This is a simple AppleScript droplet which includes a binary of the TiVoDecode program. Just drag and drop your .tivo files on it and get an MPEG-2 video out. You can then use other tools to convert that MPEG-2 into something else.
Documentation is included. If you need help getting your .tivo files onto your Mac or converting MPEG-2 files into something more useful, try Google. Problems with the decoding (such as missing audio and other weirdness) are best addressed on the tivodecode sourceforge page. I will not be supporting this program beyond the functionality of the basic AppleScript wrapper.
UPDATE 9/07: There is a great open-source alternative to this little script that is, really, a lot better. Take a look at TiVo Decode Manager.
Getting Videos Onto Your Mac
To get your TiVo files onto your Mac, you have two options: First, try Galleon, with or without the launcher bundle for OS X. Or, if you prefer, you can download straight from your browser by typing in your TiVo’s IP address prefixed by https:// (rather than http://). Your login is “tivo” and your password is your Media Access Key..
If you’re using Safari and have Bonjour bookmarks enabled, your TiVo should just publish itself to your bookmarks, so you can select that link (probably called something like “dvr-123.local.”) and then just add the https:// in front of it to get to the video listing.
These videos don’t play terribly well in Quicktime. You’re better off using VLC or something for video playback.
Don’t Steal Videos, Kids! Seriously!
Note that this program is NOT for copyright infringement or video piracy. It’s simply a stop gap until a TiVo to Go type program is available on the Mac. Please exercise your fair use rights and enjoy the freedom to archive and space-shift your videos, but do not redistribute any videos decoded with this program. Otherwise I’ll have to take it down.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| TiVo Decoder 1.3 | 57.96 KB |