How to Convert DivX Files to VCD

DivX is a compression video. This format allows DVD-like quality in smaller file sizes. DivX uses an MPEG-4 compression feature. To run DivX file videos, your media player must support DivX and use a DivX codec. VCD stands for "Video Compact Disc." This format allows videos to burn onto a normal CD without the need for a DVD burner. Usually, this type of CD can run in standard DVD players. Thus, you can convert a DivX video into a VCD file format, burn and play in many DVD players.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• DivX to VCD converter

1. Obtain a DivX to VCD conversion application. AVI DivX to DVD SVCD VCD Converter (2009: $24.95) and Okoker Converter & Burner (2009: $34.55) allow you to change the video format from DivX to VCD. The Okoker program also has a burning tool.

2. Alter the options. With AVI DivX, click the "Output Format" arrow. Choose the "VCD Image" setting. Next to "TV Type," click "NTSC." In the Okoker application, press the "Preferences" button. Click the "Output" tab on the left. Change the "Output File" folder. Select the "VCD" tab. Choose "NTSC." Press "OK."

3. Insert the DivX video file. In AVI DivX, click "Add Files." Select the DivX format to convert and highlight. Press the "Open" tab. With Okoker, click "Add." Select the file format and press "Open."

4. Convert the DivX files to VCD format. With AVI DivX, click the "Convert" button. Then wait for approximately 5 minutes, depending on the video size. In Okoker, click the down arrow next to the "Convert" button. Select the "VCD" option. Again, wait about 5 minutes, depending on video size.

Tips & Warnings

• With the trial version of AVI DivX, you can only convert 50 percent of the video. In the trial of Okoker, you can convert 10 seconds of the video, and the program adds a watermark.

Resources

• AVI DivX to DVD SVCD VCD Converter
• Okoker Converter & Burner