Burn a DVD: Easy to follow guide
Do you have videos, music, images or data which you would like to store in DVD format and don’t know how to go about it? Here is a step by step guide on how to burn a dvd.
Where to start
The first step would be to compile the videos, images or data which you want to burn. It is important to check with the dvd burning program you are using to make sure that the compiled videos, music, data or images are within the burn limit size.
Where can you get a DVD burining program?
More than often you already have a dvd burning program installed in your computer. If you do not have one, you can easily download a dvd burner from online sites.
How to begin the burning process
You will have to open up the dvd burning program to initiate the burning process. The programs are designed to make the dvd burning process user friendly.
The program will prompt you to select the files you want to burn and lead you to the next step once you have selected the files. Some programs allow burning of only the same file types while others can allow you to burn a dvd with mixed file types. The program will also alert you if you have exceeded the size limit. When you are ready to begin the burning process the program will prompt you to load a blank dvd to your dvde drive. After loading the dvd you will simply wait for the burning process to end and you will have your video, music, images or data in dvd format.
Why would you need to burn a dvd?
There are several reasons why you may need to burn a dvd. The most common is for storage purposes. Most people would want to store their files in other mediums for added back up. You could also need to duplicate an existing dvd since they have the tendency to easily get damaged from scratches. Having your files in dvd format makes portability easier and you can access and transfer the files by simply loading the dvd on any computer with a dvd drive. A dvd can also be played on conventional dvd players other than computer systems.
Storing dvds
Make sure that your dvds are well stored to increase their durability. Store your dvds in dvd sleeves to protect them further from the likelihood of damage from scratches
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