how to convert divx to dvd

[redwolf28386]

Is there a way to convert Divx files to dvd? I have tried a handful of programs that claim they can, but after I install them there is no mention of this capability in their readme docs. I have tried them any way with no success. I want to play these in my dvd plyer in my entertainment center. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks,
Red

[mats.hogberg]

No, there's no way.


















No, seriouosly, that's the most common conversion there is.
Simple (but good): FAVC or Convertx2dvd
Harder (but potentially even better): Start reading here: https://www.videohelp.com/guides?searchtext=&tools=&madeby=&formatconversionselect=DivX...or+List+Guides

/Mats

[45tripp]

Is there a way to convert Divx files to dvd?

hundreds

I want to play these in my dvd plyer in my entertainment center.

optimal solution is to get a divx capable dvd player

Divx files

when refering to your content, be more specific, posting information about it. use gspot or mediainfo


FAVC, thefilmmachine, avi2dvd, dvdflick are all free, and good, solutions to a dvd conversion.


gl

[redwolf28386]

Thanks for the quick response! I have tried all these(only convert x works) but I wanted to try to find a free program first before I buy Convert X.

I'm sorry but I don't understand:

'refering to your content, be more specific, posting information about it. use gspot or mediainfo


The file plays fine on my computer, and when I run GSpot it says that codecs are installed. I have The Film Machine (it doesn't recognize the file), I'll try the others and see what happens.

Thanks,
Red

[mats.hogberg]

You'll never find one converter that handles every avi (or other vdeo) file you throw at it. But convertx2dvd seems to be the closest to this Holy Grail.

/Mats

[45tripp]

download gspot and mediainfo. install. have them handy

open your file
with either and report the information provided,
when you have problems,
so people know exactly what you are working with.

gl

[redwolf28386]

I use Gspot to track down missing codecs whenever I have a file that won't play well....you right! Handy lil' program! Yep I think Convertx2dvd is gonna be it, I installed FAVC, AVI2DVD, and DVDFLICK and gave them a go at it and none of them would touch any of my divx files. Thanks for the help....now where did I put my credit card!

[Mr_Odwin]

I use Gspot to track down missing codecs whenever I have a file that won't play well....you right! Handy lil' program! Yep I think Convertx2dvd is gonna be it, I installed FAVC, AVI2DVD, and DVDFLICK and gave them a go at it and none of them would touch any of my divx files. Thanks for the help....now where did I put my credit card!

Do you have AVISynth (>2.56a) installed? It would be a shame to pay when something else can do it for free.
(Or maybe I'm just a cheapskate.)

[redwolf28386]

I think so, but not sure I'll poke around and see..

[redlester]

optimal solution is to get a divx capable dvd player

Not really. I have one of those, but trouble is widescreen divx content is often letterboxed 4:3. What is the least painless way to convert a letterboxed divx file to anamorphic DVD?

[Gregg]

Convertx2dvd seems to do the job very well these days.

[PuzZLeR]

How come nobody mentioned anything from TMPGEnc? Great at DivX to DvD. But yes, ConvertXtoDvD is solid....

You'll never find one converter that handles every avi (or other vdeo) file you throw at it. But convertx2dvd seems to be the closest to this Holy Grail.

/Mats

That Holy Grail could have been VideoStudio. Put a bunch of different clips in the timeline, DivX, MPEG-2, VCD, Xvid, AVC, WMV, QT, VOB, etc., with AAC, AC3, MP3, MP2, WMA, etc. audio and join them all, and convert to whatever you want... neat...

It only needs a bit of catchup converting to advanced codecs like AVC, but it's almost there...

[mats.hogberg]

How come nobody mentioned anything from TMPGEnc? Great at DivX to DvD.

TMPGEnc (the encoder) is good, but DVDs it can't do. It can reencode many source format into DVD compliant mpg files, but that's a different story.
Or perhaps you mean TMPGEnc DVD Author v. 3 that packs both encoder and DVD authoring capabilities into one?

