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How to Burn Movie to DVD to Play in DVD Players Easily

"I just watched a wonderful movie and I want to burn this great movie to DVD and play it in DVD Player , how should I do ?"

"How do I burn movies to DVD in my Windows 10 computer?"

With the increase in the number of online video streaming sites, downloading movies and videos have become a simple and a quick task. And so many people have the above puzzle. You can always watch these downloaded movies on your PC, but enjoying them on a big screen TV will be an altogether different experience. So if you have a collection of your favorite movies that you have downloaded from YouTube, Torrent or any other site, burn movie to DVD, and play them on any DVD player. As you transfer film to DVD, you also create a collection of your discs and some space on your hard drive is also created for other needed documents. Learn everything about home movies to DVD conversion in the following part of the article.

Part 1. How to Burn Movie to DVD on Windows 10 [Can't Miss]

To burn movies on Windows 10, Wondershare DVD Creator is the best software to use. The DVD movie burning software also supports other Windows OS versions and Mac system. Practically all types and formats of video and image files are supported for hassle-free DVD burning process. The software supports real-time preview and fast burning speed.

Wondershare DVD Creator-Burn Movies to DVD Quickly

  • · Burn movies in any format to DVD/ISO/DVD Folder/Blu-ray DVD.
  • · Built-in video editor gives free to be creative with your movies before burning and use tools like trim, crop, watermarks, and others.
  • · Toolbox to realize functions of ISO to DVD, Data Disc, photo slideshow, DVD to DVD, DVD to video, One-click to burn DVD/Blu-ray Disc, and others.
  • · Offer 100+ free static and dynamic menu templates to make your disc look interesting and professional.
  • · Template customization is also possible with features like creating chapters, adding background image or music, and others.
  • · To ensure that created DVD video fits the player screen, there is an option to select the aspect ratio.
  • · Burn movie to DVD with a fast speed and high-quality output.

Watch Video Tutorial to Learn How to Burn Movies to DVD on Windows 10

Steps to burn movies to DVD on Windows 10 using Wondershare DVD Creator:

Step 1 Run DVD movie burning software and select to create a video DVD.


Launch Wondershare DVD Creator on your PC. Select the Create a DVD Video Disc option from the window.

Run DVD movie burning software

Step 2 Load home videos/movie to movie burning software.

On the Source tab, click + icon on the interface. Search for the movie on your PC and add. Another way is to simply drag and drop the movie. The added movie will be shown as a thumbnail on the right side of the screen.

You can also edit the movie if needed. Click the pencil-like icon on the thumbnail that will open the Video Editor window. Select desired function like crop, trim, watermark, effect, etc. and once done, click OK to save.

Load home videos/movie to movie burning software

Step 3 Choose and customize DVD template.

Move to the Menu tab. From the given template designs on the right of interface, choose the most relevant one for your movie to DVD. To change the aspect ratio of the file, add a background image of music, create chapters and other customization, click the icons at the top of the screen.

Choose and customize DVD template

Step 4 Preview and convert film to DVD.

The Preview tab will allow you to check the created DVD and make changes if needed. Next, as you move to the Burn tab, select Burn to disc option from the Burn Settings pop-up window. Click Burn button at the right-bottom to start burning movies to DVD to play in DVD player.

Convert film to DVD

Looking for an option on how to burn blu-ray movies? Use steps listed above and create a Blu-ray disc as well.

Part 2. How to Burn Home Movies to DVD on Mac

Wondershare DVD Creator for Mac also works as an expert tool to convert movies to DVD on Mac system. Just like its Windows version, multiple formats are supported for burning to DVD disc, DVD folder, or ISO image. There are over 90 dynamic and static DVD templates to choose from. Some of the template categories are Holiday, Vacation, Standard, and Innovation. Create slideshow, edit videos, customize DVD template and let your creativity flow as you transfer movies to DVD using the program.

Steps to convert home movies to DVD using Wondershare DVD Creator for Mac:

Step 1 Open film to DVD transfer services program.

Download, install and then launch Wondershare DVD Creator for Mac on your Mac. You can either Create a New Project or Open an Existing Project.

Open film to DVD transfer services program

Step 2 Import and edit home movies to make DVD movie.

You can directly drag and drop the downloaded or other movies on your Mac to the software interface. Alternatively, click + sign under the Source tab to browse and import the movie file.

