Newb question about converting avi to dvd

I used a program called Winmpg Video Convert. Trying to convert a (divx).avi to dvd. I converted it by clicking avi to dvd, but on the output file it saves it as a mpeg???? Not sure why its doing that?
Any info on this would help.

Thanks

 

Hi,

In a dvd, .VOBs are essentially mpeg-2 files, which is what dvd-roms/players read.

 

I'd say just rename it to a VOB.

 

Ok, Ill try renaming it after its done. Ill post back to see what happens.

 

Just another piece of info. I saved the file target to my desktop and while the program is converting. it makes a .m2v file,but when its done its a mpeg....

Nathan

 

just another name for a [bold]mpeg-2 video[/bold] file

 

Ok renamed it and used nero to burn and it says to add you dvd-video files(ifo.,vob.,bup) to the VIDEO_TS folder..but it wont accept the file???
Any other info?
Any used this POS software before?

 

The conversion has changed your file from an avi file to that of an mpeg 2 compatible file.This mpeg 2 format is the require format for you to burn your project to dvd disc.

A substitute program for you would be vso divx to dvd, basically just load your file into the program and then point your computer to where you wish it to deposit the output.Then press the convert button.Give it an hour and then your file should be ready.Once converted try tmpgenc dvd author to re author your file ,add menus etc before your burning agent puts it to disc.

Heres a guide :
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/convert_avi_to_dvd.cfm


have fun

andmerr