AVI file conversion software?

[doddze]

I am looking for sofware to convert AVI files to MPEG and then burn them so I can play them back on my DVD player... I know DVDSanta will do this but it is $29... before I splash out on it can anyone recommend a free one or any alternatives I should look at for a similar price...

thanks

[gonzomo]

Have a look here

www.vso-software.fr

ConvertXtoDVD is an updated version of my all time favourite DivXtoDvD

Worth the money.

(And personal experience says stay away fom DVDSanta - bastards)

[Chim450]

Can't go far wrong than with Nero. It does so much more as well.

[doddze]

gonzomo said:

(And personal experience says stay away fom DVDSanta - bastards)

the dvdsanta free sample seems to run ok...... could your issues have beeen a one off.... I dont need anything too complicated..

Chim450 said:

Can't go far wrong than with Nero. It does so much more as well.

a bit pricey for what I want at $79

>> Edited by doddze on Sunday 26th February 18:00

[gonzomo]

Well if you can live with Nero 6.0 instead of 7.o, how about this?

http://aprmedia.com/c_accessories_mor

Includes recode etc and works pretty well.

[doddze]

looks good but will it definately convert AVI to DVD (I cant find anything about AVI files in the information on the Nero site) as this is the main reason I want the software..

[gonzomo]

Sorry Doddze, my mistake, Nero not what you want for Avi conversion. Would suggest biting the bullet with VSO, it's yet to let me down and on a reasonable speed processor can convert a 700mb file in about 50 minutes.

And my gripe with DVDSanta was a support issue.....am still waiting for them to reply to my e-mail 7 months later.....ho-hum.

Cheers.

[Wildfire]

Someting like Sorenson Squeeze or Canopus Procoder will do it.