Xilisoft DVD Creator
Xilisoft DVD Creator converts video files into DVDs for home viewing.
What Xilisoft DVD Creator is
Xilisoft DVD Creator converts video files into DVDs for home viewing. It can burn a disc or save the result as a DVD folder or ISO image. The software accepts formats including H.264, MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, MPEG, MTS, and M2TS, and lists support for DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-5, and DVD-9. Editing tools can clip or merge segments, crop frames, adjust image effects, and add subtitles, watermarks, or audio tracks. Menu templates let users add background images or music and arrange chapters. The product page lists support for up to 32 SRT subtitle files, while its FAQ describes a limit of eight subtitles in the list and up to eight audio tracks per video. It runs on Windows and macOS and offers a free trial. Pricing is listed from $39.95 one-time; a separate plan is shown at $27.97, paid once. The FAQ lists older Windows versions, a recordable DVD drive, and at least 10 GB for temporary files.
Good
- Burns discs or saves DVD folders and ISO images
- Includes video editing and menu tools
- Supports multiple listed DVD disc formats
- Offers a free trial
Watch out
- No free plan
- Requires a recordable DVD drive
- FAQ lists Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or Windows 7
- Requires at least 10 GB for temporary files
Who it suits
It suits users who want to author DVDs from video files, edit clips, and customize menus or subtitles. Check the listed system requirements if you plan to use it on Windows.
Verdict
Xilisoft DVD Creator combines video conversion, basic editing, menu customization, and several DVD output options. Its stated Windows requirements are dated, so confirm compatibility before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Xilisoft DVD Creator's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Xilisoft DVD Creator | $27.97, paid once | DVD Creator license · 30-day money-back guarantee · One-time purchase; billing frequency not stated |
The facts
Each one read from Xilisoft DVD Creator's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio track limit
- The product’s FAQ says users can add up to eight audio tracks to a video.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Disc support
- Listed disc formats include DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-5, and DVD-9.checked 8 Oct 2001
- DVD menus
- It provides menu templates and lets users add background pictures or music and arrange chapters.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Input formats
- Listed inputs include H.264, MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, MPEG, MTS, and M2TS.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Output options
- It can burn video to DVD discs or save it as a DVD folder or ISO image.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- Xilisoft’s privacy policy says it collects personal information during activities such as purchases, product registration, downloads, and support contacts.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- The software converts video files into DVDs for home viewing.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security and purchase claims
- The product page labels its download “100% Virus Free,” describes online payment as secure, and advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Subtitle limit
- The product page says it supports up to 32 subtitle files in SRT format.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Subtitle limit in FAQ
- The product’s FAQ says users can add up to eight subtitles to the list.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- Xilisoft lists support by email and says it aims to reply within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.checked 8 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The FAQ lists Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or Windows 7, a recordable DVD drive, and at least 10 GB for temporary files.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Video editing
- It can clip and merge video segments, crop frames, adjust image effects, and add subtitles, watermarks, and audio tracks.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial download
- The product page offers free downloads, including 32-bit and 64-bit download links.checked 8 Oct 2001
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