Can I improve the image quality of my AVI or MPEG files?

[dqdude]

I have downloaded some backup copies of avi and mpeg files and the quality of them aren't nearly as good as the originals. Is there anything that I can do to improve picture quality?

[setarip]

Not really. Although programs such as VirtualDub (for .AVIs) and TMPGEnc (for MPEGs) include various and sundry filters, the old adages, "You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear" and "You can't make gold from lead" still hold true. If the initial quality is poor, you're not going to be able to make any SIGNIFICANT improvements...

[dqdude]

I figured I couldn't improve them...had to ask though!

Thanks!

[setarip]

My pleasure ;>}