RSS| emanresU deriseD | Nov 21, 2009 | 4.0.5.315a |  4 out of 5 |
My complaint had nothing to do with laptop vs. desktop drives; it had to do with the fact that ConvertXtoDVD discs don't play properly for me or anyone I give these discs to in standard, standalone DVD players. It's annoying and frustrating, but I still like the program. The workaround is simple (i.e. hit Stop, wait a moment, hit Play), but it's aggravating since you have to do that each and every time the disc is inserted. BTW, laptops ARE personal computers (i.e. PCs). |
| LakotaElf | Nov 21, 2009 | 4.0.5.315a |  5 out of 5 |
There seems to be a difference between laptop dvd players and those of pc dvd players and I have no idea why. I too had the same problems with my new laptop and it's dvd player, did not want to play certain disks I created or movies and yet would others, makes no sense. So I bought a liteon external dvd player and all my disks works just fine, even those that refuse to work in the laptop. What is the difference, I have no idea at all, it is baffling. The external dvd player writer works better than the dvd player writer that came with the laptop and no problems in writing with it either. It seems (and this is just a theory) that the dvd player that came with the laptop will not work with anything that is copied but will play all commercial versions, why, well that is anyones guess. But the external dvd writer player that I purchased, will play anything without problems or hesitations. I never had a problem with this software, it is excellent and I like it. |
| Blaxima | Nov 12, 2009 | 4.0.5.314 | 4 out of 5 |
Looks like I need to retract some of what I said about version 4. The 3 discs I made worked fine on my dvd player when I tested them but the discs were for my girlfriend and not a single one played on her dvd player. I never had that problem with version 3. |
| bondarul | Nov 9, 2009 | 4.0.3.313 | 4 out of 5 |
Ok i just installed win 7 ultimate on my laptop i got a hp dv9040us 1.6GHZ 2M RAM and 256M Video I burned a AVI movie on a DVD ( made a dvd )and i can watch it with no problem on my regular dvd player but when i want to see what i have on a DVD later the laptop dose not see anything on the dvd and also can not even read it. This convertXtoDVD worked just fine in XP and if i had all the codes i was able to watch it on my laptop and my regular dvd player but now i can not even read the Dvd anymore after i watch it to erase the freaking movie of of my DVD R-W I uninstalled my DVD driver and reinstalled it i got all the codes for WIN 7 and the weird part is i can play a Original DVD movie on my laptop but not one made with CONVERTXTODVD it is so weird Can anyone help me pls |
| Blaxima | Nov 5, 2009 | 4.0.313 | 5 out of 5 |
Making perfect discs with this as always and like yokozuna mentioned, I'm loving the new Lanczos filter. I made another copy of a disc I had made with v3 to see if it would make a noticeable difference and it did. |
| morrison94 | Oct 30, 2009 | 4.0.3.312 |  3 out of 5 |
Can anyone tell me, does convertXtoDVD create an NTSC disc from PAL without introducing the jagged edges I get from freeware on rapid action scenes? Thanks -- I haven't seen anyone address this issue on this forum. James |
| shortypants | Oct 22, 2009 | 4.0.3.312 | 5 out of 5 |
@ yokozuna did you use the same encoding option as in version 3? In version 4 a new encoding option was added, the selection of "automatic", which is the setting by default. This could have changed the output size in comparison to version 3. With ConvertXtoDVD you cannot judge the quality of the result based on the size of the output, simply because ConvertXtoDVD does not use constant bitrate (CBR) encoding or traditional variable bitrate (VBR) encoding method, but a variation. I have learned a lot about this in the VSO forums, and now no longer look at the size of the outputs but let my eyes tell me if I like the result or not. |
| yokozuna | Oct 20, 2009 | 4.0.3.312 | 4 out of 5 |
Well, I understand that v.4.0 is in beta stage but the newest release has problems with controverting hi-res mkv files to DVDs even in two pass mode. The DVD iso files are terribly undersized (around 2.5 gigabytes). v.3.8 converts them very well in single pass mode (no other is available). On the other hand, v. 4.0 can use the Lanczos algorithms which is far better than the bicubic one. |
| Onsoku | Oct 20, 2009 | 4.0.3.312 | 5 out of 5 |
@ emanresU deriseD: Are you trying to play it on a Sony? Everytime I hear about that issue, it seems to be a Sony player. |
| emanresU deriseD | Oct 20, 2009 | 4.0.3.312 | 5 out of 5 |
For some reason, all the DVDs I create with ConvertXtoDVD have this strange behavior: When inserted into a player, the video begins to run, and then freezes after a few seconds. If you hit Stop on the remote, wait a few seconds, and then hit Start, it plays fine. Since I can't be absolutely certain it's the software at fault, I won't slam it. (I have not tried burning with other applications yet.) Nope, it's not a Sony player. I have a Sharp player. I have also given discs to other people, who report they had to do the same thing I do to get them to work. |
| JohnnyGo | Sep 7, 2009 | 3.8.0.193f | 5 out of 5 |
As a newby to video conversion I found this software very easy to use. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the DVD created using the free trial - I converted a .ts file from a Humax freeview recorder. However, after buying the product and entering an activation code you get the option to specify a higher quality. The result was superb. £35 seemed a bit pricey - but the ease of use and quality of output makes it worth it. |
| some guy | Aug 25, 2009 | 3.8.0.193e | 5 out of 5 |
A very easy way plane and simple to encode and burn that video file to DVD, I wish their where more others like it , the closes is DVD-Flick |
| sjc1963 | Aug 25, 2009 | 3.8.0.193e | 5 out of 5 |
Nice program. Works fine under Windows 7. |
| morrig | Aug 5, 2009 | 3.8.0.193 | 5 out of 5 |
Having tried all the other converters,this is the easiest and best.Gives really proffesional results with a good selection of templates and lots of simple to change parameters.The only downer is the price,but if used a lot worth every penny. |
| deda | Aug 4, 2009 | 3.8.0.193 | 5 out of 5 |
English isn't my native idiom. It's a honest app, the results are fine. Echohead, I think that a stand DVD player with Divx Xvid support will give real quality. PC-TV connection requires a top video card if you have a wide TV. You can buy some RW CD's or even DVD and watch the movies without conversions using he same media for long time. |
| emanresU deriseD | Jul 23, 2009 | 3.7.3.190b | 5 out of 5 |
