Alternatives to DeVeDe
- Consider DVD Flick. DVD Flick is a powerful DVD authoring program that turns your video files into a DVD suitable for playback in DVD players. Use this program if you are looking for free software that supports the same types of files and video and audio codecs as DeVeDe. Download DVD Flick to use as is, or feel free to modify and redistribute it. According to the DVD Flick homepage, this software contains no adware or spyware and may be used without any limitations.
There is also DVDStyler, which can create and burn DVD videos suitable for most DVD players. Expect this software to support many of the same audio and video formats as DeVeDe, including DivX, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Xvid, MP2 and MP3. Use DVDStyler to experience special features such as DVD scripting and interactive DVD menus. Download this open-source sofware to use as is, or modify it as desired.
If you're looking for simplicity, try Xilisoft AVI to DVD Converter. Expect this software to create high-quality DVDs from video formats such as AVI, DivX and MPEG. Use the background templates included with this software to create customized DVD menus for any type of DVD. Be aware that the free version of Xilisoft AVI to DVD Converter displays a small watermark on the top screen of your DVD movies. According to Download.com, this software supports many disc types, including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. - Although DeVeDe is free open-source software that can be modified to meet your needs, you may consider purchasing DVD authoring software that provides additional features not included in the standard version of DeVeDe. TopTenReviews.com provides detailed reviews and comparisons of some of the best DVD authoring programs on the market.
Consider purchasing DVD MovieFactory to author your DVDs. As of January 2010, this program is the highest rated and least expensive software on TopTenReviews.com. Top Ten Reviews also named this DVD authoring software the most versatile and easiest to use. Use this software if you want the ability to create DVDs with interactive menus, slideshows and automatic chaptering; import and capture video directly from your TV, VHS tapes or camcorder; add background music, voice-overs and text overlays to DVD movies; create menus using included templates; and auto-fix minor problems with photos. Expect this software to support the same input formats as DeVeDe while offering additional output formats such as Blu-ray, Widescreen and DVD-/+R Dual Layer. Be aware that as of January 2010, DVD MovieFactory is only available for Windows XP and Vista.
