To properly convert video files to DVD all you need is a reliable tool. Depending on the source of the video file, video to DVD conversion can be done in several ways. One tool that you will probably find indispensable in converting and burning video files to DVD is a reliable video to DVD converting and burning software. These programs can turn the videos saved in your hard drive to watchable DVDs that you can use with any commercial DVD player and home theaters.

Don't confuse these programs with DVD burning software that only burns DVDs and do not convert files. One popular DVD authoring software is ConvertXtoDVD. This is a very good program because it can convert almost all known video formats including AVI, MPEG, MOV, Xvid and VidX.

As mentioned, there are several ways to go about converting video files to DVD depending on the source. The three most popular ones are discussed in detail below.

The first way involves transferring videos in analog formats such as VHS to DVD. For this you will need a special software. One that could convert analog files to digital files. You will also need a device that would capture analog video. Both the device and the software can be bought for $100 or less. Just follow the instructions for using the device and the software. You could also use ConvertXtoDVD once the analog file has been converted to digital.

The second way of video to DVD conversion is converting files from a digital camcorder to DVD. This is much simpler since the conversion is from one digital format to another. To do this, simply upload the files in the camcorder to your PC. Once uploaded, you can already convert them to DVD and burn them to a disc using ConvertXtoDVD.

Third way, converting video files from a PC to DVD. This one is the easiest and is made easier by the easy to navigate interface of ConvertXtoDVD. As mentioned, almost all file formats can be converted by ConvertXtoDVD which is a truly complete DVD authoring program.