All added files will display as thumbnail at the left column. To edit the home videos, click the pencil-like button on the thumbnail and a Video Editor window will open. You can crop/trim/rotate videos, add watermark, subtitle or effects to your home videos, and click OK to confirm.

Edit home videos to make DVD movie

Step 3 Choose DVD menu and customize at film to DVD conversion tool.

Select the Menu tab from the interface. Template designs will appear on the right panel. You can select from the available options to make your DVD more attractive. For template customization, hit the icons upon the real-time preview window to change background image and music, add text, edit thumbnail for your DVD menu.

Choose DVD menu and customize at film to DVD conversion tool

Step 4 Preview and convert home movies to DVD.

To check your DVD creation, move to the Preview tab. Any adjustment can be made by backing to previous steps. Next, click the Burn tab and choose Burn to Disc option. Give a disc label to your creation, select burner, and choose other settings on the window. Finally, hit the Burn button to start the conversion of movies to DVD. It also supports save your creation as ISO files, DVD Folder, and .DVDMedia on your Mac book.

Preview and convert home movies to DVD

Part 3. How to Transfer Film to DVD on Linux

If you use Linux OS and want to burn movies, videos, and other files to DVD, K3b will prove to be the best choice. This is free to use open source movie burning software that facilitates creating audio CD, video DVDs, and data discs. You can also burn ISO image files from DVD discs or rewrite the ISO files to the DVD using the program. There is support for multisession discs and eMovix CDs and DVDs can also be created. Using K3b, you can also rip the video discs in DivX and XviD format. This is a simple yet powerful tool on Linux with all needed functions.

Steps to Convert Movies to DVD on Linux using K3b:

Step 1: Open K3b in your Linux system and click The Further Actions button on the lower pane. Select New Video DVD Project option.

Step 2: Move to the location on your system where AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS directories are present. Drag and drop the directories.

Step 3: Next, insert writeable media in your DVD drive. Click Burn and set any needed parameters or options.

Step 4: Finally, click Burn for converting film into DVD.

Transfer Film to DVD on Linux

Part 4. Tips for Movies to DVD Conversion

There is a long list of software available to burn movies to DVD across different OS and platforms. In order to ensure that you get the desired results from the process, listed below are a few simple tips.

  • Know your movie file:
  • The very first and the most important thing to know your movie file and type. No matter whether you have downloaded the movie from an online streaming site or other sources, know complete details about the same. If you know the file format and codec, size, and others details, DVD burning process will be easy and fast.

  • Know the DVD disc type:
  • There are a number of DVD discs available in the market. While burning a movie to DVD, select a disc according to the size of the movie. Also, know the types of the disc supported by your DVD burning software before buying one.

  • Select right software:
  • With the myriad of options available for DVD movie burning software, selecting one is definitely a difficult task. After reviewing the top software’s select the one that best matches up to your requirements. Though free to use programs are light on pockets, but they have very basic functionalities and can also compromise on the quality. So if you want high-quality disc with advanced options, go for professional software like Wondershare DVD Creator.

  • Features in a good DVD burning software:

Except burning movies to DVD , Each movie maker to DVD burning tool comes packed with the different set of features and functions. Though you can pick the program of your choice, there are some features which must be considered for creating a professional looking DVD. Good DVD burning software must support all file types and formats. Option to create Blu-ray disc in addition to DVD is definitely an added advantage. Go for the program that allows selecting your DVD menu templates and also gives you the freedom to customize the same. Option to create chapters, fast burning speed, preview option, and intuitive interface are some other features to be considered.

Wondershare DVD Creator-Burn Movies to DVD Quickly

  • · Burn movies in any format to DVD/ISO/DVD Folder/Blu-ray DVD.
  • · Built-in video editor gives free to be creative with your movies before burning and use tools like trim, crop, watermarks, and others.
  • · Toolbox to realize functions of ISO to DVD, Data Disc, photo slideshow, DVD to DVD, DVD to video, One-click to burn DVD/Blu-ray Disc, and others.
  • · Offer 100+ free static and dynamic menu templates to make your disc look interesting and professional.
  • · Template customization is also possible with features like creating chapters, adding background image or music, and others.
  • · To ensure that created DVD video fits the player screen, there is an option to select the aspect ratio.
  • · Burn movie to DVD with a fast speed and high-quality output.

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