Google AviToDVD, that is a converter that uses DivX compression to convert to mpeg, best quality, little time to make
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If it's compressed avi videos, like DivX or XviD, then it's MPEG4. Go to websites like Doom 9 or Video Help. These websites will teach you all that you need to compress videos or make dvds. These websites have free software & free tutorials. They even have tuts to make menus for your dvds after you convert your avi to vob files.
Dude don'e even do that! Thats to much! It's simple! And no ---- it's compressed! Use DVD Shrink & DVD Encrypter! They are so easy! I go here if i need help! Afterdawn I have ppl all over the world using them! Trust me you don't want to use the others! The DVD Encypter is if the CCS code won't let you copy! Use DVD Encrypter then DVD Shrink! In 34 mins your done and you have a movie!