SimpleDivX

SimpleDivX is a simple program which allows you to convert DVDs to the AVI format.
The interface of the tool consists of a standard window in which you can navigate back and forth a few tabs.
So, you can specify the input file by using the file browser (the "drag and drop" method is not supported), as well as select all files or only the main movie.
You can view the resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, video format, movie length and chapters of the respective video.
Additionally, you can configure video options when it comes to the source formats, frames per seconds, deinterlace, auto cropping and resizing (or custom output format) and frame options (e.g. open VOB bitstream at LBA).
Moreover, you can allow SimpleDivX  to create and check the audio, select the language and the audio format (MP3, AC3, OGG), as well as change audio bitrate and conversion settings.
Furthermore, you can create a 1-pass or 2-pass video file with MP3 audio, choose your preferred codecs, change bitrate and file options (e.g. get time from movie), create subtitles using VobSub and select the movie container format (AVI, OGM, MKV, MP4).
Last but not least, you can name your project, set its temporary and output folder, split the total file, switch from normal to batch mode, shut down the computer when the task is completed, set video encoding and disk read/write priority, and more.
The program uses a low quantity of system resources and completes a task in a reasonable amount of time. It didn't display any errors during our tests and the image and sound quality of the output file is very good. A help file is not available.
All in all, SimpleDivX is a very good program for DVD-to-AVI conversion. It simply needs to improve itself when it comes to the interface. Otherwise, we strongly recommend it to all users.