So what is the best DVD to SVCD software out there?

[tzamroor]

What do you recon?

What sort of free space on my HD would I need to successfully convert one to the other?

I am a newbie so need any advice possible.

Many thanks, Tzobal

[dphirschler]

When I was a newbie, the easiest way was:

1. rip with Smart Ripper
2. convert to AVI with DVD2AVI (save project)
3. edit/split discs using VirtualDub
4. encode using Tmpgenc
5. burn with VCDeasy

There are plenty of guides that walk you through the process. All are free software. I forget how much drive space it took, but you can figure 5-10 gigs just to rip the DVD. Add a gig and a half for your encoded VCD(s), and another gig (maybe two) for whatever else.

Good luck.


Darryl

[daamon]

Hi tzamroor,

Check out DVD2SVCD - an all in one app (well, almost - you just need one of 2 encoders, details on the "Tools" page), and it's freeware.

I've seen loads of people swear by it.

[mats.hogberg]

I agree with dphirschler - There's nothing that can beat that path from DVD to SVCD. You need: Up to 9 GB for the ripped DVD and an additonal 2*800 MB for each CD you split it over (once for the mpg, once for the CD image). Add a GB or two for audio in wav format too.
All in all 13 -14 GB would be fine.
/Mats

[tzamroor]

Thanks guys for the information

Very helpful of you.