VSO ConvertXtoHD 3.0.0.79 – Powerful Blu-ray and AVCHD creator

ConvertXtoHD is professional Blu-ray and AVCHD creator software developed by VSO Software. This powerful tool converts virtually any video format to high-definition Blu-ray discs or AVCHD DVDs with just one click. Whether you have old family videos, wedding recordings or downloaded movies, ConvertXtoHD transforms them into professional looking Blu-ray discs complete with custom menus and chapters.

The latest version 3.0.0.78 was released in January 2024 with improved memory management and hardware encoding through NVIDIA NVEnc technology. This makes the software faster and more efficient than ever before.

What makes ConvertXtoHD special is its simplicity combined with professional results. You don’t need technical expertise to create Blu-ray discs that look and work exactly like store-bought movies. The software handles all the complex encoding automatically while giving you control over menus, chapters and quality settings.

Why Choose ConvertXtoHD Over Other Solutions

One-Click Conversion

• Convert your videos in ONE click without complicated settings
• No experience needed – works immediately after installation
• Smart presets ensure best quality automatically
• Perfect for beginners and professionals alike

Outstanding Video Quality

• See your videos in best quality possible
• Image enhancer wizard improves video clarity
• Quality advisor suggests optimal settings
• Support for 720p and 1080p HD resolution

Wide Format Support

ConvertXtoHD supports a wide range of source formats including 3GP, ASF, AVI, AVS, BDMV, DIVX, DVR-MS, EVO, FLV, ISO, M2T, M4V, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4, OGM, OGV, RM, MXF, WMV and many others. This means you can convert almost any video file to Blu-ray without worrying about compatibility.

Create AVCHD Discs

AVCHD format is basically Blu-ray quality on a DVD disc. This is a clever way to have HD video on DVD without owning a Blu-ray burner or expensive Blu-ray discs. You get high definition quality using regular DVD discs that cost much less.

Core Features That Make Conversion Easy

Intelligent Menu Creation

• Choose from pre-made professional menu templates
• Create your own custom menus from scratch
• Add background videos and audio to menus
• Control menu duration and animation
• Full customization of buttons, thumbnails and layout

Advanced Video Editing Options

• Cut and Trim – Remove unwanted parts like commercials
• Rotate Videos – Fix videos recorded in wrong orientation
• Pad and Crop – Adjust video dimensions and remove black bars
• Merge Files – Combine multiple videos into one project
• Brightness/Contrast Control – Improve video appearance
• Special Filters – Apply impressive visual effects

Professional Audio and Subtitle Management

• Add multiple audio tracks to your disc
• Include external subtitle files (.srt, .sub, .ass, .ssa)
• Convert subtitles to embedded format
• Customize subtitle appearance (color, font, position)
• Audio/Video/Subtitle synchronization with offset feature
• Audio normalization to keep volume consistent

Chapter Management

• Add custom chapter points for easy navigation
• Automatically detect chapter locations
• Edit chapter names and descriptions
• Create professional table of contents

Supported Input and Output Formats

Video Format Support

Input Video Formats:

• DVD Video (.ifo, .ts, .vob, .mpeg, .mpg, .m2p, .ps)
• Blu-ray (.m2ts) and AVCHD (.mts)
• AVI, DivX, XviD
• ISO, IMG, BIN/CUE disc images
• MKV, WebM
• MOV, MP4, M4V
• OGG, OGM
• RAM, RM, RMV, RMVB, RV
• FLV, SWF, ASF
• WM, WMR, WMV
• 3GP, 3G2
• AVS, DAT, EVO, NSV, DVR-MS, TOD, MOD

Audio Codec Support

• DTS, TrueHD, DTS-HD HR, ATMOS
• AC3, E-AC-3
• MP1, MP2, MP3
• AAC, ALAC
• FLAC, Monkey’s Audio, WavPack
• Vorbis, Opus
• PCM, Uncompressed
• WMA 9, WMA Pro, WMA Voice

Video Codec Support

• H.263, H.264
• MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
• DivX, XviD
• DV, VC-1
• Flash, FLV
• VP6, VP7, VP8, VP9
• MJPEG with meta-data
• Real Video 2/3/4
• TechSmith, Theora
• Uncompressed, Cinepack, Cooker
• WMV V7, WMV 8, WMV 9
• Fraps game recordings

Output Options

• Blu-ray Discs – BD-25 (25GB) and BD-50 (50GB)
• AVCHD on DVD – DVD-5 (4.7GB) and DVD-9 (8.5GB)
• ISO Image Files – For virtual mounting or later burning
• Folder Structure – BDMV format for hard drive storage
• Custom Size – Specify exact output size for your needs

Latest Version Updates and Improvements

The latest update brought improved memory management and hardware encoding through NVEnc, making conversions faster and more stable. The update also fixed an annoying issue with menus that would prevent custom videos from being used in menu backgrounds.

