vcd onto dvd

[Codename 47]

is it possible to burn vcd files onto a dvd-r disc without converting them to dvd format? i want to store as many episodes of anime as possible on the dvd disc so i dont want to convert them to dvd format as this takes up more space.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Try the following link that has topics on what you want to do.

i never tried but i'm curious about it.

link

 

[Codename 47]

that link is for VCD to DVD conversion, i dont want to convert the the VCD to DVD, i just want to burn it onto a DVD, is it possible to do this without converting the VCD to DVD? I dont mean an actual VCD disc, just a file that is converted ready to burn to VCD, mpeg file.

 

[dukdukgoos]

You can burn the MPEG1 VCD files onto a DVDR disk and watch them on your computer, but they won't play in a normal DVD player without converting to MPEG2 format used for DVDs.

 

[Codename 47]

damn, how come they dont play in a normal DVD player?

 

[Codename 47]

there are some dvd players that simply play non converted files e.g. avi, would one of these play a vcd on dvd?

 

[Wheezer]

Originally posted by: Codename 47
damn, how come they dont play in a normal DVD player?

1-they have to mpeg2 format...VCD is mpeg1

2- the audio has to be 48 hz..vcd is 44

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: dukdukgoos
You can burn the MPEG1 VCD files onto a DVDR disk and watch them on your computer, but they won't play in a normal DVD player without converting to MPEG2 format used for DVDs.

Wrong. Completely and utterly wrong.

VCD format video will play fine on a DVD. In fact the VCD video specs -- 352x240 @ 29.976 fps -- are a legitimate and recognized DVD format. (Don't believe me? Look here) What is a problem is the audio. VCD requires it to be 224 kbps, 44100Hz MPEG-2, while DVDs require 48000Hz in various bitrates and/or formats. However, this is a trivial problem to fix.

I'm assuming you don't want to convert to MPEG-2 because you don't have a license to do so. That's fine, I don't blame you. MPEG-2 licenses are expensive if you're only doing minor, at-home stuff. Fortunately, MPEG-1 video at VCD resolution works for DVDs, and there are several programs that allow you to convert VCD audio to DVD spec an unlimited number of times in their shareware versions.

This link explains a little more and has some links to conversion guides for a variety of program combinations. Some are shareware/freeware, some aren't. I myself know of at least two ways you can convert audio using free/shareware programs exclusively, if none of the links there help you.

Whatever you choose, you can keep your video and, after a minor re-adjustment of your audio, have a 100% DVD-compatible MPEG-1 stream.

Additionally, some players may be able to play a so-called DVD-VCD, since the video is in spec, though the audio is not. Despite what people here have said.

Message me if you have any questions. I promise I'll get back to you if you do.