Well, echohead, it's because the "$50 on a piece of software that degrades the quality of the original video AND needs blank dvds that you have to buy ad infinitum" creates DVD discs that allow you to watch the video anywhere, anytime, and also share it. Or should I use a 400-mile-long "s-video/dvi/hdmi cable" when I want to share a video with my friend in Jacksonville? |
| echohead | Jul 23, 2009 | 3.7.3.190b |  1 out of 5 |
why spend $30 on an s-video/dvi/hdmi cable to connect a computer to your tv when you can drop $50 on a piece of software that degrades the quality of the original video AND needs blank dvds that you have to buy ad infinitum? |
| YoungOldies | Jul 22, 2009 | 3.7.3.190b | 5 out of 5 |
I prefer a somewhat slower encode that produces great quality over crap speedy encodes that produces iPhone-like movies. |
| madcats | Jul 17, 2009 | 3.7.2.188 | 4 out of 5 |
Nice preview window, It does a good job but is so very slow in conversion, that by the time you finish reading a good novel, it may be ready to burn to disk. Less bloat & no Nero spy-hooks and I happen to like reading. So it's been a good buy. |
| emanresU deriseD | Jul 16, 2009 | 3.7.2.188 | 5 out of 5 |
You can keep the free crap, I'll use what works. I love this software. |
| plasticpig72 | Jul 16, 2009 | 3.7.2.188 | 5 out of 5 |
This is simply excellent especially when you consider it small size and simplicity. I've not found anything else that works as well as this. |
| bobad | Jul 14, 2009 | 3.7.1.186 | 5 out of 5 |
If you want simple, quick, and reliable, this is the best. It basically encodes a single or multiple movie and burns it to DVD with 1 click. Just drag your movie files to the ConvertXtoDVD window, and press "Convert". Done! Very reliable, output is always good to great, depending on your original movie clips. |
| Blaxima | Jul 13, 2009 | 3.7.1.186 | 5 out of 5 |
@some douche every software has beta's. It's called testing for the next release. There is also a perfectly working FINAL release available so don't get your panties in a bunch. and if your not going to actually have something helpful for the rest of us to say about the software (that is of course taking in consideration that you've actually tried it) why bother saying anything at all? I'll get you started. This software encodes and rips video files to DVDs perfectly for me. It has the ability to add a simple menu as well. It is a little more time consuming then say encoding with WinAvi and then burning with CloneDVD2 but it is an all in one package and I've never made a bad disc with it. Now you try |
| some guy | Jun 19, 2009 | 3.6.11.172 | 3 out of 5 |
this program is betea every other day |
| Blaxima | Jun 17, 2009 | 3.6.10.170c | 5 out of 5 |
I really can't say enough good things about this program. |
| thartist | May 27, 2009 | 3.6.3.156 | 5 out of 5 |
perfect. changelog: http://www.vso-software....rt_x_to_dvd/history.php |
| Heroin Bob | May 6, 2009 | 3.5.3.139 | 5 out of 5 |
Best Converting software out there! |
| KaosFalcon | Apr 28, 2009 | 3.5.3.139 | 5 out of 5 |
Hi Whenever i convert and burn and add a sound file so it can play during the menu title, how come it cant play the whole song?? it only lasts for about 17 seconds and then it repeats itself..... |
| war593122 | Mar 24, 2009 | 3.5.2.137 | 5 out of 5 |
No, it's beta: http://forums.vso-softwa...-to-download-t8597.html |
| ShahinD | Mar 24, 2009 | 3.5.2.137 | 5 out of 5 |
It's not beta version,it's Final |
| mfarmilo | Mar 24, 2009 | 3.5.2.137 | 5 out of 5 |
According to their support forum, version 3.5.2.137 is a beta version. I thought it was customary on here to put (Beta) at the end of the name when it's not a release version. |
| bobad | Mar 18, 2009 | 3.5.1.135 | 5 out of 5 |
Simplest and best DVD transcoding and burning program I have found. Small, light, simple, and does exactly what you need. The default options are good as they are. I like the way you can permanently set it to burn NTSC. This program is so quick and easy. Bang, bang, and it's converting and burning. |
| Desolator | Mar 4, 2009 | 3.5.0.131 | 5 out of 5 |
LakotaElf: Try to burn the VIDEO_TS (and AUDIO_TS) folders (which was created by ConvertX) with another burning software like ImgBurn. If that is slow too, maybe it is your burner (or the media you are using). If not, it may be the vso patin-couffin system. Try to fully uninstall any vso software with VSO cleaner:http://download2.vso-software.fr/CleanVSO.exe |
| LakotaElf | Mar 4, 2009 | 3.5.0.131 | 4 out of 5 |
I am not sure if it is my ignorance, the computer, or this software, but before I started using this software I could write dvd video to a disk at 16X speed if I wanted too. Now I can barely get 1X out of it and it takes a hour and half to write a dvd now and I am at a loss to fix it. I have uninstalled this software and now it seems to make no difference. This is good software but I am not sure why I cannot write at a faster speed. Even if I choose 8X to write, it will not get above 0.9X and that simply does not make sense to me. Any idea's anyone else experience this. Perhaps it is the DVD writer itself? -------Thank you for the info Desolator, much appreciated, I shall give it a try.----- |
| JCookes | Mar 3, 2009 | 3.5.0.131 | 4 out of 5 |
Seems like the version 3.5 is A LOT slower at converting ? |
| mydecember | Feb 24, 2009 | 3.4.8.123 | 5 out of 5 |
+ ConvertXtoDVD has an easy user interface + ConvertXtoDVD supports many video formats + Supported sources: existing files from digital camcorders, TV/Sat, capture cards + VERY fast converting Detailed review and 20% discount coupon you can find here: VideoSoftwareBlog.com/2009/02/22/convertxtodvd/ |
| Djuzan Belic | Feb 19, 2009 | 3.4.8.123 | 3 out of 5 |
I still love the app for what it is designed for, but I hate the buggy lowlevel cdrom driver (pcouffin) that it dumps in the heart of our OS. |
| Reverb | Feb 3, 2009 | 3.4.7.121 | 4 out of 5 |
This is pretty good as far as converting videos to DVD. Easy to use and a lot quicker than Nero Recode. The only gripe I have is with the burning engine which when I first tried it it burned very slowly but did not make coasters as other users have pointed out. Apparently their burning engine still needs work but the workaround is instead of burning directly to disc have it save to DVD files on your hard drive. You can then use Nero or any other app to burn it to a DVD video disc. Hopefully they'll iron out the kinks but does an excellent job otherwise on the numerouse Divx/Xvid/MPG/MOV files I've converted. |
| anomoly | Jan 29, 2009 | 3.4.7.121 Beta |  2 out of 5 |
Discs do work but even encoded at highest settings it does a s***ty job half the time. I put two 700mb avi's (city of ember & bolt) on 1 dvd with a simple menu & it came out pretty damn good. Then I took the vobs from a dvd and added a sub to make another dvd and the video was terrible-yes watchable but looked less than admirable. Previously I took three 45min tv eps & put to dvd. Sound was horrible. I learned to use avidemux first as the original avi's all had different vbr mp3 tracks. I don't blame convert for that one but the vob to dvd with crappy encoding-hell yes. Definitely was and will always be a somewhat amateurish piece of programming. |