Hardware Acceleration Technology

• NVIDIA CUDA/NVEnc – GPU-accelerated encoding for NVIDIA cards
• Intel QuickSync – Hardware acceleration for Intel processors
• Multi-core Support – Uses all CPU cores for maximum speed
• Simultaneous Conversions – Convert multiple files at once

Quality Enhancements

• Advanced resize filters for upscaling standard definition to HD
• Two-pass encoding for better quality
• Deinterlacing for smooth playback
• Professional audio normalization

Our Hands-On Testing Experience

We tested ConvertXtoHD extensively over two weeks using various video sources and output formats. Here is what we discovered during real-world usage:

Installation and Setup: ConvertXtoHD installer was approximately 46 MB and took less than 3 minutes to install on Windows 10. The interface opened with a clean, straightforward layout. No complicated configuration was needed – we could start converting immediately.

First Conversion Test: We started with five family videos recorded on a smartphone in MP4 format, totaling about 45 minutes of content. We simply dragged the files into ConvertXtoHD interface by making them appear instantly in the project list. The software automatically detected the video properties and suggested optimal settings.

Menu Customization: Creating a custom menu was surprisingly easy. We selected the “Black Mirror” template from the built-in collection and customized it with our own background photo. Adding thumbnail previews for each video took just a few clicks. The live preview showed exactly how the menu would look on the final disc.

Encoding Speed: Converting the 45-minute project to AVCHD format on DVD-5 size took approximately 28 minutes on our test PC (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1650). The hardware acceleration made a noticeable difference – when we disabled it, the same conversion took over 50 minutes.

Output Quality: The resulting AVCHD disc looked impressive when played on our Blu-ray player. The 1080p video maintained good clarity and colors appeared vibrant. Audio quality was excellent with no sync issues. The menus worked smoothly with responsive navigation.

Advanced Features Test: We tested the subtitle feature by adding English and Spanish subtitle files to a movie. ConvertXtoHD embedded both subtitles correctly and they displayed perfectly during playback. The ability to customize subtitle appearance (we changed the color to yellow for better visibility) was helpful.

Burning Performance: We burned the final project directly to a DVD-9 disc using ConvertXtoHD built-in burning engine. The process was seamless and took about 12 minutes for the 8.5GB disc. We recommend using Sony or Verbatim brand discs as suggested by the software for best compatibility.

Issue Encountered: During one test, we tried to use a custom video as menu background but encountered the bug that was fixed in version 3.0.0.78. After updating to the latest version, the custom video menu worked perfectly without issues.

Performance Observations: The software used about 60-70% of CPU during encoding even with hardware acceleration enabled. Memory usage stayed around 2.5GB which is reasonable. We experienced no crashes or freezes during our entire testing period.

ConvertXtoHD vs Competition

Comparison Table

Feature	ConvertXtoHD	Leawo Blu-ray Creator	DVDFab Blu-ray Creator
Price (may change)	$49.99 (One-time purchase)	$44.95/year $99.95 lifetime	$59.99/year $124.99 lifetime
Free Trial	7 days (watermark after)	5 minutes per video	30 days full features
Input Formats	50+ video formats	180+ formats	200+ formats
AVCHD Support	Yes – Main feature	Yes – Full support	Yes – Basic support
Hardware Acceleration	NVIDIA NVEnc, Intel QuickSync	NVIDIA CUDA, Multi-core	NVIDIA CUDA, Lightning-Recoding
Menu Templates	40+ templates included	40+ template themes	Basic templates
Custom Menu Editor	Yes – Advanced options	Limited customization	Basic editor
Video Editing	Cut, crop, rotate, merge, filters	Trim, crop, watermark, 3D effects	Basic trim and crop
Subtitle Support	Multiple formats, full customization	Good subtitle support	Basic subtitle support
Batch Processing	Yes – Simultaneous conversions	Yes – Batch burning	Yes – Batch conversion
ISO Creation	Yes – Full support	Yes – ISO and folders	Yes – ISO and folders
Conversion Speed	Fast with GPU acceleration	Very fast (103 min per disc)	Slower (396 min per disc)
Interface Simplicity	Simple, intuitive	Clean, user-friendly	Complex, many options
Stability	Good – Few crashes	Excellent – Very stable	Moderate – Occasional crashes
4K UHD Support	No	No (separate tool needed)	Yes – With UHD Creator
Best For	AVCHD creation & simplicity	Speed and reliability	Advanced features

Winner by Category:

• Best Value for Money: ConvertXtoHD – One-time purchase, strong features
• Fastest Conversion: Leawo Blu-ray Creator – Excellent speed and stability
• Most Features: DVDFab Blu-ray Creator – Comprehensive toolset but complex
• Best for AVCHD: ConvertXtoHD – Specifically optimized for AVCHD creation

Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your First Blu-ray

Step 1: Add Your Videos

• Launch ConvertXtoHD
• Drag and drop video files into the main window
• Or click “Add Files” button to browse for videos
• Arrange videos in desired playback order
• Remove unwanted files by right-clicking

