Convert.Guru

TIVO Converter

Convert TIVO files online for free


Drop or upload your .TIVO file

How to convert your TIVO file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your TIVO file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert TIVO to another file type

The converter easily converts your TIVO file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.

  • TIVO to MP4
  • TIVO to AVI
  • TIVO to MOV
  • TIVO to WMV
  • TIVO to FLV
  • TIVO to WEBM
  • TIVO to MKV
  • TIVO to M4V
  • TIVO to 3GP
  • TIVO to OGV
  • TIVO to ASF
  • TIVO to RM

Convert a file to TIVO

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TIVO file type—in the best quality.

  • MTS to TIVO
  • MOV to TIVO
  • RMVB to TIVO
  • DIVX to TIVO
  • RM to TIVO
  • H264 to TIVO
  • TS to TIVO
  • WMV to TIVO
  • VOB to TIVO
  • MP4 to TIVO
  • XVID to TIVO
  • AVI to TIVO

About TIVO files

TIVO files are proprietary video files created by TiVo digital video recorders. These files are encoded in MPEG-2 format but contain additional metadata unique to TiVo devices, making them difficult to play on standard media players without conversion.

Challenges in TIVO File Conversion

Converting TIVO files can be challenging due to the proprietary nature of the format, which includes encryption to protect content. This encryption requires specific software to access and convert the files. The complexity of the conversion process often leads to a loss of quality or metadata.

Software for TIVO File Conversion

To convert TIVO files, you can use software such as VLC Media Player and pyTivo, which allow you to transfer and convert TIVO files. However, these tools may require technical knowledge to set up and use effectively.

Conversion Options

TIVO files can be converted to more accessible formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, and WMV. For a complete list of potential conversion formats, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on TiVo.

Drawbacks and Recommendations

Due to the complexities and potential quality loss during conversion, many users find TIVO files inconvenient. Therefore, we recommend using the free and easy online website Convert.Guru for seamless conversion. Simply drag and drop your TIVO files to this webpage to convert them into a wide range of formats effortlessly.

Using Convert.Guru ensures that your conversions are safe, reliable, and high-quality, making it the best choice for transforming TIVO files into user-friendly formats.


The TIVO Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best TIVO converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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