How to convert video to DVD (AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV...to DVD)

When it comes to crazy fans to DVD, or simply those who would like to share their MPEG, AVI and even HD videos (MKV, M2TS, FLV, etc.) with friends on DVD player, perhaps there is no easier way than using a DVD creator to convert video files to DVD movie which costs you little time and little money.

Aimersoft DVD Creator is just the kind that can convert video to DVD and burn video files to DVD movies playable on portable players or home DVD players.

Now Aimersoft DVD Creator has released DVD Creator 2.1.0.33 new version, which added HD video (MKV, AVI, M2TS) to its input video formats and enhance the stability in video to DVD conversion. Do you want to enjoy your HD video on DVD easily? Just follow these few steps, you will find the operation is so easy!

Step 1: Download this Aimersoft DVD Creator, install it and start operation; Meanwhile, you can insert DVD +R (DVD-R, DVD+RW or DVD-RW)

Step2: Run Aimersoft DVD Creator, add video files or load files which you want to convert;
One Way: Click the "Load files" to add video files;

Another way: Choose "Load video" option under the "file" drop-down menu, and you can add files as you want, too.

Step 3: Display the loaded file and choose the video you want to convert

Details:

• After the video files have been loaded, they will appear in the main interface, then drag and drop the selected video files to the storyboard below to organize a video slideshow at the bottom of the main interface.
• The used disc space is shown on the disc space bar underneath the storyboard
• you can choose the size of burning DVD in your decision," DVD-R4.5G AND DVD-R9.0G",up to your choice, if you want to burn video files to a dual-layer DVD (DVD-9), at the bottom of the interface, just select "DVD-R 9.0G", Vise versa.
• Also you can customize the output video quality here, "Low video quality, High video quality and Highest video quality", which depends on your choice;
  
  



• If you just want to burn video files to DVD without adding any special effects, of course you just need to click the "Burn" button to begin the conversion process.

When you are clicking the" Burn" button, here are some options for you as follows:

Burn to: you can burn video files to DVD, DVD Folder, or ISO file as you will; and then you should choose where you want to save the generated DVD files; next choose the TV Standard "NTSC or PAL"
Explanation: "NTSC" is 30 fps, which is used in USA, Canada and Japan. "PAL "is 25 fps, which is used in Europe and Asia. At last, choose the aspect ratio: 4:3 or 16:9

After above steps, now click the "Start" button to start the video to DVD conversion.

Tips: if your video files and the subtitle are separated into two files, this software may allow you to plug-in the subtitles for MKV video files. Ok, just follow the steps below;

1. Drag the loaded video to the storyboard.
2. Click the video, you may see the button "edit selected video file".
3. Then click the button, a box that offers settings for the subtitle will appear. (you may also crop and trip your favorite parts off the video here.)

Advanced Settings:

If you want to have high-level quality output files by adding some special effects, you can also use this software to accomplish what you want. Below we will give your details on how to improve the quality and customize the videos on your own way; you can perform some advanced settings to create your perfect video slideshow DVD. Just follow our steps, let's start at clicking ‘Edit' button,

And now, DVD Creator has been upgraded and adding more powerful functions, Support two real-time preview windows, you can preview all the process clearly.

First, you should selecting which videos you want to edit in Storyboard, after clicking ‘Edit selected video files…' and you can make following editing process now

Step 1: Crop –Click the "Crop" button to cut off the black edges, in this way you will enjoy your movies in a full screen;

Tips: If you want to remove the black edges or just convert an area from your movie video, you can click the Crop button to crop the video of the current title or chapter. You can specify an area either by dragging the frame around the video or setting the crop values: Top, Button, Left and Right. Above the crop pane, you can select an output aspect ratio and the available options are: Keep Original, full screen, 16:9 and 4:3.

You can preview clearly in two real-time preview windows

Step 2: Set the effects

Tips: If you want to adjust the video effects of your video files , click the "Effect" button and drag each adjustment slider to set the video effects as you want: brightness, contrast, saturation and adjust the volume, etc.You can also choose the effect such as Emboss, Gray,negative,old film,or just no effect, which depending on your choice;

Step 3: Trim the video- you can trim any segment of videos by clicking the 'Trim' button;

Tips: If you want to capture a clip from the current title/chapter, you can click the Trim button to open the Trim window and trim the current title or chapter by dragging the Start Time slider to set the start time, and dragging the End Time slider to set the finish time;

Step 4: Watermark Design

Click ‘Watermark', and choose to startup watermark, and then you can design the watermark as by using Image or Text, setting these parameters such as Transparency, Vertical Space and Level Space just as you want.

Step 5: Extra options:

Special for MKV files: if your video and the subtitle are separated into two files, this software may allow you to plug-in the subtitles

Ready to try now? Or go to learn more about Aimersoft DVD Creator.

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