How to Convert an AVI to VCD in Ubuntu

To convert an AVI file to a Video Compact Disc, or VCD, file in Ubuntu, you need to install an application that converts video files, then burn them to a VCD. The Brasero Disc Burner is installed by default when you install the Ubuntu operating system; however, one of the documented issues with Brasero is that, in some cases, the program does not burn VCD projects -- the "Burn" button remains grayed out. To burn VCDs using a program other than Brasero, install and use the K3B CD Burning tool.

Things You'll Need

• Blank CD

Instructions

1. Click "Applications" and "Accessories."

2. Click "Terminal" to open a command line window.

3. Type "?sudo apt-get install k3b" without quotes and press the "Enter" key. The K2B program is installed.

4. Insert the blank CD into the CD/DVD burner.

5. Click "Applications," "Sound & Video" and "K3B" to open the program.

6. Click the "Further Actions" button.

7. Click the "New Video CD Project" option.

8. Navigate to and select the AVI file using the file navigation menus in the top panes of K3B.

9. Click the "Burn" button to burn the AVI file to the CD, thereby creating the VCD.

References

• Ubuntu Documentation: K3BHowto