How to Convert AVI to DVD

The AVI video format was created by the Microsoft Corporation and widely used throughout the home and marketplace. The CODEC is popular with users who desire preservation of video quality and do not have to worry about large file sizes for video storage or playback. A common task that arises for consumers is to convert AVI to DVD for use in portable or home DVD players. The Nero Kwik Burn and WinAVI Video Converter are two popular free and commercial software options that can be used to complete the conversion task between the AVI and DVD formats.

Steps to Convert AVI to DVD Using Nero Kwik Burn

The Nero Kwik Burn software application is a freeware application that can be used to convert AVI to DVD format. The program was created in order to replace Nero 9 Lite and includes new features to include a faster burning technique reducing the overall time required for video conversion. Nero Kwik Media allows end-users to organize, find, edit, share, and synchronize videos.

Step 1 – Visit the Nero Kwik Media home page and download and install the application on your computer.

Step 2 – Once the Nero Kwik Media program is installed on your computer, open the company’s app store and select the Nero Kwik Burn app. This will activate the program and make it ready for use.

Step 3 – Choose the “Data Burning” icon located in the primary user interface and select the AVI file to convert to DVD.

Step 4 – Insert a DVD into the DVD-R drive and the application will then burn the AVI to DVD.

Step 5 – To convert the AVI file to DVD format to store on your computer’s disk, Nero will force the end-user to upgrade to the commercial version of the software application. Once upgraded, the target drive and DVD format may then be selected to save the converted AVI file on the desired drive on the computer.

Steps to Convert AVI to DVD Using WinAVI Video Converter

Step 1 – Download and install the WinAVI Video Converter. The software package is available as a limited trial or for commercial purchase for a single seat or site license.

Step 2 – During installation, follow the default menu options presented by the software package.

Step 3 – After install is complete, open the software program by double clicking the program icon located on the computer’s desktop. Then, enter the registration name and code provided by the company to the email address used during registration. If using the software in trial form, there will be a large watermark included on all videos converted with the software package.

Step 4 – Select the “DVD” menu button located on the lower, right-hand corner of the program

window. This action will then open a dialogue box hat will allow you to find the AVI file to

convert to DVD.

Step 5 – Select the AVI file to convert to DVD. Additional AVI content can be selected by

clicking the green menu button. The red minus option can alternatively be used to remove files.

Step 6 – Use the program’s file chooser to choose the output folder or directory to save the

converted video content on your computer.

Step 7 – Select the output format of the video content. The program will default to DVD. Then,

click the “Ok” menu button to proceed.

Step 8 – Wait for the application to complete the file conversion which can take up to half of the length of time of video playback depending on the speed of the computer.

Step 9 – Burn a DVD from the converted content by choosing the burn button located on the bottom left-hand side of the application screen. Select the converted DVD file on the pop-up dialogue menu and then enter a label for the DVD on the right-hand side of the screen. Then, select the “Burn” menu button to create the physical DVD.