/Mats

[guns1inger]

FAVC has handled everything I have thrown at it so far, including some mkv AVC/AAC files. The results are very good, although it can take two - three times as long as DVD Flick on some source. I gave Tmgpenc Xpress 4.0 a try out, just for a look-see. Tmpgenc Plus was always the slowest mpeg-2 encoder around. Tmpgenc Xpress 4 uses Mainconcept, but has managed to slow it down to an incredible, glacial-like crawl, along with every other codec it supports. I also tried to use it to convert an mpg to Xvid. What AutoGK can do in 4 hour hours, Xpress wanted 12 hours for. There is simply no way I could recommend tmpgenc in good conscience when there are so many better options.

[PuzZLeR]

Or perhaps you mean TMPGEnc DVD Author v. 3 that packs both encoder and DVD authoring capabilities into one?

Yes. Should have been more specific actually...

But I am in agreement with Guns1inger somewhat. It is a slower encoder. However, traditionally the TMPGEnc line has always been top-notch at MPEG 1/2 encoding in terms of quality.

Lately they now encode to ASP and AVC codecs and they, unfortunately, suck at it. They should have stuck with only encoding to MPEG 1/2 - what they're known for - and concentrated on improving the encoding speed and then they'd find their strong niche in the market that way before deciding to expand. Bad move Pegasys...

[redwolf28386]

I have AutoGK and have never been able to get it to work, even after re-installs. I did find a program that worked great though! Its the granddaddy to convertx2dvd and its DivxTodvd and it convert my files and burned them to dvd. It took about 90 minutes to convert and burn a 96 minute dvd. I did a goggle search for divx to dvd and it was the second link that came up!

[mats.hogberg]

AutoGK and divx2dvd/convertx2dvd are the the opposite of eachother. AutoGK turns a DVD into an AVI, divx2dvd/convertx2dvd AVI into DVD.

/Mats

[guns1inger]

DivxtoDVD is very old and outdated now. It does still work, and for PAL or NTSC 29.97 fps source it is OK. For most NTSC AVI source encoded at 23.976 it is not very good at all. ConvertXtoDVD has many improvements in speed, quality, and processing. It correctly applies pulldown instead of duplicating frames the way the old DivxtoDVD does, and the results are far better. It also handles a much wider range of source. If you like DivxtoDVD, seriously consider buying ConvertXtoDVD.

Of course, FAVC and DVD Flick are also far superioir now to DivxtoDVD and both are free.

[redwolf28386]

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! I'm going to give those FAVC another try. I just started trying out DVD Flick so far it looks good! ConvertXtoDVD is now on my purchase list!

[Dubber]

Do you really want to spend that much time converting? Those divx capable players are pretty cheap now, just get one and don't waist your time you can spend with your buddies, g/f or making extra cash...

[redwolf28386]

I've thought about getting one (it would save a heckofalot of time), but I'd only get one that could record also. They way I could just swap it out for my DVD recorder in my entertainment system. Know of any that will record and not leave me broke?
Thanks!

[mats.hogberg]

Convertx2dvd and a DivX capable standalone player are priced about the same. Now, what will you add to your shopping list?

/Mats

[PuzZLeR]

I've thought about getting one (it would save a heckofalot of time), but I'd only get one that could record also. They way I could just swap it out for my DVD recorder in my entertainment system. Know of any that will record and not leave me broke?
Thanks!

Record what? You mean from the TV? Then just look for a DvR that is DivX certified (plays not records DivX). I've seen them around. Prices for DvRs have gone down, but still not as cheap as one that just plays DvDs and DivX (without recording). Then again, it's better than what I spent for my DvR 3-4 years ago, and it's NOT DivX certified.

However, I haven't heard of one DvR (yet) that records to anything other than MPEG-2. I guess we're still a few years away from consumer level DvRs that will record to MPEG-4 (such as DivX or H.264).