Burn AVI file to DVD on Linux

Question

What is the most streamlined process in Linux for getting a high quality .AVI file burned to DVD disk for playback on normal DVD players?

Solution 1

Convert Xvid or Avi to DVD Format in Ubuntu,
also the Ubuntuforums thread Convert AVI to DVD ISO.
_{Also read through the comments for more references (like, DeVeDe)}.

Here is one more article I located recently when trying to backup an Audio CD:
The Ultimate Guide To Manage Your Audio/Video Files In Linux
a nice reference for multiple related tools.

Solution 2

If you're talking about a front-end GUI app, look at Devede.

Solution 3

define 'normal' DVD-Player.

DivX support is pretty much standard for set top boxes today, so burning your AVI file(s) onto a data DVD should suffice.

Solution 4

Use Avidemux (Available for Linux and Windows).

Detailed video on converting to DVD format here. You'll also want the DVD authoring guide.

Solution 5

Tovid might be what you're looking for. Here's an example

tovid mpg -in ski_trip.mov -out ski_trip
tovid mpg -in florida.mov -out florida
tovid mpg -in recital.mov -out recital
tovid menu "Steamboat Ski Weekend" "Florida Beach Vacation" "My Piano Recital" -out main_menu
tovid xml -menu main_menu.mpg ski_trip.mpg florida.mpg recital.mpg -out my_dvd
tovid dvd -burn my_dvd.xml

Here's a link to the Tovid wiki which has details on installing and setting it up.

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Comments

[Cole Tobin]

High quality? DVD can only hold 480p

[Zoot]

Watch out for the length of your filename if you choose this option. Some set top boxes refuse to recognize files if the filename is too long.

[soandos]

Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.

[slm]

Good directions on how to do it using Devede here: cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-create-video-dvds.html