iMpeg Converter is a powerful, splendid and simple to use application for AVI to VCD, AVI to DVD and AVI to SVCD video converting. In fact, it doesn't limit its video source to only AVI but almost all video formats (as long as the Windows media player can play) to what you need on TV play.
iMpeg Converter Main Features:
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 export
Ultra-high quality; additional quality enhancements in version 1.4
Two-pass encoding
Pentium? 4 optimizations and other speed enhancements
Support for multiple processors and Intel? Hyper-Threading Technology
QuickTime import
WAV audio export
Smart rendering
Enhanced scaling for ultra-high quality
Enhanced deinterlacing for improved quality
Powerful cropping and scaling
Image flip
Enhanced DirectShow import module supporting a wide variety of formats
Multi-layered interface with easy and advanced options
Presets for DVD, Video CD and Super Video CD
Support for custom presets
Convenient hotkeys for many functions