How to convert TiVo files

TIVO is a popular digital video recorder allowing the user to browse TV programs and movies by title, category, actor, producer name and record them. At the moment there are three TIVO DVR models available and two of them support high definition TV. The most expensive model can record up to 150 hours of high definition video. TIVO users can watch the recorded episodes without commercials and replay them at any time. The options like pause, fast forward and slo-mo are available either. TV shows are saved by digital video recorder in TIVO format. TIVO files are similar to MPEG videos using MPEG-2 video compression encrypted with DRM-protection. In order to transfer the recorded programs off TIVO DVR device you will need free TIVO desktop software. It can be easily downloaded from TIVO website. This software will help you to watch recorded TV shows on your computer and upload media files to TIVO DVR for viewing photos and watching videos on your TV.

Transferred TIVO files are DRM copy-protected so you're not allowed to watch them off your computer. Here you'll need working DRM conversion software to convert TIVO files into unprotected video formats. Old and reliable SoundTaxi converter will help you here. Actually, SoundTaxi was not developed to convert TIVO files only. SoundTaxi technology allows converting practically any media file, both audio and video, that can be played on PC where SoundTaxi is installed. As TIVO files are protected MPEG videos, you can easily play them in Windows Media Player on your computer. SoundTaxi can convert TIVO to AVI (DivX video) preserving original video quality and resolution. For all things Apple-related, SoundTaxi will convert TIVO video to MP4 for playback on iPod, iPhone and Apple TV. The output video picture size can be changed in one click depending on your conversion purpose.

After TIVO conversion, the output files can be edited in any video software, burned to DVD or Blu-ray disc for storing, played without any DRM restrictions. In case you need audio only, SoundTaxi can convert TIVO video to MP3 audio. Please note that SoundTaxi does not break TIVO DRM video protection re-recording video files from one format to another. The software is absolutely legal and provides the user with legal rights too. If you're looking for the way how to convert TIVO files for personal, noncommercial use - SoundTaxi is for you.

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