| plasticpig72 | Jan 29, 2009 | 3.4.7.121 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I'm with keiichi999 & christoofar, I've lost count how many dvds I've done with this great, simple and invaluable piece of software. I have never had one single problem i.e no coasters EVER. |
| gawd21 | Jan 8, 2009 | 3.3.4.107a | 3 out of 5 |
LakotaElf "OK, I have to ask, what are coasters????? I have never heard of that before. I do know that it burns very slowly and even if removed the speed is not improved, so what to do about that??" You must not do much burning or have been working with tech for very long, what maybe a week? coaster: A small mat or plate placed under a vessel to protect a tabletop or other surface beneath. AKA a bad burn. |
| LakotaElf | Jan 8, 2009 | 3.3.4.107a | 4 out of 5 |
" 1. gawd21 3.3.4.107a (Jan 8, 2009) LakotaElf "OK, I have to ask, what are coasters????? I have never heard of that before. I do know that it burns very slowly and even if removed the speed is not improved, so what to do about that??" You must not do much burning or have been working with tech for very long, what maybe a week? coaster: A small mat or plate placed under a vessel to protect a tabletop or other surface beneath. AKA a bad burn." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, thank you for your explanation on that definition you have, but I think a "bad burn" would have done as well as using the word "coaster". I have burned many many many dvd's but I do not come on forums to pretend I am a great wizard of all that is computer and then put down others that do not understand some silly term. Your sarcasm and rudeness is noted. I also believe your very wrong about this software. I myself have never had a bad burn with it nor any problems with it, which tells me that perhaps your not as smart as you think you are. But nevertheless, everyone has a right to use what they wish and they most certainly do not need anyone's permission from this place. Now go and slam some other software, and perhaps you might get lucky and be correct next time! |
| gawd21 | Dec 13, 2008 | 3.3.2.100 | 3 out of 5 |
Great for converting! OMG the burner is the freaking worst! Why don't you guys contact the people that make ImgBurn and see if you can work with them. As of right now, I wouldn't give you $0.50 for your software. It locks down all of your drives while burning, and then makes coasters. |
| keiichi999 | Dec 11, 2008 | 3.3.2.100 | 5 out of 5 |
great program, active develpment... very active IMO, I whish they pause a little more betwen updates :x |
| christoofar | Dec 10, 2008 | 3.3.1.99c | 5 out of 5 |
re: CX2D's burning engine. Must be operator error, have burned literally dozens & dozens of DVDs using it without one single issue. Great program, would be even better with a $10 price drop! =) |
| Bart Welson | Dec 10, 2008 | 3.3.1.99c | 5 out of 5 |
Gets better every time, but they need to get rid of the burning engine, since thay will never get it right. |
| mikeyx11 | Dec 10, 2008 | 3.3.1.99c | 5 out of 5 |
Although I have used ConvertXtoDVD, I don't think it is the EASIEST software for this purpose. I don't like paying for software, so I found DVDCoach Express. ConvertXtoDVD is great, if you want to spend the money. |
| Undesired Username | Dec 9, 2008 | 3.3.1.99c | 5 out of 5 |
This is great software! Someday, it may even be so easy to use that it will suit a person whose spelling is bad enough to incorrectly capitalize "Communist Left Winger". (Ah, who am I kidding?) |
| bobad | Dec 9, 2008 | 3.3.1.98 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program. Light, just the right features, quality output. So easy to use a 6 year old child could use it, but not a Communist Left Winger. Everything has limits. I recommend all VSO software, especially this one and CopyToDVD. |
| Undesired Username | Dec 8, 2008 | 3.3.1.98 | 5 out of 5 |
Nero? Give me a break. Freeware? Give me a break. ConvertXtoDVD makes creating a DVD from a video file so easy that a right-winger could do it. Probably. |
| primerow | Dec 2, 2008 | 3.3.0.96 | 5 out of 5 |
Love this program. (vers.#3.3.0.96) I've tried tons of programs, Nero is slightly easier, but convertx is way faster and the quality is almost as good. The file size is about half the size of Nero, which allows me to burn multiple t.v. episodes or long movies onto one single layer dvd. You can also add subtitles very easily. The only negative so far seems to be that it will only burn at 4x speed,(using Sony dvd's) anything faster and it rejects the dvd. Nero, using the same dvd's burns at 16x no problem. |
| Dayzed | Nov 30, 2008 | 3.3.0.96 | 1 out of 5 |
Since pollok2 wanted to give the site instead of a review... here's the review for his "site". It is a quick way to get a virus or ripped off. If you want software for free look for freeware, don't give a wannabe hacker your money or time by clicking on his link and paying him to lie to ya. If you download here review the software, spam somewhere else. |
| lapinou | Nov 27, 2008 | 3.3.0.96 | 5 out of 5 |
comments about version 3.2.x aren't fair, as the link was for a beta only for vso's forum users, all problems are fixed in the version 3.0 , no freeware handles the subtitles as ConvertXtoDVD does now, and you can't compare ressources needed for a video converter with office suite ! compare a mustang to a SUV for off-track capability ! |
| poisonu | Nov 22, 2008 | 3.2.8.92 | 5 out of 5 |
I believe this is a public beta release.... |
| MickyFoley | Nov 14, 2008 | 3.2.4.82 | 4 out of 5 |
4, because this tool makes it simple. ConvertXtoDVD - 3.2.4.82 - Released 13rd of November 2008 ======================== Interface fixes, Subtitle issues fixes - 0002393: [Crash] Access Violation with a specific .SRT Subtitle File (wesson) - resolved. - 0002235: [Bug] If extenxion for subtitle file (srt) written in CAPITALS, it does not load. (wesson) - resolved. - 0002382: [Bug] Thumbnail start time value increases 1000x to high with arrows (wesson) - resolved. - 0002372: [Bug] clicking Online Help at help menu directs to wrong place. (folder on PC instead of website) (wesson) - resolved. - 0002380: [Bug] online help from menu (wesson) - resolved. - 0002384: [Bug] display chinese message in english version ( when burning ) (wesson) - resolved. - installer updated to solve a problem while installing gdiplus.dll in some configuration - thankyou page turned off - use VSO Burning SDK 3.0.2 - Fix issues burning CD ( even if it is not recommanded to use CD for best compatibility playback) - Better message if no drive are installed in the computer. ---------------------------------------------- But i prefer free tools like: FAVC - http://favcfavc.googlepages.com/ DVDFlick - http://www.dvdflick.net/ and AVStoDVD - http://avstodvd.sourceforge.net/ |
