Honest Technology#s MPEG Encoder 5.0 is the best tool for converting and compressing AVI, DV-AVI, DivX & MPEG-4 files to MPEG-1and MPEG-2 formats (including VCD, SVCD & DVD). MPEG Encoder 5.0 guarantees the highest quality encoding yet remains the easiest to use program in the industry. Very powerful and elegant, it handles predefined profiles ranging from Internet Low Bandwidth (200Kbps) to HP@HL (100Mbps, 60frame/sec). Features include: - Faster encoding speed and improved video quality. - WMV (Version 9) and AVI output support. - DirectShow support. Most files that are playable with Media Player can be converted.

honestech MPEG Encoder is the Shareware version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around  49USD.