What software do I need to convert AVI to DVD with subs?

ajayritik · 23-03-2008, 09:04 PM

I have tried Convert X to DVD to convert an AVI file to a DVD. However I'm unable to get the subtitles in the end result. What option or what setting should I use so that I get subtitles in the resultant file? I don't see any option in Convert X to DVD where it takes .srt file so that we get subtitles in the resultant DVD file output. Is there any other software that can get the subs in the final DVD output? Please help.

legolas · 23-03-2008, 09:16 PM

this might help?
http://www.rapidstreet.com/2008/03/c...-tutorial.html

ajayritik · 23-03-2008, 09:23 PM

Thanks a lot dude! I appreciate your help regarding my doubt!

ajayritik · 24-03-2008, 10:26 AM

I tried the steps mentioned in that link but still it's not working! Can someone please help me?

legolas · 24-03-2008, 08:02 PM

what isn't working? the conversion itself?

ajayritik · 24-03-2008, 10:20 PM

I'm able to convert but the subtitles are not coming up after converting into DVD format.

gurujee · 24-03-2008, 10:46 PM

i use winavi converter

ajayritik · 24-03-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gurujee

i use winavi converter

Are you able to add subs as well. I'm able to convert from AVI to DVD but I need the Subs built in the output DVD file.

sam9s · 24-03-2008, 11:35 PM

ajay I have converted avi to DVD using convertx with subs, I am out of home right now, but will let you know by tomorrow.....mean time try google if that solves your problem sooner

ajayritik · 25-03-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sam9s

ajay I have converted avi to DVD using convertx with subs, I am out of home right now, but will let you know by tomorrow.....mean time try google if that solves your problem sooner

sams I tried atleast 3-4 times using ConvertX and I have also googled the steps but couldnt find the steps working. I end up having the movie without subs. In the settings its giving as external subtitle stream.

slugger · 25-03-2008, 10:12 AM

try this out. supports subs also

Avi2Dvd ( Freeware )

gurujee · 25-03-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

Are you able to add subs as well. I'm able to convert from AVI to DVD but I need the Subs built in the output DVD file.

ya, subtitles also works with DVD, or VCD. But in DVD, subs will be merged with the title, as a result, there will be no option to on/off the subs. It will be always on.

ajayritik · 25-03-2008, 11:22 AM

I think I have to try it out once! But pata nahin I have a feeling that I may have to so something more!

sam9s · 26-03-2008, 09:02 AM

Ok buddy , here are the steps which I take while creating the DVD, also the application u are using is the best out there for creating DVDs

STEP 1. Open the application and load the file. It looks something like below screenshot. Note there are "0" stream under subtitle.

STEP 2 : Right click on subtitle and select "ADD SUBTITLE CHANNEL". Remember to select the SRT or SUB file for subtitles. I have all my subs in SRT format.

STEP 3 : After selecting the subtitles, you should see 1 stream added under subtitle

Thats it!, you can probable choose to edit the format for subs, like changing the font, size, color etc. Usually I leave it to deafult except changing the color to pale yellow, which come out to better than plain white.

After that "Convert" and you will have the subs, and yes I read somebody saying that we can not toggle the subs on and off, ofcourse we can do. While playing thorugh VLC, right click and choose subtitle track, there you should see the ENG track listed. While playing on DVD player remember to switch on the subs if at all they are not appearing. Check out the below screen shot for 50 First Date which I converted to DVD using convertx.
Subtitles clearly appearing.

I hope I was of some help.......Any questions ....... would love to answer......

ajayritik · 26-03-2008, 11:03 AM

I have tried the steps mentioned by you already! legolas had sent me a link which had the steps given by you

sam9s · 26-03-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

I have tried the steps mentioned by you already! legolas had sent me a link which had the steps given by you

AND....it didnt work or what...?? I find it hard to believe that it should not work. Ok....what happenes where do you get stuck......put some more light on this.....

ajayritik · 27-03-2008, 10:20 AM

Dude! I tried the steps mentioned by you but the titles are not coming in the output file. I'm able to get the movie converted from AVI to DVD but there are no subtitles showing at the bottom of the screen! I tried the steps 3-4 times with nothing positive happening.

legolas · 27-03-2008, 10:38 AM

What is the extension of the subtitle file? Does it play the subtitle when you play with divx file with say, direct vocsub or trying to play using VLC with the subtitles?
Could you post the screen shot of every step you do as Sam9s has posted here?? May be we can verify it that way?

ajayritik · 27-03-2008, 11:00 AM

I have two files .IDX and .SRT. I have tried adding both of them while converting. I didnt try direct vocsub. But when I play the AVI file in VLC player and then drag the srt file into VLC player I can see the titles.

legolas · 27-03-2008, 11:03 AM

IDX is usually required for .SUB extension. Its not necessary for .SRT to my knowledge. But its only by observation.
Could you post your step screenshots?

ajayritik · 27-03-2008, 12:20 PM

I'm not at home now but will post the screenshots once I'm at home. Do I have to go through any tuts here on the forum to see how to post screenshots here in the thread?

sam9s · 27-03-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

I have two files .IDX and .SRT. I have tried adding both of them while converting. I didnt try direct vocsub. But when I play the AVI file in VLC player and then drag the srt file into VLC player I can see the titles.

ok what happens when you play the DVD files using VLC, also if you right click on VLC and select subtitle track, what do you see. You should find the subtitle track listed there if the AVI was correctly converted to DVD with subs.....

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

I'm not at home now but will post the screenshots once I'm at home. Do I have to go through any tuts here on the forum to see how to post screenshots here in the thread?

The easiest way to capture the screen is to press the pintscreen (it captures whatever is currently on the screen) and save the file as Jpeg using paint. Then upload the image on any image hosting site like www.tinypic.com or Imageshack. Once you upload the image to the host site you will get a URL link which if you past here in your post, will reflect the image you uploaded. You can upload as many images as you like on these sites, there is no limit on to this.

ajayritik · 28-03-2008, 12:25 AM

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=kcc8e1&s=3

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=kap6jq&s=3

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2j1jvk3&s=3

Above are the screenshots of the steps I have followed. Please let me know if I missed an step!

sam9s · 28-03-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

Above are the screenshots of the steps I have followed. Please let me know if I missed an step!

Ok right out of bat I noticed the application log saying "Skipping subtitle file ::Reason empty or unsupported format" for both idx and srt format. Friend are you sure you are using the correct/valid SRT file. I will attach mine when I reach home try converting with that and see if it works out......

Also why are there 2 SRTs.... loaded both for Eng, should be one, second dont load both SRT and IDX simultaniously, either user SRT or IDX. (though I am not sure what difference would that make..)

sam9s · 28-03-2008, 08:49 AM

ok ajay I am attaching my SRT file for shutter, try creating the DVD with this SRT file. Also before that make sure the SRT is in sync with your AVI file. If they are out of sync then refer my below post in order to ealily sync subs with AVI......my below post also has an attached guide for the same.....

http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/show...6&postcount=12