DVD to DivX/XviD using Gordian Knot

DVD to DivX 3.x using Gordian Knot Advantages : Good compression, even though less advanced compression features are used Better compatibility Disadvantages : DivX 3.x not entirely legal (hacked codec) Outdated - does not have advanced compression features of DivX 5.x Hard to control final file size Click here to continue with DivX 3.x instructions

DVD to DivX 5.x using Gordian Knot Advantages : Great for controlling final file size (eg. for fitting onto one 700 MB CD) More advanced compression features (eg. DivX Pro : multi-pass, bi-directional enc, GMC, Qpel), which may give better compression Completely legal solution Disadvantages : DivX Pro not 100% free (free ad supported version or purchase required) Click here to continue with DivX 5.x instructions

DVD to XviD 1.x using Gordian Knot Advantages : Great for controlling final file size (eg. for fitting onto one 700 MB CD) More advanced compression features (eg. 2-pass, bi-directional enc, GMC, Qpel), which may give better compression Completely legal and open source solution Disadvantages : Less common than DivX XviD slightly harder (less consumer friendly) to configure than DivX Click here to continue with XviD 1.x instructions