best avi converter

[tommy50]

can anyone tell me what the best (quickest) program to convert avi, divx etc to dvd format so i can use them on dvd shrink?

[cynthia]

There is this free program - DivxToDVD.

http://www.vso-software.fr/divxtodvd/divxtodvd.htm

[tigerman8u]

I convert with Mainconcept then author with Tmpgenc dvd author. Not free but good results.

[setarip]

One set of procedures (other posters may/probably will suggest alternative methods) would be:

1) Use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the .AVI (DivX-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" (a different program than "TMPGEnc") to easily create the required additional DVD files and structure (and chapters and a menu, if you wish)


**If the combined filesize of the DVD "package" written to your hard drive is greater than 4.37Gb, use DVD Shrink (or similar) to compress


If your O/S is either Win2000 or WinXP, TMPGEnc DVD Author can also burn your DVD. Otherwise, use NERO to burn in "DVD-Video" mode
(As an alternative to "TMPGEnc DVD Author", you could use "DVDLab")


Let us know of your success ;>}

[tommy50]

I USED divxtodvd to convert 2 avi cds (1 film), to dvd format and then used dvd shrink to put them on a disk.
i found that when i checked the copy it was excellent apart from the fact that where the 2 cd's were joined there is a few second pause. is this right.
is there a program that will link the 2 together so there is no gap and the dvd is read as one?
also i have tried to convert the files together useing windvd creator but it is saying that the files are too big for a dvd disk and refusing to write them due to this fact. it also squashes the film to wide screen+ more. (unwatchable on tv.)
anybody have any idea's please.

[setarip]

Joining two .AVIs can be accomplished in VirtualDub (or any of its variants) by simply:

1) Loading the first file and then, from the "File" dropdown menu selecting "Append .AVI segment" and loading the second file.

2) Set BOTH "Video" and "Audio" to "Direct Stream Copy"

3) Save with a new filename