Best Video Converter and Shrink Software??

[aeroz51]

I am new to this. What is the best video converter and shrink software? Is there a package that does it all??? (convert, shrink, edit, creates menus, etc... and burns)

[redwudz]

Convert from what format? I assume you are wanting to end up with a DVD.

If you want to shrink a DVD, then you need a decrypter program, then you can use DVD Shrink and ImgBurn to burn to disc. Or if you want a bit more quality, try DVD Rebuilder, but it will take quite a bit longer.

If you are converting from Xvid or other than a DVD, then there are a lot of choices. I use ConvertXToDVD. It's not free, but it handles most formats. There are other freeware converters. Look in 'Tools' to the left on this page: https://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/all-in-one-dvd-converters

And welcome to our forums.

[smitbret]

I like Xilisoft Video Converter for about 90% of my conversions.

[aeroz51]

Right now I am using Convert Genius to convert over to DVD and blackberry; using DVDshrink to compress if the file does not fit on the DVD and will probably use Windows DVD maker to burn and make the menu. Convert Genius takes a real long time.. over an hour or more at times. I am wondering if there is some software that does it all and is a bit faster??

[usually_quiet]

One hour encoding time may be reaonable. The source and end formats, plus CPU determine what is possible in that area.

Windows DVD Maker creates menus with great effects, but I have not been happy with the quality of its video encoding. AVStoDVD does a better job for me re-encoding for DVD compatibility using HCEnc. Its DVD authoring abilities are basic but functional. It can import a number of different formats, convert, author and burn to DVD with ImgBurn.

I have no suggestions for a video converter to use for a Blackberry.

[jman98]

Right now I am using Convert Genius to convert over to DVD and blackberry; using DVDshrink to compress if the file does not fit on the DVD and will probably use Windows DVD maker to burn and make the menu. Convert Genius takes a real long time.. over an hour or more at times. I am wondering if there is some software that does it all and is a bit faster??

I work in IT for a living. That's what I do. I ALWAYS leave my PCs powered on. ALWAYS. Freakin' ALWAYS. At work AND home. Everybody I work with does the same. The reason that 1 hour just kills your soul and you can't let it run while you sleep/go to work/go off and run errands is...????

I'm hoping for a better answer than you're another idiot who believes that they must watch their PC for every minute it's on.

[aeroz51]

I purchased a copy of ConvertXtoDVD and using DVDshrink. Works very well. Thank you redwudz for the information.

~PC Watching Idiot