How do I convert MKV to DVD (XviD codec)?

[sphoenix]

Okay, so I've got VisualHub (full) and converted countless times to DVD. Turns out though, the files come out as MPEG/WMV/AVI and my friggin' DVD Player doesn't support these files. I've tried playing an AVI with an XviD codec on the DVD Player and it works fine. What I need to find out is HOW to convert an MKV file to AVI (with an XviD codec).

Also, I took a look at my DVD Player, on the outside it has the XviD and DivX logos. I done some searching too, not 100% sure but I think my DVD Player only supports DivX videos and original DVD's. Any help appreciated.

 

[sphoenix]

Anyone?

 

[darthmullet]

So you're trying to create an XviD or DivX disk? I would suggest Toast Titanium, it does DivX very well. Visual hub does DivX as well, but not XviD as far as I know. Just make sure you use a standard home theatre profile. Don't know about making XviD on OS X though.

 

[MisterMe]

Anyone?

Any reason that you cannot use iDVD to create a standard media DVD?

 

[darthmullet]

Any reason that you cannot use iDVD to create a standard media DVD?

I think he's trying to make a DivX disk, not a standard DVD. Also, iDVD takes a LONG time compared to software like Toast or Visual Hub (both of which make video_ts dvds just fine as well) which don't have to import then export, like iDVD does (they just convert).

 

[MisterMe]

I think he's trying to make a DivX disk, not a standard DVD. ...

It is obvious that he wants to create a DivX disk. That is not the question. The question is why. The OP wants to play his disk in a DVD player. All DVD players play regular DVDs. Only DivX-compatible players play DivX disks.

 

[sphoenix]

It is obvious that he wants to create a DivX disk. That is not the question. The question is why. The OP wants to play his disk in a DVD player. All DVD players play regular DVDs. Only DivX-compatible players play DivX disks.

Yes, but my DVD Player is compatible with DivX disks. I've tried it before but it was a ready-made file. They have an XviD codec but what I want to know is HOW to convert an MKV file into an XviD video (preferrably AVI).

Right now, I'm using darthmullet's suggestion about the Home Theatre Profile. It's taking a while to convert so I will post back with results.

However, I would prefer the conversion to be in XviD format, since it seems like my DVD Player supports and loads that one the best.

 

[northy124]

Get Dr. DivX and use the 720p/1080p HD setting to convert to DivX burn to using the DivX Player or iDVD. BTW XviD is old news now DivX has taken over it is the best.

 

[sphoenix]

Get Dr. DivX and use the 720p/1080p HD setting to convert to DivX burn to using the DivX Player or iDVD. BTW XviD is old news now DivX has taken over it is the best.

If it counts for anything, my DVD Player is about 3 years old. I will try out Dr. DivX.

 

[SilentGreg]

Get Dr. DivX and use the 720p/1080p HD setting to convert to DivX burn to using the DivX Player or iDVD. BTW XviD is old news now DivX has taken over it is the best.

Not necessarily, XviD is still widely used, it's a fork of the DivX 3.11 codec. I still use it once in awhile but I do prefer DivX 6.x over XviD. XviD is also open source as it's based on the older DivX.

My two cents.

EDIT: @sphoenix, have you checked out: http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/

 

[sphoenix]

EDIT: @sphoenix, have you checked out: http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/

I have the full version.

Okay people, I just finished converting and the result was - well, awful. I used the profile: Home Theatre and the sound was very muffled and distorted. The quality of the video was also reduced.

I tried Dr. DivX but this is what I get:

 

[Cromulent]

The quality of the video was also reduced.

Bound to happen. Your converting a lossy video format to another lossy video format.

 

[northy124]

I tried Dr. DivX but this is what I get:

Might help if you upgrade then LoL.

 

[sphoenix]

Yeah, I was feeling drowsy when installing the DivX stuff. I've now tried Dr. DivX but for some reason, the picture is stretched vertically and there is no sound. Settings are on Home Theatre.

 

[northy124]

Why Home Theatre choose 1080p HD or HD mode for MKV.

No sound really?

 

[sphoenix]

Yeah, absolutely no sound.

I'm going to convert to High Definition and if that doesn't work, then 1080p. They take some time...