DVD2SVCD

DVD ripping takes DVD content from the actual disc to the hard disk of your computer. Moreover, DVD rippers can convert this content to various media formats, allow editing of the video and audio streams or just perform a full back-up of the entire DVD. Years ago, SVCD was the best format to use if the DVD experience was too expensive. Software developers started producing applications that served as DVD to SVCD converters.

The process of SVCD creation takes prolonged time intervals and requires a great deal of knowledge. DVD2SVCD is one of those applications that make it easy for you to transform your DVD content into reliable SVCD format to burn on ordinary compact discs. The operation requires you to insert the DVD into the optical drive, choose the number of CDs you desire, set the configuration and hit `Go`.

The installation of the program requires your attention as it relies on the support of several other applications. In fact, DVD2SVCD is a conversion suite that packs DVD2AVI, MPEG2dec, and AviSynth for the ripping operation, BeSweet for superior audio processing, bbMPEG for audio/video multiplexing and VCDImager for preparation of SVCD images. All you need to add to this software collection is the Cinema Craft Encoder, TMPG Encoder or ProCoder.

While providing the necessary free software, DVD2SVCD requires one of the encoders mentioned above in order to work properly. As a matter of fact, the program does not run at all if any of those are missing. Thus, you have to pay for an encoder if you really want to use this application to convert DVDs to SVCDs. Moreover, the program generates CUE / BIN files to be burnt onto CDs, so you also need a competent burning software.

DVD2SVCD features a tabbed interface that hosts a bunch of sections for each and every operation it performs. Beginners are offered a simple solution that only requires a few steps that lead to the completion of the process. On the other hand, professionals can tweak and tune any aspect of the operation from DVD ripping to SVCD image creation.

Bottom line is that DVD2SVCD's purpose is targeting fewer users as the SVCD media format has been replaced by DVDs and even BDs in the future. Add the necessity to pay for an encoder and you have an application that slowly goes dark. That being said, it used to be a great toolbox that technology buried deeper into the ground as years passed. Meanwhile, the spotlight has switched to software such as DVD Shrink, DVDFab, cladDVD . NET, DVD Cloner, Nero Recode or AnyDVD.