Converting AVI files to watchable DVDs (DVD, high end, Windows, work)
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I have an issue that's driving me nuts. I have downloaded several old TV shows that are AVI files. Knowing these files wouldn't work on my old dvd player, I bought a new one which specified that it plays AVI files. Well, it does not work as advertised and I would have returned it if it weren't for one show I burned to dvd that actually does work. Strangely, the one dvd that works is an AVI file.
For everything else, I see a menu but it doesn't actually play the show. The dvds that I have burned only play on computers and on Playstation 3s. I know because I tried them in two separate PS3 systems of friends. I do not feel like shelling out $200 bucks on a PS3 just to watch dvds I made myself.
Does anyone know of any real, legitimate (no viruses) software (even if I have to pay for it) that converts AVI files into DVDs that can be watched on any dvd player? I have already downloaded Any Video Converter, followed the directions for converting to dvds and it still does not work.
Last edited by RandomPersonInNY; 04-09-2012 at 10:25 PM..
Firstly a AVI file is not format, it's a container file that can contain many types of video. You can use this tool to determine what codec was used to encode it:
Well, it does not work as advertised and I would have returned it if it weren't for one show I burned to dvd that actually does work. Strangely, the one dvd that works is an AVI file.
I'm assuming you're just burning these as data discs?
Under that assumption there is two possibilities I can think of off the top of my head. The one that does work is compatible with your disc player, additional formats like DIVX and being able to play data discs are extra features on a DVD player. What formats they will play will be listed in the manual.
The second possibility is the disc itself. Is by chance one a -R and the other a +R?
Firstly a AVI file is not format, it's a container file that can contain many types of video. You can use this tool to determine what codec was used to encode it:
I'm assuming you're just burning these as data discs?
Under that assumption there is two possibilities I can think of off the top of my head. The one that does work is compatible with your disc player, additional formats like DIVX and being able to play data discs are extra features on a DVD player. What formats they will play will be listed in the manual.
The second possibility is the disc itself. Is by chance one a -R and the other a +R?
When I burn the discs, I do it straight from opening the file under Documents in Windows. The file opens and there's an option to burn. I don't know if that means it's a data disc?
The discs I used were all the same. I used Verbatim DVD+R dual layer 8.5gb. All the AVI files I have are also in DIVX, which is also a format that my new dvd player advertised as compatible with. Still, none of them play except that one tv show. Thanks for your response!
When I burn the discs, I do it straight from opening the file under Documents in Windows. The file opens and there's an option to burn. I don't know if that means it's a data disc?
If you're just burning the file that is a data disc, whether it will play in a DVD player depends on the DVD player. As I mentioned being able to play DIVX or other formats are extra features and they vary by player. I'd suggest using the tool I linked to above and see if it tells you any differences between the files that worked and didn't work.
"DVD" is actually a specification or standard that specifies the file formats, resolutions, file structure, bitrates etc. It also supports menus and other options. When you create one of these discs it is commonly referred to as an authored disc will play in any DVD player. If a DVD player displays the DVd logo it has to be able to play this type of disc, the same thing for the commercial discs you buy in the store. If they have the DVD logo on them they have to meet these specification.
To make one these discs you need authoring software. I'm a bit out of the loop so I don't know what the current popular one is but if you want to avoid the scam software try finding something here. there is a lot of all-in-one convert/authoring programs listed here for free:
The discs I used were all the same. I used Verbatim DVD+R
Verbatim is top brand, I doubt it's a problem with the discs. The reason I asked about the +R or -R is some DVD players will only play one or the other. Sometimes that won't play either. This shouldn't be a problem with most newer players, it mostly effects older players and ironically older high end players.
If you're just burning the file that is a data disc, whether it will play in a DVD player depends on the DVD player. As I mentioned being able to play DIVX or other formats are extra features and they vary by player. I'd suggest using the tool I linked to above and see if it tells you any differences between the files that worked and didn't work.
"DVD" is actually a specification or standard that specifies the file formats, resolutions, file structure, bitrates etc. It also supports menus and other options. When you create one of these discs it is commonly referred to as an authored disc will play in any DVD player. If a DVD player displays the DVd logo it has to be able to play this type of disc, the same thing for the commercial discs you buy in the store. If they have the DVD logo on them they have to meet these specification.
To make one these discs you need authoring software. I'm a bit out of the loop so I don't know what the current popular one is but if you want to avoid the scam software try finding something here. there is a lot of all-in-one convert/authoring programs listed here for free:
Verbatim is top brand, I doubt it's a problem with the discs. The reason I asked about the +R or -R is some DVD players will only play one or the other. Sometimes that won't play either. This shouldn't be a problem with most newer players, it mostly effects older players and ironically older high end players.
Ok I understand now! I will be trying all of this and seeing if it works...thanks again!
After trying this and converting it with the DVD-MPEG-2 format (DVD VOB), now I'm getting "unknown disc" in my DVD player. I'll keep trying!
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I get lots of stuff from piratebay...thank you!
