DVD creator

mcolbourn · 03-12-10, 08:57 AM

Can anyone recommend a free video to dvd converter software that will accept most video formats e.g AVI and mp4. I have taken a look and there seem to be quite a few out there. I have tried the windows DVD creator but it seems very slow.

shilk · 03-12-10, 11:29 AM

XVid4PSP and Handbrake. Both completely free.

XVid4PSP can use a ton of formats. I haven't used the new version much (back when it was still 4.115), and I didn't like version 5. There's a new version 6 beta out, so I might download it and give it another shot soon. Xvid4PSP is just a shell for the latest encoding software to make it much easier to use.

Handbrake is awesome. It was supposed to be the new industry standard, but they opted for CCE (Cinema Craft Encoder) instead. Still just as versatile, and the output quality is outstanding without overwhelming the user.

I'd say try Handbrake first. I've had some issues with a few formats in the past, but I'm sure it's ironed out by now.

mcolbourn · 03-12-10, 02:49 PM

does Handbreak let you convert to dvd layout then? as I have used it to rip my dvds but never the other way around.

**jeffmd** · 03-13-10, 02:37 AM

I use VSO's convertxDVD software any time I want to convert one of the HD anime, tv showes, or movies that I have downloaded into a dvd. It reans all major formats, including mkv, with subtitles. It offers a no menu option or a bunch of pre constructed menu layouts to auto create for the one or multiple video files that comprise of th project. It also has Full multi core support for fast conversions.

t3hl33td4rg0n · 03-18-10, 07:17 PM

There are plenty of tools for this purpose, I suggest to check out http://www.videohelp.com/ - they have the apps, tutorials and walkthroughs.

03-12-10, 08:57 AM	#1
mcolbourn Time waits for no man! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 736	DVD creator Can anyone recommend a free video to dvd converter software that will accept most video formats e.g AVI and mp4. I have taken a look and there seem to be quite a few out there. I have tried the windows DVD creator but it seems very slow. __________________ CPU : Intel Core i7 920 @ 4 Ghz - MOBO : Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R - RAM : Corsair Vengeance 12GB DDR3 PC3-12800 - GPU : Power Color 6970 HD : Crucial m4 128gb (SSD),1TB Samsung F3 & 1TB Samsung F1 - Sound Card : ASUS Xonar DG - Speakers : Logitech Z523 - PSU : CORSAIR Gold AX750 Case : CM 690 II Advanced - Display : Hazro HZ27WC

03-12-10, 11:29 AM	#2
shilk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 913	Re: DVD creator XVid4PSP and Handbrake. Both completely free. XVid4PSP can use a ton of formats. I haven't used the new version much (back when it was still 4.115), and I didn't like version 5. There's a new version 6 beta out, so I might download it and give it another shot soon. Xvid4PSP is just a shell for the latest encoding software to make it much easier to use. Handbrake is awesome. It was supposed to be the new industry standard, but they opted for CCE (Cinema Craft Encoder) instead. Still just as versatile, and the output quality is outstanding without overwhelming the user. I'd say try Handbrake first. I've had some issues with a few formats in the past, but I'm sure it's ironed out by now. __________________

03-12-10, 02:49 PM	#3
mcolbourn Time waits for no man! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 736	Re: DVD creator does Handbreak let you convert to dvd layout then? as I have used it to rip my dvds but never the other way around. __________________ CPU : Intel Core i7 920 @ 4 Ghz - MOBO : Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R - RAM : Corsair Vengeance 12GB DDR3 PC3-12800 - GPU : Power Color 6970 HD : Crucial m4 128gb (SSD),1TB Samsung F3 & 1TB Samsung F1 - Sound Card : ASUS Xonar DG - Speakers : Logitech Z523 - PSU : CORSAIR Gold AX750 Case : CM 690 II Advanced - Display : Hazro HZ27WC

03-13-10, 02:37 AM	#4
jeffmd Has a vegetation fetish Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,816	Re: DVD creator I use VSO's convertxDVD software any time I want to convert one of the HD anime, tv showes, or movies that I have downloaded into a dvd. It reans all major formats, including mkv, with subtitles. It offers a no menu option or a bunch of pre constructed menu layouts to auto create for the one or multiple video files that comprise of th project. It also has Full multi core support for fast conversions. __________________ _________________________________________________ Mobo: EVGA 122-ck-nf68 680i sli, CPU: C2D Quad 6600, Video: EVGA GTX 460 1gb SC, Sound: X-fi gaming, Windows 7, Antec P180b,Thermalright Ultra-120 HSF, Antec TruPower TP3-650, 4 Gigs RAM