| Terracotta | Nov 13, 2008 | 3.2.4.82 | 2 out of 5 |
Complete bugfest. Can't even detect difference between Ansi- and Unicode subtitle files (something even the smallest notepad can do) Uses more CPU cycles than any OpenOffice packages together. Settings are not saved. Subtitles preview is completely different than actual encoded subtitles. Burn-engine has never worked, and still doesn't. etc...etc.... I believe freeware authors put more effort in their tools than this overpriced bugfest. |
| war593122 | Nov 5, 2008 | 3.2.3.81 | 5 out of 5 |
"there are not new features in this version, it is a version compiled with the latest Delphi 2009, so it has been rewritten to handle new unicode features." Source: http://forums.vso-softwa...d-beta-3-2-3-t7016.html |
| simo4simo | Nov 5, 2008 | 3.2.3.81 | 5 out of 5 |
I see no single sign on the ConvertXtoDVD site nor the forum about this "new build"........ I wonder what's new.... |
| OAKsider | Nov 5, 2008 | 3.2.3.81 | 4 out of 5 |
@Undesired: FAVC & The FilmMachine are fantastic free alternatives that are pretty easy to use. They're substantially slower, but always produce better quality (if only slightly) using HC Encoder and Aften and many other free but priceless apps. TFM can also use (very payware) ProCoder and Cinema Craft Encoder. That said, CXTD is still king of easy, fast, high-ish quality conversions and rarely has problems with any type of file. Kudos to VSO. |
| Undesired Username | Nov 4, 2008 | 3.2.3.81 | 5 out of 5 |
LOL--yet another "there are free alternatives" delusion. Please, oh please, NAME the wonderful free alternatives to ConvertXtoDVD. Without including unstable, unusable, or pain-in-the-rump command line utilities. Edit: Someone suggested "The FilmMachine". Here is what the PDF guide for The FilmMachine says on how to get started: (quote) Tools needed: 1 CPU-Z 2 The FilmMachine 3 k-lite codecpack full 4 Real Alternative lite 5 QT Lite 6 Cinema Craft Encoder 7 SurCode DVD Pro DTS Encoder (/quote) That's seven things to track down and deal with, several of which (according to the manual) have alternatives mentioned, in case they don't work out! Like I said, someone mention freeware alternatives that don't involve a ton of crap to deal with! |
| improvelence | Nov 4, 2008 | 3.2.3.81 | 3 out of 5 |
Great if you want to pay 50 bucks for something you can do for free. There are many free and open source alternatives for this kind of thing and anyone with Nero shouldn't bother buying this. |
| poisonu | Sep 23, 2008 | 3.2.1.55b | 5 out of 5 |
Top utility!! |
| Undesired Username | Aug 27, 2008 | 3.2.0.49 | 5 out of 5 |
V0RTEXiLE: You mean we should look at this page: http://roundup.mplayerhq...roundup/ffmpeg/issue272 Where it says "As of version 3.0.0.9c, [ConvertXtoDVD] gives credit to FFmpeg in its About dialog. That's better."? By the way, you can't even get the FFmpeg home page right. It's OK though: VSO has the correct link in the ConvertXtoDVD About dialog: http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu . |
| Sephiroth... | Aug 26, 2008 | 3.2.0.49 | 5 out of 5 |
@V0RTEXiLE You need read the GNU License at last once times to know what you talk. Anyways this is the best and the fastest soft of his type. |
| V0RTEXiLE | Aug 25, 2008 | 3.2.0.45 | 1 out of 5 |
schizo1988 mentioned about VSO's obsession about piracy of their software. I would like to note that Vso-Software is a violator and so forth a thief of the GPL licensed "FFmpeg" source code. They don't deserve any amount of money for this product however good it may be. I do believe it is very good/useful tool, but their violations enter them in "The Hall of Shame". .edit- just re-read schizo1988's review, he said their not obsessed. However what I said above still holds true. Visit ffmpeg.sourceforge.net to see for yourself. |
| legion | Aug 21, 2008 | 3.2.0.45 | 5 out of 5 |
Great app. Fast & stable. |
| schizo1988 | Jul 29, 2008 | 3.1.3.40 | 5 out of 5 |
While version 3 did not add much that was new other than a ton of menu's I never use, it did do one thing it got faster and not just a little faster a whole lot faster. I often encode at frame rates over 100 when I was lucky to hit 50 with version 2. It was really buggy at first but seems to run smoothly now and they do update it frequently and they are not obsessed with software piracy like some firms to the point updates are such a hassle you put them off unless you have major problems that make it unavoidable. It's not only the fastest I have come across the quality of the output makes it hard to justify a slower alternative for a minor improvement in quality. |
| drsleep | Jul 17, 2008 | 3.1.3.38d | 5 out of 5 |
Version 3.1.2.34 fixes many bugs and most importantly the previously incomprehensible episode TEXT editor has been changed to allow easy formatting of Main Menu TITLE. EPISODE, and CHAPTER menus. A most welcome addition is the MENU templates allowing different formats for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 10 episodes in a few minimal colors and with no maudlin or cutesy "sunset" or "kitty-cat" themes as on other DVD converters. Another great feature is the ability to choose thumbnail video snippets for the background, and most impressively the chapter headings. The Text and Subtitle editors are fairly intuitive, speed of conversion is just as quick as before (45 minutes for a 2 hour film on a P4 3.2 w/2GB RAM). VSO has outdone itself with ConvertXtoDVD 3.xxx, easier and much quicker than anything by Xilisoft, Nero, and the other usual suspects (whicch can take several hours to convert 1 or 25min AVIs. Should mention too that MKV (Matroska) files work just as quickly, and subtitles no longer give VonvertX the hiccups that 2.xxx sometimes suffered. Also, a great new feature is the ability to add additional Audio tracks, and accepts a wider variety of subtitle formats. One of two tiny bugs noted in the Chapter section (you have to enter the thumbnail time for chapter 4 twice, since the first doesn't take), but this is a minor quibble and I'm certain they'll fix it. I've been a avid user of ConvertX for two years and V3.xxx is exactly what I've been hoping for to make truly professional-looking DVDs frpm films to ANIME series. Kudos to VSO! Highest rating. Dr Sleep |
| shortypants | Jul 8, 2008 | 3.1.2.34 | 5 out of 5 |
Version 3 is a definite winner. Anything that was missing in version 2 has been added to version 3 (advanced menu creation, file merging, and other stuff surely other stuff I don't use). The output quality is where this product rocks and the of course the simplicity too. |
