“All to AVI VCD SVCD DVD MPEG Converter Pro” (and closely related suites from developers like NewLive Software and Cucusoft) is a classic Windows utility designed to compress, convert, and author raw video files into formats compatible with standalone home disc players. It specializes in translating modern or raw PC formats into structured MPEG-1 (VCD) or MPEG-2 (SVCD/DVD) data. Step-by-Step Usage Guide
Using this software follows a straightforward, standard workflow designed for quick processing: 1. Import Your Source Files Click the Add or Open button on the main toolbar.
Browse your computer and select the files you want to change (such as .avi, .mov, or .wmv).
Tip: Most versions support batch conversion, allowing you to queue multiple videos at once to save time. 2. Select Your Output Profile Look for the Output Format or Profile drop-down menu.
Choose your specific target format based on your final playback device:
DVD: Select this for standard high-quality home theater playback (MPEG-2).
VCD / SVCD: Select these legacy CD-R formats if you are targeting older, specialized optical players.
AVI / MPEG: Choose these if you just want a standard digital file saved onto your hard drive. 3. Customize Advanced Parameters (Optional)
Before encoding, you can adjust specific regional and hardware specifications in the settings panel:
TV System Type: Choose NTSC (predominantly for North America/Japan) or PAL (for Europe/Asia).
Video Dimensions: Adjust the frame width, height, and ratio (e.g., 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen).
Bitrate: Higher bitrates produce better picture quality but result in larger final files. 4. Choose an Output Directory Click the Browse icon next to the Output Folder field.
Select a location on your local drive with enough open storage space to hold the newly generated video files. 5. Start the Conversion
Click the large Convert button to begin processing your queue.
A progress bar will track the compression; once completed, you can use the software’s built-in DVD Author Express burning engine (if available in your Pro package) to write the files directly onto a physical disc. Key Technical Differences to Keep in Mind
When choosing your target format inside the application, your decision changes the resolution and encoding format significantly: Codec Engine Standard Resolution (NTSC) Primary Storage Media VCD CD-R (approx. 74-80 mins) SVCD CD-R (approx. 35-45 mins) DVD DVD-R / DVD+R (up to 4.7 GB)