Help converting AVI DIVX to DVD

[Mark97213]

I'm not exactly sure what I have to tell you the truth but, I have downloaded a couple documentary's that I beleieve are AVI's in divx codec .. ? I've tried converting these using WINAVI and it does convert them but when I try to burn the files I get errors using a couple of different burning programs.

What is the best way to determine exactly what my downloads actually are and the best way to finally burn them onto DVD?

[Baldrick]

what errors? what burning programs?

ANd I would use ConvertXtoDVD or DVD FLick instead of winavi.

[Mark97213]

Well, after I converted the download (windows sees its an AVI, with the Divx codec) I get the DVD_01_1 directory that holds 2 sub directories containing directories AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS

VIDEO_TS folder contains:

VIDEO_TS (Backup File of the IFO) 8 KB
VIDEO_TS (DVD Movie Info) 8 KB
VTS_01_0 (Backup File of the IFO) 74 KB
VTS_01_1 (DVD Movie Info) 74 KB
VTS_01_1 (DVD Movie) 4813858 KB

I tried to use Clonve DVD 2 using the "Write Existing Data" function and I also tried to use the write function in WINAVI but bothe gave me "unexpected error" and neither elaborated on what exactly the error was. I tried using DVD Shrink, but it just wouldn't even recognize my converted files. I'm wondering if I donverted incorrectly or am just simply missing something here. I've done a fe converts and curns but I'm far from a pro at this. Thanks for your help with this. If the above looks like I did most everything right, I'll try your suggestion and convert it with ConvertXtoDVD.

[guns1inger]

WinAVI is an abomination. Nuff said.

[Mark97213]

Gotta' agree with ya on that one . . . I've always had problem after problem with that application. I gave DVD Flick a try and BAM, converted flawlessly - first try! Thanks for all your guys help.

[Spotmen Inc]

If you have access to a mac Toast 7 & 8 do a nice job converting avi/divx files to DVD. Both in 3:4 , 16:9 and with DD or PCM audio.

Cheers,
PM