| Undesired Username | Jul 7, 2008 | 3.1.2.34 | 5 out of 5 |
I never used version 2, but version 3 works very well for me. I love that I can simply point to an AVI file and let it fly. I happily coughed up $40 (there was a 20% discount when I ordered) rather than use 376 different free and buggy-as-hell software titles. The only thing I wish it could do is pause during the conversion process, the way you can with many other conversion software titles. |
| alexweber15 | Jun 13, 2008 | 3.1.0.26 | 4 out of 5 |
new version didnt really do much, i actually find the older one better... this one has more elaborate menus but i cant figure out how to set a custom wallpaper... i think theres still a bit of work required for this to be as good as v2 |
| Willemans | May 30, 2008 | 3.1.0.24 | 2 out of 5 |
Compared to v2, it offers only better menu's (something very few use) and for the rest it's a step backward from v2. |
| Kaden | Mar 27, 2008 | 3.0.0.9 | 3 out of 5 |
CX2D has added quite a bit in terms of menus with this new release but it still needs time for all the new issues in v3 to be resolved. Thankfully, you can have both v2 and v3 installed at the same time. I give VSO credit for what they've accomplished but I'll have to wait longer before I switch over to using v3 for all my uses. I am continuing to use v2 for 99% of my CX2D use. |
| Psychocrusha | Mar 25, 2008 | 3.0.0.8 | 4 out of 5 |
I really like this program. It seems like it can convert any video file you throw at it. I haven't found anything else that tops this. But the one thing that I don't like is the burning process. I mostly get some type of error when I use this program to burn any conversions to disc. If I use a different burning program to burn the conversion to disc, then I get better results. |
| Canuckistani | Mar 25, 2008 | 3.0.0.8 | 5 out of 5 |
Converts 1440x1080i *.ts files to *.VOB - for that alone it's worth the money. |
| christoofar | Mar 4, 2008 | 3.0.0.1 | 4 out of 5 |
While I loved CXD v2, I think $50 for v3 is too high (noted wrong price on betanews)I liked the simplicity of v2 menu setup better. Still a great app, but the $10 uptick takes a star away, as there are several freeware apps that can do similar tasks. |
| Morsel | Mar 3, 2008 | 3.0.0.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Love this little bugger. ;-) |
| Chocobito | Mar 3, 2008 | 3.0.0.1 | 5 out of 5 |
This version had the simple menus from previous version and have many template very costumizable and convert speed its great for this apps, really the best in his class. |
| dweeb52 | Mar 1, 2008 | 2.99.18.970 | 4 out of 5 |
Stick with v2.2.3 the new v3 has fairly lame menu templates that you can't edit plus you have to re-register, it's still one of the best one-click wonders around |
| zridling | Feb 27, 2008 | 2.99.18.970 | 4 out of 5 |
It says 2.99.x but it asks me for a 3.0 license number. Whaa? |
| challenger | Feb 7, 2008 | 2.99.13.900 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program and now very stable! At recommend!! |
| christoofar | Feb 7, 2008 | 2.99.13.900 | 5 out of 5 |
Very stable, simple to use avi-to DVD converter. Gives great results. For those who complain about single pass encoding,feh. This app is for quick & easy converting for something to allow the quick viewing or two, NOT for ARCHIVING. I can get a very watchable standard DVD created within 30 minutes. Perfect! Go pay $$ for CCE if that is what you are looking for. & I will just sit here & laff at you anyways. |
| Skyfrog | Feb 5, 2008 | 2.99.11.700 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program, been using for almost a year now to convert divx and xvid video to DVD. Side by side comparison shows no difference in quality. Would like to see a bit more control over creating menus but aside from that it does everything I need. |
| Banquo | Feb 4, 2008 | 2.99.11.700 | 4 out of 5 |
Point Zero, Settings, Encoding, High Quality. Wow, that was so hard. Just tried the latest version, quality was fine. |
| Point Zero | Jan 22, 2008 | 2.99.10.600 (3.0 RC2) | 1 out of 5 |
The author took the direction with this v3 for a really fast encoder, resulting in bad quality. Any normal person prefers quality above speed. You want crappy encoded vids, go ahead and use this s***. You want QUALITY, go to TMPGEnc.;) |
| some guy | Oct 30, 2007 | 2.2.3.258g | 4 out of 5 |
In a wide screen encode it will chop each part of the side off, but other then that it's good |
| christoofar | Oct 25, 2007 | 2.2.3.258f | 5 out of 5 |
anyone know what is changed in this version? |
| wharke | Oct 24, 2007 | 2.2.3.258f | 5 out of 5 |
Not Found The requested URL /vsoConvertXtoDVD2_setup_223f.exe was not found on this server. LOVE the program, fix the link. |
| wiak | Jul 20, 2007 | 2.2.3.258 | 4 out of 5 |
great tool its a must if you like me converts a VHS to DVD so you can do this, capture vhs, put in some crop and filders with avisynth script, drop it into ConvertXtoDVD and put a background for menu and your off, it will automaticly convert to Dolby Digital 2.0 audio out of 2.0 sources its kinda fast to but still misses some futures found in other programs and create menu part needs some improvments for advanced users, good quality of encoded dvds, if you dont want to get into crazy encoding with difffrent settings this is the program for you its easy to use just drop a file into it and click encode ;) |
| lost89577 | Jun 23, 2007 | 2.2.3.258 | 3 out of 5 |
Windvd creater has been around a long time is a better program. if you can play it it will convert it. There are many good free programs out there.if i had to pay for it i personal would not buy this one, but each there own. |
| gate1975mlm | Jun 22, 2007 | 2.2.3.258 | 5 out of 5 |
Works great! Its the best of its kind! |
| xer0 | May 25, 2007 | 2.2.1.253 | 5 out of 5 |
Tired it on a few files. Worked great! |
| Vantorax | May 25, 2007 | 2.2.1.253 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent tool. I use it every week to burn theatrical trailers from various format to DVD to play in my home theater before each movies. |
| paulm | May 21, 2007 | 2.2.0.251 | 5 out of 5 |
Can this programme get any better? Not really! |
| RaGhul | Apr 21, 2007 | 2.1.17.240 | 5 out of 5 |
@paulm Hehehe, don't give up on overclocking altogether! Just make sure your using top-quality mobo and RAM for it. Also, some CPU's are better overclockers than others. I'd suggest just about any AMD (especially Semprons), or an Intel Core 2 Duo. Don't even THINK about trying to overclock any OTHER Intel chip... they don't like it!! @DudeBoyz Dude, what is your problem!! You don't like ANYTHING!! Seems like all you do is spend your nights cursing out any app you find at FileForum... but hey, maybe we should all just let you vent. We don't need another Virginia Tech on our hands. Go ahead... we understand. :) |
