Avi Convert To Mpg Larger File??

[magic10]

hey everyone. i just recently converted a file from avi to mpg and noticed that it has become a lot bigger in size. from 700mb to around 950mb! can someone please tell me why..or am i converting wrong?! thanks

[Midiman]

File size is determined by bitrate. You take a small file, encode at a higher bitrate and end up with a bigger file.