Best free video conversion software

[Mr beenz]

I have Sonic MyDVD, and unfortunately it won't take Xvid, SVCD etc. The only thing I've been able to burn have been Mpg and MPEG files. I've read the help section, and it said that MyDVD takes to AVI type 1 and 2 files.

Does anyone know of any good, free video conversion software? I tried the free version of ConvertxtoDVD, one time. The quality ended up looking great. However, you have to pay to get the version that gets rid of that dreadful looking watermark in the center of the screen. "To get rid of this watermark, please go to ISO software yadda yadda crap". I also downloaded the free version of DIKO, but don't know how to work it.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

[tigerman8u]

for free IMO dvd2svcd does a good job. If you can find an earlier free version of Vso divx to dvd

[willdoll]

I have heard about Xilisoft AVI to DVD Converter which own beta version.And you have to pay a litter. But I think it is worthy.

[paglamon]

For DVD to AVI:Staxrip or AutoGK
For AVI to DVD:AVI2DVD
BTW,forget those converters(WinAVI.Xilisoft etc.).They r crap.