The official US Playstation site just released the changelog for PS3 FW 1.82 and we’ve posted it below for all of you guys. Note that some of the following general changes and major additions in FW 1.82 have already been incorporated in previous firmware updates:

* Upscaling game or DVD output
o You can now upscale the video content of PlayStation&reg format software, PlayStation&reg2 format software, and DVDs to HD resolution.
* Copying saved data to a memory card
o You can now copy saved data from PlayStation&reg format software and PlayStation&reg2 format software to a memory card or a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation&reg2).
* Using the DLNA client feature
o You can now display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA Media Server functionality over a network.
* Printing Images
o You can now connect a USB printer to print images.
* Using remote play outside the home (via the Internet)
o You can now use remote play over the Internet.

Settings

* [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
* [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
* New for 1.81: The method of setting [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] under [Display Settings] has been improved.
* [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super-White (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
* [Bitmapping (Super Audio CD)] has been added as an option under [Music Settings].
* The [Test Camera] option under [Accessory Settings] has been changed to [Camera Device Settings].
* [Printer Settings] has been added.
* [Media Server Connection] has been added as an option under [Network Settings]

Music

* You can now edit CD information.

Photo

* A new type of slideshow display pattern has been added.
* You can now use zoom display for images.
* You can now trim images.

Video

* New for 1.82: Support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video has been added.
* High image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media
* Super-White and x.v.Color output are now supported.
* Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected as the video output setting of the PS3 system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded in 1080p or 1080i resolution can be played in 720p resolution.

Game

* You can now move copy-prohibited saved data for PlayStation&reg format software and PlayStation&reg2 format software to a PS3 system.

Network

* The options menu items under [Download Management] have been changed.

Friends

* [Display Photo] has been added to the voice / video chat options menu.

Other

* New for 1.82: Playability status with the PS3 system has changed for some PlayStation&reg and PlayStation&reg2 format titles. To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
* New for 1.81: The stability of the network connection used during gameplay has been improved for some PlayStation&reg2 format software titles that support online gaming.

There are a few programs out that will convert divx / mpeg1&2 etc files to h264 quicktime format, I use Videora which does the job just fine.

1. What extension has an AVC (H.264/MPEG-4) file?
2. Does anyone know a guide on how to convert AVI/XVID to AVC (H.264/MPEG-4)?

I think these are not normal video files that you can find anywhere…. so I did SONY put this improvement in the 1.82 update?

Thanks!