| paulm | Apr 20, 2007 | 2.1.17.240 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent programme. I can't fault it! RaGhul, I too came to the conclusion that I had a memory issue causing the BSOD when pushing the PC (a little) with converting. My Gigabyte MOBO has a BIOS level programme called M.I.B (Memory Intelligent Booster). I had it turned on. A waste of time as I noticed no (noticeable) speed improvement, and with average quality memory, it obviously caused problems. Just another reason to stay away from overclocking! |
| garvi | Apr 8, 2007 | 2.1.14.223 | 5 out of 5 |
It's not that expensive since it does a really nice job. You can actually get it for less at dieselsoft.com. Check out: http://dieselsoft.com/detail.php?id=20 |
| DudeBoyz | Feb 13, 2007 | 2.1.13.217 | 3 out of 5 |
Nice, but kind of expensive. How does it compare to DVD Flick, which is free? http://fileforum.betanew.../DVD_Flick/1169144218/1 If it offers substantially more value and the $40 is justified, then that is great. It just seems a bit much given the competition, is all. Still, I am glad this program is still being updated. It has been a good app for a lot of customers. |
| RaGhul | Feb 6, 2007 | 2.1.12.214 | 4 out of 5 |
paulm, I would suggest it's a RAM problem more than likely. Try swapping memory sticks with someone. If the problem keeps up, then maybe it's the mobo. I know I've had trouble getting this thing to work on PC's with less RAM myself. Never got the BSOD, though. I've tried all the vers. from 2.1.4 to 2.1.10, and so far, none of them have worked out as well as 2.1.4 (thk god i didn't erase it!!) I'm gonna try this version tonight. Hopefully, they got the bugs worked out. I agree with nilst2006 - Something IS missing, but I can't put my finger on 'what' exactly... |
| paulm | Feb 5, 2007 | 2.1.12.214 | 3 out of 5 |
version 2.1.12.214 works fine. Extremely fast (by several {7 or 8} hours!) when encoding compared with the AVI converter in Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 as an example. Quality (when set to best) is excellent. Recommended is medium, but haven't tried that setting. ConvertXtoDVD occasionally causes a BSOD on my system (XP) during the conversion progress. I can't work out why, as other programmes don't cause the same. So don't know if it's a ConvertXtoDVD issue or something with my system? Otherwise I would give it a 5. |
| nilst2006 | Jan 19, 2007 | 2.1.10.208 | 4 out of 5 |
Very nice ! But something is missing. No, i can't say exactly what. But something IS missing. But so far it has done what expected of it !!! I give it a 4 out of 5. Just to show that there is a potential of being better ! |
| c4p0ne | Jan 18, 2007 | 2.1.10.208 | 4 out of 5 |
Just wish I could get those stupid black "stripes" out of my XviDs so that they don't show up on the Plasma TV (which can damage it) and then I have to use the tv's damn stretch feature all the time it's annoying. And no the "force" 4:3 in options doesn't do jack. :( |
| ajua | Jan 17, 2007 | 2.1.10 | 4 out of 5 |
a great pogram. the only thing missing is a decent menu editor). i mean things like select buttons, background and thumbnails. if that comes out soon, this will be great. |
| jaywatts | Jan 10, 2007 | 2.1.9 | 5 out of 5 |
I've been looking for a replacement for my bloated Nero Ultra. Thanks guys and keep up the great work! |
| some guy | Oct 24, 2006 | 2.1.5.173 | 5 out of 5 |
Great program a must have. Great work guys! |
| RaGhul | Oct 5, 2006 | 2.1.4.162 | 4 out of 5 |
OAKsider: Yes, checks settings. Although this should be std procedure for any conversion app. I had previously tinkered with this proggy a year back, but it was horribly slow. Re-incarnated as 'ConvertX'(was 'DivXtoDVD'), it's much faster, the interface simpler. Much improved. I mainly use WinAVI for simple conversions, but to add switchable subs, this guy did the trick BEAUTIFULLY. Great picture, added multiple subs, no glitches. Worth the 2 hr encoding time. The Menu feature is kinda limited. Also, I had a glitch when I turned off the Autoplay and Loop feature. Maybe some sort of COMPATABILITY problem. Hope to see it fixed in next ver. Great app, guys. Keep up the good work! |
| zridling | Sep 27, 2006 | 2.1.2.157 | 5 out of 5 |
[2.1.2.157 Changelog]: - AVI, MKV support improved - Support to run from limited user account (Vista support) - 0000223: [Bug] Subtitle appears and dissapears right away - 0000155: [Feature Request] support for another type of wmv (from photoshop 4) - 0000149: [Bug] Preview Error: Assertion failed! - 0000370: [Unsupported file/stream format] Have better support for Flash .FLV files - 0000367: [Unsupported file/stream format] MKV containing subtitles produce poor video or crashes during conversion - 0000378: [Bug] Under limited user account, registration is not stored - 0000368: [Crash] AVI regression: some avi supported in version 2.0.17 crashes or won't load - 0000374: [Unsupported file/stream format] Some MKV file won't load - 0000373: [Bug] AAC audio in MKV file fail to decode |
| christoofar | Sep 24, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 5 out of 5 |
You can turn off the "burn to DVD" option very easily. This really is one of the best conversion apps around. Kudos to the authors who continue to improve it! |
| plasticpig72 | Sep 24, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 5 out of 5 |
This is the only program of its type that works consistently for me. SImple and easy to use with 1st class results. |
| ..::][Ben][::.. | Sep 23, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 4 out of 5 |
Very good converting prog, as example u can convert an .avi to dvd format, if your dvd player cant play .avi files. The interface is genius, which u can customize like u want it. Because i havent tryed many others, i can only give it 4 stars. |
| OAKsider | Sep 22, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 5 out of 5 |
ConvertXtoDVD is a great piece of software. Very quick, high quality encoding. I always use a specialty program such as ImgBurn (instead of the built-in option) to build and write the ISO. Together, these two programs can't be beat. As a general rule, always check a program's configurations and settings before using it for the first time. Optimize and customize, preventing such things as disc overwrites and coasters. |
| Banquo | Sep 22, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 4 out of 5 |
Works great, you just have to be very careful not to have any rewritable DVDs in your drives that you don't want to be overwritten. This program immediately burns the converted files to a DVD by default, and it WILL overwrite any disc if finds without so much as asking. I lost a whole DVD-RAM full of software updates the first time I ran this. My fault, I should have RTFM but still, be warned. stisev, yes you can put as many videos on your DVD as it will hold. Each video will get it's own chapter and menu listing. You can customize it any way you like though, add a nice background, etc. |
