How to Burn AVI to DVD, VCD, SVCD and MPEG with Cucusoft Converter Pro
What you need
- Software: Cucusoft AVI to DVD VCD SVCD MPEG Converter Pro installed.
- Files: AVI (or other) video files.
- Media: Blank DVD, VCD, or SVCD discs (or folder/ISO for DVD).
- Hardware: DVD/CD burner and sufficient disk space.
Steps — convert and burn
- Launch the program.
- Add files: Click “Add” or drag AVI files into the source list.
- Choose output format:
- For DVD: select “DVD” (NTSC or PAL) and pick resolution (usually 720×480 NTSC, 720×576 PAL).
- For VCD: select “VCD” (usually 352×240 NTSC, 352×288 PAL).
- For SVCD: select “SVCD” (480×480 NTSC or 480×576 PAL) or the program’s SVCD option.
- For MPEG: choose MPEG-1/MPEG-2 output as available.
- Set encoding options: Adjust bitrate (higher = better quality, larger size), frame rate, and aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9). Use default settings for general use.
- Create menus (DVD only): If desired, open the DVD authoring/menu tab, select a template, and set chapter points.
- Preview: Use the preview window to check video and audio sync.
- Start conversion: Click “Convert” or “Start” to encode files to the chosen format. Conversion time depends on file size and CPU.
- Burn to disc or save image:
- To burn directly: choose “Burn” and select your burner drive, write speed (slower speeds reduce errors), and start burning.
- To create an ISO/folder: output to a VIDEO_TS (DVD) or MPEG/VCD/SVCD folder, then burn later with a disc-burning app if preferred.
- Verify: After burning, verify disc readability in a player or computer.
Tips for best results
- Choose correct TV standard (NTSC/PAL) for your region or target player.
- Lower bitrate if you need to fit more video on a disc; keep visual quality acceptable.
- Use two-pass encoding if available for better quality at a target filesize.
- Burn at 4×–8× for DVDs on modern burners to reduce errors.
- Test one short clip first to confirm settings before burning a full disc.
If you want, I can create step-by-step settings for NTSC DVD or for VCD/SVCD specifically.