Fast & Easy DVD Creation with ImTOO MPEG to DVD Converter

How to Use ImTOO MPEG to DVD Converter — Step-by-Step Tutorial

What you’ll need

• ImTOO MPEG to DVD Converter installed on your Windows PC
• Source MPEG files (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, .mpg, .mpeg)
• Blank DVD‑R/DVD‑RW and a DVD burner (or create an ISO/folder)
• Enough free disk space for temporary files

1. Launch the program

Open ImTOO MPEG to DVD Converter. The main window shows an input file list, preview pane, and output settings.

2. Add source files

1. Click Add File(s).
2. Select one or more MPEG files.
3. Files appear in the list; use the up/down buttons to order them (first listed = first on disc).

3. Preview and trim (optional)

• Use the preview pane to play each clip.
• To trim: select a file → click Trim → set start/end points → confirm.
• Repeat for other files as needed.

4. Choose DVD type and output destination

• Set Target Format: DVD-5 (4.7GB) or DVD-9 (8.5GB) depending on disc type.
• Select Output Folder for temporary VIDEO_TS/VIDEO_RM files or choose Create ISO to burn later.
• If you plan to burn immediately, select your DVD burner as the Destination.

5. Configure video and audio settings

• Click Settings or Profile:
  • Select video codec, bitrate (higher = better quality, larger size), and resolution (usually 720×480 NTSC or 720×576 PAL).
  • Choose audio codec and bitrate (e.g., MP2/AC3, 192–256 kbps).
• Use the estimated size indicator to ensure content fits the selected DVD type.

6. Create or customize a DVD menu (if available)

• Click Menu or Menu Editor.
• Pick a template or create custom background, titles, and chapter thumbnails.
• Set autoplay options or loop behavior if desired.

7. Set chapters

• Either auto-split by time (e.g., every 5 minutes) or add chapter points manually while previewing. Chapters improve navigation on the DVD.

8. Start conversion

• Click Start or Convert to transcode MPEG files to DVD-compliant VOB/IFO/BUP files.
• Monitor progress; encoding time varies by file length and CPU speed.

9. Burn to disc or create ISO/folder

• If you chose to burn immediately: after conversion the program will prompt to burn — insert blank DVD and confirm burn settings (write speed, finalize disc).
• If you created an ISO: use the program’s burn function or a separate burner to write the ISO to disc.
• If you created a VIDEO_TS folder: burn it to DVD using the program or third‑party burning software.

10. Verify the disc

After burning, test the DVD in a standalone player or media player to confirm menus, chapters, and playback quality.

Troubleshooting tips

• Poor quality: increase bitrate or use higher-resolution source files.
• Files too large: lower bitrate, split onto multiple discs, or select DVD-9 if available.
• Burn failures: try a slower write speed, a different brand of disc, or update burner drivers.
• No menu: ensure menu option was enabled before burning or authoring.

Quick checklist

• Source files added and ordered
• Trim/chapter points set
• DVD type and bitrate configured to fit size
• Menu created (optional)
• Output set to ISO/folder or burner selected
• Conversion completed and disc burned

If you want, I can write a shorter condensed version for printing or create an exact settings table for NTSC/PAL DVDs.