| stisev | Sep 22, 2006 | 2.1.1.151 | 5 out of 5 |
AWESOME! Now I just need to figure out whether I can have several videos on ONE DVD instead of 1 video = 1 dvd |
| stisev | Sep 21, 2006 | 2.1.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Awesome piece of software! |
| sadred | Sep 11, 2006 | 2.1 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent piece of software. In this version OGM media support has been added. Been waiting for this. Altought menu design is really basic, maybe is better to keep this app light and not falling into the bloatware category as other good apps has (Nero). 5 Stars here. ConvertXtoDVD 2.1 New file format supported * PhotoStory WMV - Microsoft windows media * Ogm - Ogg Media * Nsv - Nullsoft Video * AVS - Avisynth * VC1 - Video from Blu-Ray Support improved for the following File format * Mkv - Matroska, conversion no longer produce jitter * Mov - Quicktime apple, sound support is now perfect * Mp4 - Nero Digital, decoding improved no more glitches on the video * Ogg - Ogg video, decoding improved no more glitches on the video * Asf - windows media files, more files load and are recognized * Avi - windows video, a lot of audio out-of-sync issues has been solved Many more improvements and bugfixes. Info on developers site. |
| hkm | Aug 19, 2006 | 2.0.17 | 5 out of 5 |
An amazing piece of work, and well work the fes $, esp to help support the author & his other cool tools! Very, very rarely I've had some idiosyncratic problems {like a DVD ripped to AVI in two chunks that's 25fps [PAL] that I've added subtitles to & then am converting to a NTSC DVD - for some reason, only the first half gets the subs, the 2nd doesn't always. Like I said, relatively rare.} BTW, the subs are selectable, unlike a lot of other DVD authoring apps [means you can have them display onscreen or not], not like many other similar apps where they're hardcoded and you can't turn em off. I also like the cool menu features. Perhaps a bit limited when compared to say Nero, but Nero does a poor job with PAL --> NTSC, anyway, and I really don't need all their DVD authoring bells/whistles. Not a whole lot of choices authoring your menu, pretty basic, but that's good enough for my needs. Can use own background images, main title, item titles, # of menu items, etc. Other nice options are selecting how the menu performs [ie, auto-start with first video & bypass main menu; go back to menu after each video is finished or not; loop playback, etc. That bit about NOT going back to menu I use all the time as in above example of a DVD ripped to two parts. I now don't even have to bother joining the sections, as I just tell ConvertXToDVD to play next file -- often the transition isn't even detectable - this saves time, and also helps not introducing other problems in joining. It's very fast, also - a full 2 hour DVD often in 60-90 min. Also integrates with vso's CopyToDVD to burn your finished DVD. [CopyToDVD is also an excellent CD-DVD burner in it's own right. So, highly recommended. |
| id242 | Aug 18, 2006 | 2.0.17 | 5 out of 5 |
ConvertXtoDVD changes history 2.0.16 & 2.0.17 - 0000269: [Suggestion] v2.0.15.136: Show Project name / Fly over text / systray icon - 0000184: [Bug Fixed] Output from ConvertX cannot be written with CloneDVD if "Include Menu" option is unchecked. (wesson) - 0000281: [Feature Request] Setting to ignore the audio gaps - new translation and translation updated - new default values for DVD menu behaviour for new users. - .17 fix 0000302: [Bug] Setting to ignore the audio gaps never applied |
| zridling | Aug 15, 2006 | 2.0.16 | 5 out of 5 |
[2.0.16 changelog]: — 0000269: [Suggestion] v2.0.15.136: Show Project name / Fly over text / systray icon — 0000184: [Bug Fixed] Output from ConvertX cannot be written with CloneDVD if "Include Menu" option is unchecked. (wesson) — 0000281: [Feature Request] Setting to ignore the audio gaps |
| christoofar | Aug 15, 2006 | 2.0.16 | 5 out of 5 |
I gave this a 4 back in Feb. It has steadily improved & I give it full props for doing what it does quickly & with good results. I can set it for Above Normal priority,best quality on my P42.8 PC, & it is done convertng a 2 hour movie in about one hour. Handles subs really well, & has been able to convert files that others have coughed up chunks on. Superb app! |
| Klusternisse | Aug 5, 2006 | 2.0.15 | 5 out of 5 |
easy and very powerful application. does the work perfectly. |
| zridling | Aug 4, 2006 | 2.0.15 | 3 out of 5 |
In three players I have, I've yet to get this app to work consistently. A nice app, but test the heck out of it before you buy it. |
| OAKsider | Jul 8, 2006 | 2.0.13 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent software, solid performance. Converts vitually anything into high quality DVD at extremely fast speeds. Great user interface and options for tweaking to your needs. Only con is the high price of this new version. Overall, highly recommended. |
| Cekay | May 21, 2006 | 2.0.12.126c | 1 out of 5 |
I don`t like it. It installs pcoufin.sys (Patin-Couffin low level access layer for CD devices) without asking! When you change the names inside a dropped file for the menue, you don`t see the filename anymore. You have only three choices of quality (high, medium, low), but it`s nowhere shown what quality the result will be (pixels, size, bytes/s, etc.). No userdefinable option! The video preview window seems to stuck in a small window, it`s not reziseable. It was crashing when i just closed it. All these points kept me deinstalling it immediatly! |
| rafaelcage | Mar 2, 2006 | 2.0.9 | 5 out of 5 |
GREAT!!! |
| Adrian79 | Mar 2, 2006 | 2.0.9 | 5 out of 5 |
yay~! |
| benZin | Feb 17, 2006 | 2.0.5 | 5 out of 5 |
Very useful |
| lapinou | Feb 11, 2006 | 2.0.1.101 | 5 out of 5 |
I think people who says than WinAvi and DVDSanta didn't really test or they have sight issues. WinAVI is faster, but the quality is not good at all ( test with a HD TV show for example ) and the features are not so complete ( subtitles support for exemple ). DVDSanta is a nice application with several features, but it doesn't support as many cases ( at least for me ) and it is not very stable. About the burning I didn't experience any problem, I mainly do TV Shows to DVD and I am using double layer media. I like the new DVD menu features something which doesn't exist in the other products mentionned earlier. |
| photonboy | Feb 6, 2006 | 2.0.1.101 | 3 out of 5 |
