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How to convert all video formats to DVD using dvdSanta |
I had tried dvdSanta when it was still in version 2 and I must say that I was not excited at all. That changed when
I gave v3 of dvdSanta a try! dvdSanta takes care of your converting needs, as you can now easily convert your
DivX / XviD and any other formats to DVD using only one application. Everything is very simple as dvdSanta
encodes the files directly to VOB files and then authors the DVD, so all you have to do then is to burn (again with
dvdSanta!).
That saves you the hassle and the time you need to use an encoding application, then an authoring program to
create the DVD files and then another program to burn, as dvdSanta takes care all these at once!
The MPEG2 encoder is pretty good, as the quality was similar to the TMPGEnc one when running in 1-pass mode.
But the speed was better as it took me only 1 and a half hour to have the DVD ready, when in other case you need
2-3 hours to encode then almost another hour to author and then burn. The encoder is very fast, maybe not as fast as
WinAVI's one, but this one offers better quality. Also the burning engine worked OK.
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How to convert all video formats to DVD using WinAVI |
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Final version 6.3 of WinAVI is out and we thought it's a good idea to update this guide so that it contains the proper instructions for the new GUI and features. For those not familiar with WinAVI, let me repeat it's advantages: - it is very fast! In my computer (AthlonXP 2600+) all the conversions where done between 30 and 55 minutes, depending on the movie lenght. It's probably the one of the faster converters out there.
- it converts to DVD files and not MPEG file. Forget searching for an authoring program and spending another hour to create the DVD files, WinAVI converts directly to DVD files.
- DirectAC3 techology. No need to worry about your AC3 audio and how to preserve it's original quality in the final DVD. WinAVI does it automatically for you. |
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How to convert all video formats to DVD using ConvertXToDVD |
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The top program in our downloads database, based in number of times downloaded, is no other than DivXToDVD. Now you may ask why I mention that in this guide! Well the reason is no other than the fact that ConvertXToDVD is VSO Software's premium conversion software, replacing DivXToDVD which has ceased development. What does it offer? Improved speed, support of dozens of formats (including avi, mpg, mov, wmv, mkv, ogm and more!), menu and subtitles support, build-in DVD burner, DVD to DVD copy, DV (digital camera format) to DVD conversion, both NTSC and PAL formats and conversion between them. And all these in a user-friendly yet powerful enviroment we will clarify in this guide. Before you ask, yes I do believe its the best all-to-DVD converter out there, and I've tried many, from the freeware to the most expensive one. |
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How to convert DivX/XviD to DVD using Vso DivXToDVD 0.5.2 |
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Vso Software's DivXToDVD is yet another simple to use program that can convert your DivX/XviD files (as well as some other formats) to a DVD video disc which you can view using your standalone player. What makes it different than other competitors in the same program category is that it's by far the most simple one (select source file, destination file and click start!) as well as the faster one (the only program in this category that can claim to be faster is WinAVI). Also its big advantage is that it's free, so you can just download the full version from our downloads section here. Note that 0.5 is the latest free version, as Vso Software has decided to add many new features and make DivXToDVD a commercial program. However this free version is still available and will always be, so feel free to try it and see if it covers your needs. |
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How to convert DivX/XviD/WMV to DVD using Windows DVD Maker (Vista) |
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The new Windows Vista are finally here and, like it or not, they will most possibly be the next OS the majority of PC users will use. In Windows Vista, and more particularly in Home Premium and Ultimate versions, Microsoft has included their new DVD creation program, simply called Windows DVD Maker. Mini Review Windows DVD Maker has a simple wizard-like user interface allowing you to easily create your DVDs. Even though the advanced user would like to have a few more options available, we can say for the purpose that this program was made, which is to easily convert your files to a DVD what is offered is enough.
In the other hand, we cannot say so for the media support. Windows DVD Maker was able to convert DivX, XviD, MPEG and of course, WMV files flawlessly, however it couldn't read AAC audio off AVI files, couldn't for some strange reason read all the DV camera files we threw at it and didn't recognize Matroska (MKV) and OGM media files at all.
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