Tipard DVD to AVI Converter Review: Features, Speed & Output Quality

How to Use Tipard DVD to AVI Converter — Step-by-Step GuideRip a DVD to an AVI file when you want broad compatibility with media players, simple editing workflows, or to archive video in a widely supported container. This guide walks you through using Tipard DVD to AVI Converter to convert DVD discs, folders, or ISO files into AVI, with clear steps, practical tips, and troubleshooting advice.

What you’ll need

• A Windows PC (Tipard DVD to AVI Converter is Windows software).
• A DVD drive (for disc ripping) or a DVD folder/ISO image.
• Tipard DVD to AVI Converter installed and activated.
• Enough free disk space for temporary files and the output AVI (DVDs commonly need several gigabytes).

Step 1 — Launch the program and load your DVD source

1. Open Tipard DVD to AVI Converter.
2. Click “Load DVD” and choose one of:
   • “Load DVD Disc” to read a physical disc from your DVD drive.
   • “Load DVD Folder” to open a VIDEO_TS folder.
   • “Load ISO File” to mount and open an ISO image.
3. The program will scan the disc and list titles. The main movie is usually the longest title.

Tip: If you only need a portion of the disc (a specific episode or extra), expand the title list and examine durations before selecting.

Step 2 — Choose output format and profile

1. Click the “Profile” drop-down (usually near the bottom).
2. Select “AVI” as the container. Tipard often lists multiple AVI profiles — choose one matching your needs:
   • For general playback, pick a standard AVI profile with MPEG-4 or DivX/Xvid codec.
   • For editing, choose a higher-bitrate or less-compressed AVI profile.
3. Use the search box in the profile menu to quickly find “AVI.”

Bold fact: AVI is a widely supported container compatible with many players and editing tools.

Step 3 — Configure codec, resolution, and audio settings

1. Click the “Settings” or gear icon next to the chosen profile.
2. Adjust video settings:
   • Video codec (e.g., MPEG-4, Xvid, DivX) — choose based on target player or editor.
   • Resolution — keep original DVD resolution (720×480 NTSC, 720×576 PAL) for best quality, or downscale if you need smaller files.
   • Bitrate — higher bitrate improves quality but increases file size. Use variable bitrate (VBR) if available.
   • Frame rate — usually keep at DVD’s original (29.97 or 25 fps).
3. Adjust audio settings:
   • Audio codec (e.g., MP3, AC3, AAC) — MP3 is widely compatible.
   • Sample rate (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) and bitrate (128–256 kbps) balance quality and size.
4. Click OK to save settings.

Step 4 — Edit and trim (optional)

Tipard includes basic editing features if you want to remove scenes, merge titles, add effects, or crop:

1. Select a title and click “Edit” or the scissors/trimmer icon.
2. Trim: set start/end times or drag the sliders to extract a clip.
3. Crop: remove black bars or change aspect ratio.
4. Effects: adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, or apply filters.
5. Watermark: add text/image watermark if required.
6. Confirm edits and return to the main interface.

Tip: Use trimming to split a long movie into smaller parts for easier playback on older devices.

Step 5 — Choose audio/subtitle tracks and output folder

1. In the title list, pick the audio track you want (multiple languages or director’s commentary may be present).
2. Choose a subtitle track or select “No Subtitle” if you prefer none.
3. At the bottom, set the “Destination” folder where the converted AVI will be saved.

Step 6 — Start conversion

1. Confirm all settings and selected titles.
2. Click the “Convert” or “Start” button.
3. A progress bar shows conversion time; Tipard may show estimated remaining time and current CPU/GPU usage.
4. Wait for completion — conversion speed depends on source length, settings, and your PC hardware (CPU/GPU).

Tip: Enable hardware acceleration (if available) in Program Preferences to speed up conversion on supported GPUs.

Step 7 — Verify output and playback

1. When conversion finishes, open the Destination folder.
2. Play the AVI with your preferred media player (VLC, MPC-HC, Windows Media Player with codecs installed).
3. Check video/audio sync, subtitle display, and overall quality.

Troubleshooting common issues

• No main title found or incorrect title selected: rescan disc or try “Full Title List.”
• Audio/video out of sync: try a different frame rate in Settings or re-rip at constant frame rate.
• Ripped AVI won’t play: install a modern player like VLC or choose a different codec profile.
• Conversion very slow: enable hardware acceleration, close other heavy programs, or reduce output bitrate.
• Copy-protected DVDs: Tipard may support many protections, but newer DRM schemes could block ripping. Use the latest program update.

Quick best-practice checklist

• Use the longest title for the main movie.
• Keep original resolution unless you need smaller files.
• Choose an appropriate video codec (MPEG-4/Xvid/DivX) for compatibility.
• Pick MP3 or AC3 audio at 128–256 kbps for balance.
• Enable hardware acceleration when available.
• Verify output in VLC for the broadest compatibility.

If you want, I can write a short step-by-step quick reference (one-page checklist), create sample settings for common targets (smartphone, archive, editing), or provide screenshots with annotated steps.