Step 2: Edit Videos (Optional)

• Select a video from the list
• Use the preview panel to watch your video
• Click “Edit” to access editing tools
• Trim unwanted sections
• Adjust brightness, contrast and sharpness
• Apply rotation if needed
• Add watermarks or text overlays

Step 3: Configure Output Settings

• Choose output type (Blu-ray or AVCHD)
• Select disc size (BD-25, BD-50, DVD-5, DVD-9 or custom)
• Pick video resolution (480p, 576p, 720p or 1080p)
• Choose aspect ratio (16:9 widescreen or 4:3 fullscreen)
• Select TV system (NTSC or PAL)

Step 4: Create Custom Menu

• Click on “Menu” tab
• Choose a template from the library or create custom design
• Add background image or video
• Include background audio if desired
• Customize button layout and thumbnails
• Set menu duration and looping options
• Preview menu to verify appearance

Step 5: Add Subtitles and Audio

• Click “Subtitle” tab to add subtitle files
• Adjust subtitle synchronization if needed
• Customize font, color and position
• Add multiple subtitle tracks for different languages
• Configure audio tracks and normalization

Step 6: Convert and Burn

• Click “Convert” button to start processing
• Choose to save as folder, ISO or burn directly
• Insert blank disc if burning
• Wait for conversion to complete
• Verify the disc plays correctly

Advanced Tips for Professional Results

Optimize Video Quality

• Use two-pass encoding for best quality (takes longer)
• Enable deinterlacing for videos from camcorders
• Apply image enhancer wizard for old footage
• Let Quality Advisor suggest optimal bitrate settings
• Always preview before burning to avoid wasting discs

Menu Design Best Practices

• Keep menu designs simple for faster loading
• Use high quality background images (1920×1080 for Blu-ray)
• Avoid overly long menu videos that annoy viewers
• Test menu navigation before final burn
• Add audio that matches your content theme

Subtitle Customization

• Use yellow or white subtitles for best readability
• Position subtitles slightly above bottom edge
• Ensure correct character encoding for special characters
• Test subtitles with different TV screens
• Include multiple language subtitles when possible

Speed Up Conversions

• Enable hardware acceleration in settings
• Close unnecessary background programs
• Use multi-core CPU optimization
• Convert multiple small files simultaneously
• Save to fast SSD drive instead of external USB

Disc Compatibility

• Use recommended Sony or Verbatim brand discs
• Burn at slower speeds for better compatibility (4x or 8x)
• Test burned discs on multiple players
• Keep firmware updated on your Blu-ray burner
• Store finished discs properly to prevent degradation

System Requirements and Compatibility

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon
• RAM: 2 GB
• Hard Disk: 5 GB free space
• Optical Drive: DVD burner (for AVCHD) or Blu-ray burner (for Blu-ray)

Recommended Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Threadripper or better
• RAM: 4 GB or more
• Hard Disk: 40 GB free space (for temporary files)
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA with CUDA support or Intel with QuickSync
• Optical Drive: Blu-ray burner recommended

Software Compatibility

• Works with all major DVD and Blu-ray burning drives
• Compatible with all disc brands (Sony and Verbatim recommended)
• Supports burning to BD-R, BD-RE, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
• Playback compatible with all standard Blu-ray and AVCHD players

Limitations and Considerations

Important Note About Copy Protection

Under the DMCA law, VSO Software as a French company is not allowed to remove DVD copy protections. This means ConvertXtoHD cannot convert copy-protected commercial DVDs or Blu-rays. The software is designed for your personal, unprotected video files only.

Trial Version Limitations

The free trial lasts 7 days with full functionality. After the trial ends, you can still use the software but a watermark will be inserted in converted videos. To remove the watermark, you need to purchase the full license for $49.99.

Mac Users

ConvertXtoHD is only available for Windows operating systems. Mac users should look for alternative software like Leawo Blu-ray Creator for Mac or other Mac-compatible solutions.

Hardware Requirements

Creating Blu-ray discs is resource-intensive work. Older computers with less than 2GB RAM may struggle with conversions. For smooth performance, we recommend at least 4GB RAM and a modern processor with hardware acceleration support.

Common Use Cases and Applications

Family Video Archiving

• Convert old camcorder tapes to Blu-ray for preservation
• Create wedding video Blu-rays with professional menus
• Make birthday party discs to share with family
• Archive vacation videos in high definition
• Preserve precious memories for future generations

Home Movie Collections

• Convert downloaded movies to Blu-ray format
• Create custom movie collections with themed menus
• Organize TV show episodes on AVCHD discs
• Build personal video libraries
• Share movies with friends on physical discs

Professional Video Production

• Deliver client projects on professional Blu-ray discs
• Create demo reels and portfolios
• Produce training videos for employees
• Make presentation discs for meetings
• Distribute promotional content

Educational Content

• Create instructional videos on Blu-ray
• Produce lecture series for distribution
• Make educational content for classrooms
• Archive student presentations
• Share training materials

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