Convert my movies to the iTunes movies

How can i convert my movies form my file to the iTunes movies so i can watch them on my apple tv

For example i download movies from the internet, their format is AVI i want to convert them to a format that is accepted on my itunes, what kind of application or program do you suggest ?
AVI is a file container which employs frame interleaving of the audio and video track data. It can be used with a number different audio and video compression formats. Official support for this file type was dropped by its originator more than a decade ago. Some compression format codecs have never been recoded for use under OS X. of those that have, some do not function on Intel based Mac platforms. Having said all that, those still commonly in use may be supported by installation of the free Perian component package. If you already have this component package installed or plan to install it, make sure you read the Perian support information regarding the removal of DivX, Xvid, 3ivX, and/or other codecs which can create conflicts.
Once installed, the Perian package will allow the conversion of many AVI compression formats using QT 7 Pro, GarageBand, iTunes, and/or other QT based applications like the free MPEG Streamclip utility. Other third-party applications like HandBrake provide their own codec components and, therefore, do not require the installation of Perian to convert files. All of the applications mentioned have built-in TV conversion presets which should allow you to achieve reasonable results immediately without having to "tweak" settings.
One additional note... If the files can be played by the QT X or QT 7 players, then they should be playable/convertible by iTunes. However, the iTunes application itself does not like the AVI container. To get around this, you can copy AVI supported compressed data from the AVI file container to an MOV file container which can then be added directly to iTunes for playback but would still have to be converted to an TV compatible compression format within iTunes to play on your TV device.

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Want to convert old movie files to put in Itunes.
What does "old movies" mean to you? File type, audio and/or video compression format(s)?
Can't upgrade QT player preinstalled, so downloaded QT Player 7 and purchased QTPlayer 7 Pro registration code. Can not get it to upgrade.
Did you follow the instructions found here?
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
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