Converting different types of files with DVD Santa

[mataharimata]

Hi everyone,

So far I have always been using TMPGenc Xpress to convert mostly avi files to mpg files and then use TMPGenc DVD Author to make a DVD out of all the files, sometimes re-do the sound etc... and as you all know this process takes a while.
I recently experienced a little problem burning DVDs but thanks to all of you the problem is now resolved.
However while solving the burning problem someone recommended me to use DVD Santa for converting and burning. I was wondering if DVD Santa can convert different types of files, or the same type of files but let's say with a different type of audio e.g. avi files but the one is with AC3 audio format and the other MPEG1/2? I am asking this because if it is possible then I wouldn't have to convert all files one by one and also would skip the convesion to mpg files, in that way the whole process seems shorter. What are the advantages and the disadvantages? Or is there a even shorter way that I haven't heard of?
Thanks, any advise really appreciated!

[Baldrick]

Many all-in-one tools can convert many formats like
dvdsanta
winavi video converter
divxtodvd

Try the trials

[adis68]

Does DVDSanta support AC3? I gave it a try with some NTSC mpeg2 videoclips and tried to convert to PAL DVD but the result was weierd. Great picture quality but only 10 seconds of audio and then no audio at all.

AS far as VSO DivxtoDVD and WinAvi, I am not happy with their NTSCmpeg2 to PAL DVD conversion.
Though they do a fair job as divx or mpeg1 to DVD conversion. Especially VSO.