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ImTOO AVI to DVD Converter Review: Features, Pros & Cons

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ImTOO AVI to DVD Converter Review: Features, Pros & Cons

ImTOO AVI to DVD Converter is a dedicated tool for converting AVI and other common video formats into DVD-compliant files and burning them to discs. Below is a concise review covering core features, performance, usability, output quality, and clear pros and cons to help decide whether it fits your needs.

Key Features

  • Format support: Native support for AVI input; also accepts MPG, MPEG, WMV, MP4, MOV and other popular formats after transcoding.
  • DVD authoring: Creates DVD folder (VIDEO_TS) and ISO images and burns directly to DVD media.
  • Menus & templates: Built-in menu templates, customizable background images, music and chapter points for navigation.
  • Video editing: Basic trimming, cropping, merging multiple files into a single title, and adding simple effects.
  • Audio options: Multiple audio track selection, bitrate and channel configuration.
  • Batch processing: Queue multiple source files for sequential conversion and burning.
  • Preview & quality settings: Preview window and adjustable output parameters (aspect ratio, resolution, bit rate, NTSC/PAL).
  • Speed controls: Encoding speed presets; some support for multi-core CPUs to improve performance.

Performance & Output Quality

  • Encoding speed depends strongly on source file size, codec, and system hardware. On modern multi-core systems, conversion is reasonably fast but slower than GPU-accelerated encoders.
  • Output video quality is generally good for standard-definition DVDs when using higher bitrates and proper aspect ratio settings. Expect degradation when converting high-resolution sources down to SD DVD resolution.
  • Audio quality is adequate; configuring higher bitrates preserves clearer sound.
  • Menu rendering and burning are reliable on typical home DVD drives; occasional compatibility quirks may appear with very old players—use MPEG-2 standard settings to maximize compatibility.

Usability

  • Interface is straightforward and aimed at non-experts: clear workflow from importing files to authoring menus and burning.
  • Presets simplify common tasks but advanced users can fine-tune bitrate, frame rate, and encoding options.
  • Built-in help and tooltips assist with common settings; the editing tools are basic but sufficient for quick trims and merges.
  • Stability is acceptable; some users report rare crashes on complex projects or very large batch jobs—saving projects before burning is recommended.

Pros

  • Simple, focused workflow for converting AVI and similar files to DVD format.
  • Integrated authoring and burning, eliminating the need for separate tools.
  • Menu templates and chapter support provide a polished finished disc without extra software.
  • Batch processing speeds up handling many files.
  • Good output quality for standard-definition DVDs when configured properly.

Cons

  • No modern HD DVD/Blu-ray support; limited to standard DVD (SD) output.
  • Limited advanced editing: lacks professional editing features found in dedicated video editors.
  • Performance: slower than some GPU-accelerated converters for large or high-resolution sources.
  • Compatibility quirks: some older DVD players may not play discs if nonstandard settings are used—careful selection of NTSC/PAL and MPEG-2

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