How to Burn an AVI File to VCD

Video CDs.

AVI is a video file format that is known for its large file sizes that retain excellent quality video. They are usually put on DVDs, but in the event that you don't have a DVD burner, you can try to use a VCD. A VCD is a video CD. They became popular in Asia around the time Americans were using VHS tapes. They are smaller than DVDs when it comes to how much memory they hold, but some DVD players today still read VCDs. If you are willing to put forth the time in this process, you can burn your AVI files to VCD.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• AVI files
• Burning program
• CD burner

Instructions

1. Download and install DVDFlick (see the Resource link).

2. Click on the "Add titles" button located on the right side of the window. It will open a window for you to find your AVI file. When you find it, double click on it and it will import it to the burning list.

3. Click on the "Project settings" button at the top of the program window. Then click on the "Burning" tab. Check-mark the box next to the words "Burn project to disc." Then, click on the "General" tab. Click on the drop-down menu next to the words "Target size" and select "CD-700 (700 MB)." This tells it to burn the project to a video CD.

4. Click the "Accept" button in the bottom right corner of the project settings window. Next, click the "Create DVD" button on the top row of buttons. It will then burn your VCD.

Tips & Warnings

• Be patient. Video conversion takes a little while depending on how long your AVI file is.

• Don't worry. Even though the final button you click is labeled "Create DVD," because of the settings you changed in previous steps, it will burn a VCD.

References

• DVDFlick.net: DVDFlick Guide

Resources

• DVDFlick Download