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Open source software to create a avi DVD?
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To create an AVI DVD using open-source software, you have several good
options. Here are some of the most recommended:


   1. DVDStyler:
   - Description: DVDStyler is a cross-platform DVD authoring tool that
      supports a variety of video formats, including AVI. It allows
you to create
      menus, add subtitles, and customize the DVD layout.
      - Compatibility: Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
      - Features: Offers over 20 menu templates, supports photo slideshows,
      and basic video editing like trimming and cropping. You can drag and drop
      videos to create your project easily.
      2. DVD Flick:
   - Description: Although its development has been discontinued, DVD Flick
      remains a popular choice for creating DVDs from AVI files on Windows. It
      supports over 45 file formats, 60 video codecs, and 40 audio codecs.
      - Compatibility: Windows only.
      - Features: Allows for the creation of DVD menus, importing audio
      tracks and subtitles, and supports creating ISO images for later
      burning.
      3. InfraRecorder:
   - Description: Primarily known for CD/DVD burning, InfraRecorder can
      also be used for creating DVDs from AVI files.
      - Compatibility: Windows only.
      - Features: Lightweight, supports creating custom data, audio, and
      mixed-mode DVD projects, and can burn ISO images to DVD.
      4. Bombono DVD:
   - Description: Offers features like transcoding from multiple formats
      including AVI, with support for motion menus and subtitles.
      - Compatibility: Windows.
      - Features: Allows authoring to folders, creating ISO images, or
      burning directly to DVDs.
      5. HandBrake:
   - Description: While primarily a DVD ripper and video transcoder,
      HandBrake can be used alongside other tools to prepare AVI files for DVD
      burning by converting them to a DVD-compatible format.
      - Compatibility: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux).
      - Features: Can optimize video content for various devices and
      provides options for format conversion which can be useful before burning
      to DVD.


When using these tools, here's a general workflow to consider:


   - Convert your AVI files if necessary to ensure they're in a format
   compatible with DVD video standards (MPEG-2 is commonly used).
   - Use DVDStyler or DVD Flick to create a DVD project, where you can
   import your videos, design a menu, and organize the content.
   - Burn the project to a DVD disc, or create an ISO image for later
   burning.


These tools are available for free download from their respective websites
or platforms like SourceForge. Remember, the effectiveness might vary based
on your specific needs, such as the complexity of menus or the number of
video files you're working with.

On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM Carl T. Miller <carl at carltm.com> wrote:

> You've got me on this one.  I've done a lot of work with
> videos, cds, dvds, and subtitles, but I haven't even tried
> to use .avi and .srt files to create a dvd image.
>
> Just curious, did your workflow include al the steps
> in this guide?
>
> https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-create-video-dvds.html
>
> c
>
>
>
> On 2/4/25 08:42 PM, Raymond Ingles wrote:
> > I'm hoping to take an AVI and .SRT file and produce a usable, working DVD
> > of it.
> >
> > I've tried DevedeNG but while it produces a burnable ISO, the burned DVD
> > doesn't actually play in any DVD players I've tried.
> >
> > Does anyone have a working process for such things?
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