converting .avi files to dvd

[davidb2989]

I downloaded some tv episodes in .avi format. Can someone help me convert them to the format that either dvdshrink or dvddecrypter can recognize/convert?

[awesomeincalg]

Try this link...

http://www.topshareware.com/AVI-to-DVD-download-4954.htm

[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)
You can obtain a FULLY functional free 30 day trial version of this commercial program at:

https://www.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/tda.html

**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 ;>}

[tigerman8u]

the best results are doing as "setarip stated". more control etc. for all-in-one programs VSO divxtodvd and Dvd2svcd are two of the better programs IMO and both are free.

[mindless]

What about VirtualDub???

[setarip]

To mindless

VirtualDub can ONLY convert videos TO .AVI format. This is already the format of the files referred to by "davidb2989", so it wouldn't help in the effort to convert the files to DVD format...

[Shocker]

I use dvdSanta,it takes a while(maybe thats normal) but it converts to Vob files!

[claire]

Hello,

DivxToDVD found here http://www.vso-software.fr/download.htm

is a great free and fast application that turns DivX, Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, AVI, WMV, DV and stream formats into DVD format (video_ts file)

By the end of summer a whole new version of this product will be out--the free version will still be made available, but the new version will support subtitles, have its own burning engine, have a whole new interface and more

This application is definitely worth a try---if you like 1 clickers,

Cheers

[ChaosDealer73]

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")

I have a question on that comment, well kindof. My current computer is a refurbished Win98 that has been upgraded (Memory, and OS to WinXP), would it still allow me to create DVDs? Also, how can I tell which type of DVD R I need? (-R or +R) Roxio Easy CD Creator lets you create an Interface that has selectable files to view like a real commercial DVD. Do I need a separate DVD R drive to use that or any other DVD Creating software, or is simply using a DVD R disc good enough?

[LT. Columbo]

the below link will tell you what media to use for your specific burner.

[ChaosDealer73]

I don't believe that I have any DVD R drives, except for the DVD ROM drive I have.

[LT. Columbo]

if it is a true dvd rom, then you can't make any dvd's. only copy them to your pc. you would have to get a dvd burner(writer)

[ChaosDealer73]

Okay. I'm looking for ones as I type. Never would've learned if I didn't ask I suppose.

[LT. Columbo]

you would have found out when you tried to burn a disc.