Best video file type to convert for Apple TV???

I just got the Apple TV and love it, but I have a ton of AVI's and whatnot that obviously won't play.  What would you all recommend is the best thing to do with them?  I have converting software, but want to choose the right file type that will not make it 2-3X the size.  Appreciate tips!!!!

Old thread for others, but,,... It isnt necessary to convert a bunch of files, if you have Plex on your pc, and on your iphone/ipad.
I would have spent a month converting the terra bytes of all the video files that I had but i just airplay and my Plex app to send nearly any type of file on my Imac directly to my Apple tv.
It converts on the fly any file that isnt supported.

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