improved overall performance

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.4 (Jan 25, 2010)

  • Fixed naming of output files on Batch sections.
  • Improved overall performance.

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.3 (Dec 6, 2009)

  • Fixed some interface glitches.
  • Improved overall performance.

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.2 (Jun 28, 2009)

  • Optional audio decoding QuickTime decoding is still default.
  • Movie Info button check duration, aspect ratio, frame rate etc.
  • Improved overall performance.
  • New version 4.2.2 is free of charge for all registered users of 4.0.

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.1.1 (May 26, 2009)

  • Fixed some minor issues and improved overall performance.

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2.1 (Mar 20, 2009)

  • Prepare TiVo series 1&2 .ty files for dvd authoring [under Tools/Author section].
  • Remultiplex MPEG2 PS/TS [under Tools/Author section].
  • Chinese subtitles adding /GB, Big5 and UTF encodings/.
  • Extraction of DVD chapter(s) in single .mpg file [under Tools/Author section].
  • Batch Audio Extract [under Tools/Audio/ section].
  • Improved quality of MPEG1 encoding [under Custom section].
  • Improved Export2QT section.

New in MPEG2 Works 4.2 (Oct 30, 2007)

  • iMovie project file importing, encoding and authoring with chapter markers [requested by Users],
  • Improved and simplified VOB Converter [renamed to "DVD Converter", new, improved deinterlacing and decoding scheme, takes VIDEO_TS folder as input, allows chapter(s) selecting or full main title conversion, supports DVD's with AC3, MP2 and PCM audio formats, works LOT faster now
  • Improved and simplified Export2QT [One button for almost all MPEG Program Stream input files /VOB, VRO, .mpg, .ty etc/, takes VIDEO_TS folder as input, takes TiVo .ty files as input /does NOT work with .tivo files since those files are DRM protected/
  • Auto aspect ratio setting under One-Click DVD panel [now even more simplified],
  • New demultiplexer [MPEG Program and Transport stream demultiplexing],
  • Batch Re-multiplex SVCD/VCD MPEG's for DVD authoring
  • Extract audio track into .wav from various input movie types /.avi, .mpg, .VOB, .VRO, .ty, .ts, .m2t, etc./ under Tools/Audio section
  • Extract main audio track into .wav from unprotected DVD VIDEO_TS folder /or just selected chapter(s)/ under Tools/Audio section
  • Improved and simplified blackbars /letterbox/ removing during encoding under Tools section [one button only - all auto now],
  • 16:9 HalfD1 encoding [requested by Users],
  • Cinemascope /2.21:1/ encoding under Custom section
  • improved conversions speed [encodes faster then real-time on Core 2 Duo Macs],
  • improved handling of DVD .img naming during DVD authoring
  • Added Help
  • Improved DVD authoring under Advanced Authoring section
  • Improved subtitle adding,
  • fixed non-functional "MPEG2 NTSC" 16:9 preset button under "Custom" section,
  • New version checking menu option