How to compress large files to burn to CD

[skorch]

Hello all.
It's been a while for me here but everyone was a big help in the past and once again I have a problem.
I have some large VOB files (about a GB each) on my HD that I need to burn to a CD to take to a friend's PC because he has a DVD burner. Using Winzip at maximum compression I couldn't get them small enough to put on a CD. Then I tried splitting the files with Winzip but when I took them to his PC, Winzip wouldn't extract the files, something about corrupt headers?
Are there any cheap utilities out there that can get these files onto a CD for me?
Thanks.

[Abbadon]

Hi,

You could try using the trial version of Winrar, it is able to split compressed files.

I personally would just borrow your friend's DVD Burner and install it in your computer to proceed and burn directly to DVD+R.

JC

[Supreme2k]

Are there any cheap utilities out there that can get these files onto a CD for me?
Thanks.

Instead of buying a cheap compression utility, spend $50 on a DVD burner. You'll be glad you did.

[shelbyGT]

If you have the time, I guess you could try sending it to him via icq, aim etc. Good luck not getting a timeout or something though!

Touch luck on trying the splitting and it not working.

[skorch]

Guys, thanks alot for your suggestions.
I can't email the files to my friend however because he has no connection. As far as getting a burner, it won't be doable in my budget at least until September so I was hoping someone knew of something else, preferably very cheap.

I'll do some more research and hopefully come up with something.

[VegasBud]

You could use a splitter program (like HjSplit, for example) to split the files to fit on a couple cd's. Then use the same program on your friend's computer to unsplit (or join) the files.

HjSplit is free, and like all splitters/joiners uses a virtually foolproof mechanism.

By the way, if you don't like HjSplit, just put "freeware file splitter" into Google, and pick another splitter/joiner program. Google gives 292,000 search results on the term.

[skorch]

Oh man, excuse me while I smack myself in the head!
Thanks VegasBud, I'll try out HjSplit tommorow.

[RabidDog]

OH dont try to email vobs to your mate even when he does get inet... most email progs and servers have a max size for attachments ... a lot less than 100mb probably max of 15mb or even 5mb

[Garibaldi]

Couldn't you use DVD Shrink and load only each clip into a dvd, add the compression, and then burn the new vobs to cds, one per each cd? That way you would could keep basically the same quality but make them fit.

[Bjs]

If you are using windows xp and have directx9c installed , go grab Ratdvd .

Just tested it with default settings on a 280mb mini dvd I had .

Down too 80mbs , not bad .

Your friend will also require to have the above specs , and installed ratdvd to undo the job you did when compressing them .

My system now being athlon 2800xp took 30 minutes to compress it and decompress it again with no quality problems ... give it a go...

PS : dont try using it on a dvd disc in the dvd drive , it will be black video ... some people have already tried that ...