How to convert DVD into Avi, Mkv, Ipad/Iphone/Ipod, DVD and PS3 format |
Step 1: Select the Video format
When you open the software you will see the main interface.
Start by selecting the conversion format for the output, you have the choice between DVD (for making copies), Avi, PS3, MKV, Xbox and Apple devices: Ipad/Iphone and Ipod.:
Then, insert the DVD disk with or select the file from your hard drive, by doing a drag and drop of your file or by clicking on the blue square icon to upload it. You can also upload an ISO file.
* If you have inserted a DVD disk and it is protected, you will need to have a decryptor software running at the same time in order to convert your DVD. There are a couple of decryptor tools available, but we recommend
AnyDVD. You can also check out this
mini guide about Disk protection removal.
The entire content of the DVD will appear. If your video has a bonus, it will also be shown in this window.
Select the video files (main movie, bonus...) you wish to convert, as well as the audio and subtitle tracks, according to the list offered on the original DVD.
Please note that depending on the output format you choose, you might not be able to select mutliple audio or subtitles :
If you choose DVD format, you can chose any number or audio and subtitle files. They will not be embedded in the video and you'll be able to select them via the media player or with the remote control of your DVD player.
If you choose Avi, PS3, Iphone, Ipad or Xbox as output formats you will only be able to select only one audio and one subtitle track. The subtitles will be embedded in the video so you'll not be able to remove/hide them while watching.
To make your selection, tick the box on the left of the entry.
When you're done, click on "Next Step"
Step 2: Choose your Settings
The Settings screen will appear. First you need to select the kind of output profile you want: for our DVD exemple, you have video standard PAL for Europe, NTSC for the US, and screen size, 16/9 or 4/3.
NB: Cuda appears in profile list only if Nvidia Cuda graphic card is detected and installed, and enables faster conversions.
If you chose the DVD format, click on "Advanced Settings" to get the list of special features available:
You can create a DVD, and chose a template for this menu.
You can also choose how the DVD will be behave when played: loop playback, etc
There is also an option to convert the audio (AC3, Mpeg...)(leave it as automatic if you're not a pro :-)
And finally, you can decide to add chapters or not
If you chose the MKV format, you will be able to add chapters only.
Now let's take a look at all the settings available on this window:
1. Video Quality
The highest quality you select, the more room it will take on the DVD. Check the conversion advisor (see below) to make sure the conversion will fit on the DVD if you choose high quality.
2. Output File SettingsOnly if you wish to burn your conversion to DVD, select the
max target size, i.e. the size of the disk you will insert. If your project is big, you might have to use a double layer DVD (DVD9) to burn on. For Avi and Mkv formats, you can also split the conversion over two disks
The
Output folder is the location where your converted file will be saved. You can edit the destination if you wish.
3. Quality helper Underneath you can see the
Final quality indicator: this will give a good idea of the overall quality of the output file, depending on the project size and the DVD used (as set right above).
The project size depends on the file itself, if bonuses/subtitles/audio track have been added, so you can play around those parameters to reduce the size of your project if needed.
4.
Burn Settings (only if you wish to burn to DVD)
Select the
burner if you have more than one, and indicate the burning speed (we recommend to always use the lowest possible burning speed for best results) , edit the name of your video if you wish
Customize the burning parameters, like erasing rewritable disks without warning, opening the DVD tray at the end of the process and selecting the write method.
Oce your selection is made, click on Convert
Step 3: Video Processing
The conversion will start and you will be able to monitor it with the preview.
Step 4 (optional): Burning
If you selected to burn to DVD once the conversion is over, you will only need to insert a blank DVD and the burning will start automatically
It's as simple as that !
You can also decide to burn the conversion later, or burn another copy. To do this, click on the "tool" icon at the top right hand corner, select
Tools and
Burn an already converted projectThen select your video in the window that opens, insert a DVD and you're done!
Step 5: Process completed
If you chose the DVD format, you'll get a video readable on your DVD player (for MKv or Avi format, make sure your player play these formats) or PS3/Xbox depending on the format chosen, with an outstanding quality! For the Apple formats, all you need to do know is load it onto your Iphone/Ipad/Ipad with Itunes.
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