BDtoAVCHD 3.1.9

The software outputs a ready-to-burn folder structure compatible with most Blu-Ray players, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 consoles.

AVCHD format delivers 1080p high-definition video on standard DVD media, making it the most practical solution for archiving your movie collection without expensive Blu-Ray blanks.

Why Choose BDtoAVCHD?

BDtoAVCHD eliminates the complexity typically associated with video transcoding.

Unlike multi-step workflows requiring HandBrake configurations and separate muxing tools, BDtoAVCHD handles the entire conversion process automatically.

The software includes integrated x264 and x265/HEVC encoders, removing the need for external codec installations like avisynth or ffdshow.

Core Features

Automatic Source Detection: Select your BDMV folder or Blu-Ray root directory, and BDtoAVCHD automatically identifies the main movie file from multiple .m2ts streams.

The software extracts complete metadata including audio tracks, subtitles, chapter markers, and language information.

Smart Bitrate Calculation: The built-in calculator determines optimal video bitrate to fill your target disc capacity (DVD5, DVD9, BD-25, or custom sizes) to 99-100%, maximizing quality within available space.

Audio Processing: BDtoAVCHD handles audio conversion automatically, transforming PCM to AC3, extracting DTS Core from DTS-HD Master Audio, and preserving original audio delays for perfect lip sync.

For advanced audio workflows, consider tsMuxeR for additional muxing options.

3D Support: Convert 3D Blu-Ray content to side-by-side (SBS) or top-and-bottom (TAB) formats for playback on 3D TVs.

MVC encoding support shrinks 3D Blu-Ray to BD25/BD9 using Intel Quick Sync hardware acceleration.

MKV Output: Beyond AVCHD, export directly to MKV container with or without video recoding.

For ripping Blu-Ray to MKV without re-encoding, MakeMKV offers a streamlined alternative.

Workflow Integration

BDtoAVCHD works seamlessly with complementary tools in your media workflow:

• Source Preparation: Use Xreveal or DVDFab to decrypt protected Blu-Ray discs before processing.
• Disc Burning: Burn the output AVCHD folder structure using ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, or CDBurnerXP.
• Playback Testing: Verify converted files with VLC Media Player, MPC-BE, or MPC-HC.
• Advanced Encoding: For more encoding control, explore VidCoder or check our StaxRip encoding guide.

Batch Processing and Queue Management

The queue system allows programming multiple conversions that execute automatically.

Add new jobs while others process, making overnight batch encoding practical for large movie collections. Each job can target different output formats and sizes.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7/8/10/11.
• Java: Required for BDSup2Sub subtitle processing (not included).
• Processor: 64-bit recommended for x264/x265 encoding performance.
• RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB+ recommended for faster encoding.

What's New in BDtoAVCHD 3.1.9

The latest release addresses Windows 11 hybrid processor compatibility, ensuring proper P-core utilization during video encoding instead of defaulting to efficiency cores when minimized. Additional updates include:

• Fixed conversion failures with EAC3 audio containing delays in MKV sources.
• Updated x264 encoder to version 165.3222.
• Updated x265 encoder to version 4.1+190.
• Refreshed IMDb scraper for metadata retrieval.

Alternative Tools

For different backup scenarios, consider these complementary applications:

• BD Rebuilder for Blu-Ray-to-Blu-Ray compression.
• AutoGK for automated DVD ripping.
• DVDFab for comprehensive disc copying.
• AnyDVD for on-the-fly disc decryption.

Download BDtoAVCHD Free

BDtoAVCHD provides a straightforward solution for converting Blu-Ray movies to playable AVCHD discs without complex configuration.

The software receives regular updates and remains completely free for personal use.