avi convert it to dvd-r that plays dvds

[spartan015]

I really am lost when it comes to media stuff and i was wondering what kind of programs are out there that converts avi files to mpeg 2? well the format that current dvd players play. i have no idea what to do... ive looked at various sites about their programs but most of them are spyware or adware or shareware. i want to buy it or get it for free.


would the new nero convert and burn?

[Freakitchen]

Haven't had much cause to do this conversion, but I remember finding a programme simply called AVI2DVD...which was freeware. Try a google search, the conversion process wasn't excessively complicated if i recall, but I found a walkthrough guide which helped.

Freakitchen

[TwoRails]

What are you trying to achieve? If you want to actually make movies (DVD) then you'll need software to do it. The format that is on a DVD is different than the source movie. If you want to edit and make movies, take a look at something like Roxio 7.5 or 8, or Nero 6 or 7. Though I've never used it, you can experiment with Window's movie maker, too. It may do what you want.

[sgtspector]

Using windows movie maker you can import the avi and then output to a dvd compatible format.

[spartan015]

hmmm well i dont use windows movie maker, got er adobe premier and pinnacle studios...

and i got nero 7