Roxio Easy Video Copy & Convert: Best Settings for Quality and Size

Convert and Copy DVDs Fast with Roxio Easy Video Copy & Convert

What it does

• Capture: Import video from DVDs, camcorders, VCRs (via Roxio capture hardware) or existing digital files.
• Convert: Transcode to common formats (H.264/AVC, MPEG‑2) for devices, web, or archival ISO.
• Burn: Create DVDs with menus and chapters or burn ISO images to disc.
• Edit & enhance: Trim, split, stabilize, adjust color/lighting, remove noise, add titles/transitions and menus (MyDVD integration).
• Hardware acceleration: Uses modern Intel/NVIDIA acceleration for faster rendering on supported systems.

Typical workflow (fast path)

1. Connect source (DVD drive, camcorder, VCR via capture device).
2. Import or capture footage.
3. Trim/split and apply quick enhancements if needed.
4. Choose output: DVD (with menus/chapters), ISO, or digital file (H.264/MPEG‑2).
5. Select quality/size presets and hardware acceleration.
6. Burn to disc or export file.

Performance tips to speed the process

• Use a USB 3.0 port and a fast internal/external drive for reads/writes.
• Enable hardware acceleration in settings.
• Choose device-optimized presets instead of custom bitrate tweaking.
• Split long captures across multiple discs or create ISO to burn later.
• Close other CPU/GPU‑heavy apps during rendering.

System requirements & compatibility (summary)

• Windows 7–11 (MyDVD needs 64‑bit). Mac versions available for recent macOS (M1/Intel).
• Internet required for installation/updates.
• USB port for Roxio capture device.
• Common input: RCA/S‑Video and audio (use S‑Video when possible for better quality).
• Output: DVD, ISO, MPEG‑2, H.264.

Common issues & quick fixes

• No video/audio on capture: check cables, use correct input selection, update drivers.
• Choppy capture: try different USB port (prefer USB 3.0), reduce background CPU load.
• Poor quality after convert: use higher bitrate preset or capture via S‑Video instead of composite RCA.
• Burning errors: verify disc type, update firmware, create ISO first then burn.

Sources: Roxio product pages (Easy VHS to DVD / Easy Video tools) and official FAQs.