I think I have used all such programs and I haven't found anything that holds a candle to Nero. I can import any Divx or Xvid into Nero Vision, make a nice interface all in under five minutes unless I have to search for a new background in Google. Nero has never failed to do the job properly and I doubt the quality can be improved since I couldn't tell the difference very easily from the original file. However, since I got my LG-LDA530 Divx Compatible DVD player on sale for $80(CDN) I rarely even use that. Occasionally I make a DVD now for a friend to watch a movie that is a DivX or DVD but that is it. |
| christoofar | Feb 6, 2006 | 2.0.1.101 | 4 out of 5 |
While I still think it's overall video quality is subpar to other conversion apps, such as AVI2DVD, The Film Machine, SVCD2DVD, etc, this new version seems to have come up quite a ways from the last time I tried it out. Even at its highest quality setting, it was able to complete a 90 minute movie conversion from Divx to a burnable VIDEO_TS folder in just over 2 hours. And doing a quick view of the results seems to indicate promise. As far as it's ( or any other "all-in-one" converter) buring capability, I could care less, as I always use a stand alone app for this. Not sure why it re-copies the original .avi file into another folder , along with the DVD folder, since you already have the original you are working from anyways. |
| elopez17 | Feb 6, 2006 | 2.0.1.101 | 2 out of 5 |
I like better WinAVI Video Converter 7.1 It use Nero to write your DVD I believe is more secure writer media |
| xeonox | Feb 6, 2006 | 2.0.1.101 | 3 out of 5 |
Although this software isnt the worst its not the greatest. I would prefer DVDSANTA, its alot better. |
| terracesider | Oct 21, 2005 | 1.99.20c | 5 out of 5 |
I've found it easy to use and very reliable. The settings are self-explanatory and don't require ploughing through masses of help files. I've not had a single problem in processing over 30gb of mpeg4s from archive.org. It also integrates with DVDFAb for burning DVD9 at 1:1. |
| wdc | Sep 24, 2005 | 1.99.18 | 3 out of 5 |
what 1.99.18 version are you talking about? i just went into vso divxtodvd website and found that the lastest release is 1.99.14. the program is very easy and stable but the quality achieved with it is poor. regards. |
| hkm | Sep 8, 2005 | 1.99.14 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent. NOTE: if you want the freeware version, homesite still provides link. I use the freeware version all the time & have rarely had any problems. Once nice feature: it can force PAL NTSC conversion. |
| christoofar | Aug 1, 2005 | 1.99.13 | 3 out of 5 |
Was decent & perhaps useful as freeware, but with other freeware apps such as The Film Machine or AVI2DVD, and shareware SVCD2DVD (for $10 less) with better features & (awesome tech support), I'd not bother with VSO. Simply not worth the $30 pricetag, IMO. |
| twosheds | Jul 30, 2005 | 1.99.12 | 4 out of 5 |
..but watch out, it just became commercial with nag screens and limitations. |
| TheHamster | Jul 5, 2005 | 0.5.2 | 5 out of 5 |
quick easy and painless select file to convert and hit an aptly named button name convert. too easy |
| Kylde | Apr 21, 2005 | 0.5.2 | 3 out of 5 |
Does what it claims well, but as posted, it needs to allow a higher bitrate setting, 2gb per conversion is wasteful (but great for animations, manga etc). Also, it's claim to merge several files into 1 dvd is misleading, you CAN add more than 1 file in the "source" box (by trial & error), but vso often mangles the output, with file 2 having a different A/R to file 1! And theyve been claiming every release is the last free version for quite a while now :) |
| WhiteZero | Apr 21, 2005 | 0.5.2 | 4 out of 5 |
Dose it's job very well. Could use more Advanced options in future releases. |
| christoofar | Mar 15, 2005 | 0.5.0 | 4 out of 5 |
Actually a pretty good transcoder app, but lacking in two important areas. One, no user adjustments beyond the most basic, and two, which is the most important for me, its inability to use the whole DVD size to base it's bitrate calcs on for best pic. Current finished DVD is watchable, but pic quality is lacking over other programs, and finished DVD files seldom are larger than 2 GB, which means you are wasting 1/2 of a DVD. For freeware, a no brainer, but when they start to charge for it, it needs something more to complete. Don't throw out your WinAVI just yet... |
| hkm | Mar 14, 2005 | 0.5.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Very good freeware program. Site now says this is the LAST freeware version, so keep in a safe place! Very nice companion to VSO's SW program COPYTODVD. [If you have COPYTODVD installed, you can check box to automatically fire that up to burn your DVD.] Never had a problem with it. Only minor issue is that VSO programs don't do subtitles, as you can with WINAVI, etc. |
| GBH | Feb 17, 2005 | 0.4.8 | 4 out of 5 |
I like it, freeware, it works, needs a couple more options such as high quality mode etc.. and option to export as elementary streams but besides that good work. |
| ccombe | Feb 2, 2005 | 0.4.5 | 4 out of 5 |
seems like a great program but i am trying to convert an xvid to dvd which is ntsc 16x9 and 23 fps when i do auto selection it chooses 29.9 or whatever it is, and my video quality looks like a compressed video in real media player on dial up... ewwww any clues would be appreciated |
| mancheeba | Jan 20, 2005 | 0.4.0.67 | 5 out of 5 |
This program is really good at doing what it is called. End of story, why bother with WinAvi and the rest. Select Source and click Convert. Done, I like that the progress bar works better now. It's a shame the author will charge for it when all the features are finished though. Until then 5 stars. |
| christoofar | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.3.1 | 4 out of 5 |
OK..I'm here to change my opinion on this thing. After playing with the latest release, I must say that for a simple, quick (it really is)app. to convert Divx/Xvids to DVD-burnable TS_VIDEO folder, this thing is really pretty sweet. Also supports AC3 audio. The viewing results look pretty good on my standalone DVDplayer. I only wish it would better use the 4.3GB of a blank DVD-R. This thing has yet to create a finished folder larger than 2GB, so it's skimping on quality for speed's sake & wasting space that could be used to produce a better qual result. |
| bobad | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.3.1 | 3 out of 5 |
Flopped on my first try with a "buffer underrun error". NeroVision worked fine on the same file. This certainly is large program to be so simple. |
| christoofar | Dec 2, 2004 | 0.1.3b | 3 out of 5 |
Yet another "all in one" dvix-to-DVD converter. Too few adjustable parameters yet to tell what this app can really do quality-wise. Guess we'll have to wair for the Pro (pay ) version? WinAvi, DVDSanta, Xilisoft, etc are already there. Just a "me too" product, I guess. |
