How to Convert AVI to VCD With Freeware
VCD, or video CD, is much like the DVD format. A VCD disc contains both audio and video information, as well as disc menus. However, VCDs are burned to CD discs, instead of DVD discs, which give them less space for video and audio storage. The common video file type that is used when burning VCDs is MPEG. In order to convert an AVI to VCD, you must convert the AVI to an MPEG file, which can then be burned to disc.
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Instructions
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Convert the AVI File to MPEG
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Download freeware that can convert AVI to MPEG. Two free programs that can make this conversion are Any Video Converter and Koyote Free Video Converter.
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Install the freeware to your computer by double-clicking the program icon and walking through the installation process. Once installed, launch the program.
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Click the "Import" or "Add Files" button. Locate the AVI file on your hard drive and double click to open the file.
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Set a destination folder on your hard drive for the converted file. To set the folder, go to the "File" menu and choose "Set Destination" or "Output Folder."
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Choose the MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 option from the "Output Format" or "Profile" options. Click the "Convert" or "Encode" button. The file converts into MPEG and saves into the destination folder.
Write to VCD
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Download freeware that can write MPEG to VCD. You can download several free programs at CNET, including BurnAware, Ashampoo Burning Studio and ImgBurn. Install the program.
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Insert a CD-R into the drive of your computer. Launch the burning program you downloaded.
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Select the VCD-burning option on the first screen of the program. The VCD-building wizard launches.
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Click the "Add" or "Import" button and browse for the MPEG file on your hard drive. Double click the file name to add it to the VCD project. If a messages pops up to split the file onto two discs, click "Yes." If the MPEG file is longer than approximately 80 minutes, it cannot be burned on only one CD.
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Continue to the final page of the application. Click "Burn or "Write" to write the disc. When the first disc is out of space, the program prompts you to remove the disc and insert a new blank disc. Once you do this, burning continues until the entire file is written to disc.
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