You have a folder of AVI files, and a living-room DVD player that refuses to play them. Most standalone players don't read AVI, so the files have to be converted to proper DVD video and burned to disc first. Solid AVI to DVD Converter and Burner from TopviewSoft is built for that one job.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.2.7
- Platforms: Windows 98, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista
- Price: $29.95 (listed as 30% off the $42 regular price)
- Trial: a free trial version is available to download
- Guarantee: 30-day money back
- Download size: about 5.9 MB
Key features
Convert AVI to DVD format and burn it in one pass
The program encodes your AVI videos to DVD format and then hands them to its burning engine, so you don't need a second tool to write the disc. It is designed and optimized for AVI only.
Output to disc, DVD folder or ISO file
You can burn to a blank disc, or write a DVD folder or ISO file instead. It supports DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, plus DVD-5, DVD-9, Mini DVD and Mini DVD DL sizes.
Add your own subtitles
You can create your own subtitles, up to 32 for each video. That is useful for foreign-language films or home movies where you want captions.
Set DVD chapters yourself
You choose where chapters go, so a long video gets sensible jump points in the DVD menu on your TV.
Plays on standard DVD players
The discs are meant to work with all DVD players, Media Centers and Home Cinema sets. The workflow is click to convert and burn, through a simple interface.
Who it's for
It suits you if your video collection is mostly AVI files, such as downloads, camcorder exports or old family clips, and you want to watch them on a TV through a regular DVD player. If you also have WMV, MPEG or MP4 files, TopviewSoft sells a separate AVI/DivX burner that covers more than 60 formats.
Pros and cons
- Pro: A narrow, easy workflow: load AVI, convert, burn.
- Pro: Subtitles and chapters are included.
- Pro: ISO and DVD folder output as well as discs.
- Pro: A free trial lets you test before buying.
- Con: It is limited to the AVI file format.
- Con: The listed platforms stop at Windows Vista, so check compatibility before using it on a newer PC.
FAQs
Can it make a disc my DVD player will read?
Yes. The output is standard DVD video, intended for home and portable DVD players, Media Centers and Home Cinema sets.
Can I save an ISO instead of burning a disc?
Yes. You can burn to a DVD folder or an ISO file as well as to a disc.
How many subtitles can I add?
Up to 32 for each video.
Does it handle formats other than AVI?
No. This edition is made for AVI. The AVI/DivX burner is the one that covers other formats.
Can I try it first?
Yes. A free trial version is available, and purchases carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.
System requirements
The vendor lists Windows 98, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista. The installer is about 5.9 MB, and you need a DVD burner drive to write discs.