How to Make a VCD on a Mac
VCD is a file format that stands for video compact disc. Essentially, it is a CD that contains moving pictures synced with audio. VCDs contain about 65 to 80 minutes on each disc. The advantage of VCDs is that they play on most standalone DVD players but can be burned on CDs, which are generally less expensive than DVDs. Creating a VCD on a Mac is easy as long as you have the right tools.
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Instructions
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Download and install iVCD (see Resources). This software comes with a free 15-day trial. Once you have installed the application, launch it.
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Create a new project by clicking File>Create New Oroject. Name the project and click the "CreatePproject" button.
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Customize the settings. A settings screen will display, asking you what format you would like your output file to be. Choose "video CD." Also, you can choose what country you would like your VCD formatted for.
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Select your source file, which can be any video file that is compatible with a Mac, including .AVI, .MPEG, and .MOV. To do this, click the Movies tab, then drag your source file from the finder view into the movies tab.
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Insert a blank writable CD and click the one step "Convert + Image + Burn" button to begin the conversion process.
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Test your VCD on a DVD player to make sure that it has properly converted.
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