VGA hdmi converter

I had a TV that doesn't have a hdmi port. But does have VGA. I was going to get a converter, but is there a standard or type I should get?
When I first got my Apple TV I had a hdmi cable I used for my xbox, but it wouldn't run the Apple TV, so I had to get a gold plated HDMI. No issue since. That's why I am wondering about a certain standard for the converter.
Should it be hdmi to VGA or vice versa?
Any input would be great...

Will not work well
First of all vga is dont carry audio.
Second vga does not support drm hdcp which is required for all appletv media apart from your home movie stuff

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