AVI ReComp 

AVI ReComp is a handy tool that allows you to recompress AVI video files using the encoding power of acknowledged tools like VirtualDubMod, AviSynth and Xvid. It is one of the most powerful tools of its kind, allowing you not only to resize AVI files, but also to crop, resample or watermark them.

AVI ReComp comes with a pretty neat and intuitive interface that makes recompressing AVI files a simple job. The casual users who need to quickly recompress an AVI file without being interested in advanced settings can do this only by following these steps: loading the source AVI file, selecting its output location and name, specifying the desired new size and last, pressing the “Add to queue” and then “Start” buttons from the “Queue” tab of the interface. I’d say that the fact that the “Start” button is located on a secondary tab of the interface is a small downside, as novice users can have a bit of trouble finding it. Anyway, this doesn’t change the fact that the application is indeed straightforward, simple and easy-to-use.

Its interface also displays thorough information about the loaded files, such as their bitrate, resolution, frames, aspect ratio or size. Even if it’s easy-to-use, this program is mostly suitable for professionals, as it allows performing additional operations such as cropping or adding watermarks to the video file and it comes with numerous advanced settings. It was originally meant for those in need of removing the GMC or Qpel functions from the AVI files in order to make the videos fully compatible with standalone DVD players. It also lets you set up the black borders for the loaded video and it supports embedding subtitles.

As you can see, this application offers a lot for a free tool, being one of the most powerful and reliable solutions for recompressing AVI videos that one can find.