Do you have a family vacation video that's too big to share via email? Maybe you want to have a digital copy of your video that you can watch on a DVD player. This wikiHow teaches you how to burn or copy videos to a DVD using the Burn app for MacOS and Ashampoo's Burning Studio for Windows. You can also learn how to use the computer's built-in program to create a data DVD (the file or video data can only be watched on a computer).
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Method 1 of 5: Creating a Video DVD Using Ashampoo (Windows)
Step 1. Prepare a blank DVD
First, you need a blank disc to copy the videos. You can buy blank DVDs from audio or electronic equipment stores for under 10 thousand rupiahs per disc (or around 100 thousand rupiahs per pack of 10).
- There are two DVD variants available to choose from by size: 4 GB and 8 GB. Usually, a 4GB DVD is sufficient for an hour and a half video/movie. For longer durations, you may need to use an 8 GB DVD.
- Use this method if you want to watch videos playing a DVD player and have a computer with Windows 10, 8, or 7 operating system.
Step 2. Insert a blank DVD into the computer's CD/DVD drive
The drive is usually in the front of the central control unit (CPU) body or the side of the laptop, depending on the make and model of the computer. Press the button on the drive to open the tray and place the disc inside.
If your computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive (eg netbook), you can use an external CD/DVD drive that can be purchased from a computer or electrical supply store for around 250 thousand rupiah. You don't need to install any program. Just plug the drive into the computer's USB port. After that, you can start using it right away
Step 3. Download Burning Studio from
When you click the button “ Download ” in blue on the right side of the page, you will be redirected to another page while the program is downloading. Run the downloaded.exe file to install Ashampoo's Burning Studio.
Step 4. Open Burning Studio
If the program doesn't open immediately after installation, you can open it manually from the “Start” menu.
Step 5. Hover over the Burn Data option
This menu is on the left side of the program window. Another menu will open on the right side of the window.
Step 6. Click New Disc
Usually, this option is the first choice on the menu. Once clicked, a new window will open.
Step 7. Click the plus sign (+) icon
This icon is on the right side of the program window. A file browsing window will open after that.
Step 8. Open the video storage folder and click the file you want to add
You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking the files.
Step 9. Click Add
It's in the lower-right corner of the file browsing window.
Step 10. Click and select the recording/copying destination in the "Writer Settings" section
Select a blank DVD location/drive.
Step 11. Click Write DVD
The burning/copying process will start. You can see a progress bar at the top of the screen. This bar indicates the video burning/copying process, and displays a system message if an error occurs (eg the file cannot be burned or copied to a DVD).
A pop-up window will be displayed once the process is complete. You can click " Ok " and " Exit ” to close the program.
Method 2 of 5: Create a Video DVD Using Burn (Mac)
Step 1. Prepare a blank DVD
First, you need a blank disc to copy the videos. You can buy blank DVDs from audio or electronics supply stores for under 10 thousand rupiah per disc (or around 100 thousand rupiah per pack of 10).
- There are two DVD variants available to choose from by size: 4 GB and 8 GB. Usually, a 4GB DVD is sufficient for an hour and a half video/movie. For longer durations, you may need to use an 8 GB DVD.
- Use this method if you want to watch videos play a DVD player and have a computer with a Mac operating system.
Step 2. Insert a blank DVD into the computer's CD/DVD drive
The drive is either on the front of the CPU body, or on the side of the laptop or monitor, depending on the computer/laptop model you're using. Insert the disc into the drive. Usually, the computer will pull it automatically.
If your computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive (e.g. a netbook or some Mac models), you can use an external CD/DVD drive, which can be purchased from a computer or electronics supply store for around $250. You don't need to install any program. Just plug the drive into the computer's USB port. After that, you can start using it right away
Step 3. Download Burn from
With this program, you can copy files and documents from your computer to a blank DVD.
- You can see a green download button on the right side of the page. Once downloaded, double-click the file to complete the installation process. Usually, you need to drag the downloaded files to the “Applications” folder.
- You may need to allow app downloads from any source. This permission can be set from the menu “System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” > “General”.
Step 4. Run Burn
You can find this yellow and black application icon in the “Applications” folder in the Finder window.
Step 5. Click Videos
This tab is at the top of the app window, next to the “Audio” option.
Type the desired name for the DVD in the text field provided. You can use alphanumeric characters when naming discs
Step 6. Click the drop-down button next to the “Disc Name” column
With this option, you can specify the type of CD to burn.
Step 7. Select DVD-Video
With this format, DVDs can be played as regular DVDs.
Step 8. Click the Burn menu and select Preferences.
The "Burn" menu is in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Step 9. Click Videos
This tab is at the top of the window, in line with the " General ", " Burner ", " Data ", " Audio ", and " Advanced " options.
Click the “Region” drop-down menu and select “NTSC” from the list. The file format will be applied to the DVD that will be created so that the DVD player can read and play the disc. Press the red button in the upper-left corner of the “Options” window to close the window
Step 10. Locate the video file's storage directory in the Finder, then drag and drop the file into the Burn window
You will need to wait a while while Burn loads the video file.
If the “Incompatible file” prompt or message is displayed when you move the video file to the Burn window, click the “ Convert " on command. The video file will be converted to a format the program recognizes.
Step 11. Click Burn
It's in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- In the next window, select the right copy speed for burning the DVD. Click the “Speed” drop-down list and select “4x.” With this option, the video will be copied to the DVD at an average speed, without compromising or compromising the quality. In general, the slower the selected speed, the better the copy quality. While “4x” isn't the fastest speed, it's the most popular option. Click the button again Burn ” to start the DVD burning process.
- Once the process is complete, a DVD shortcut icon will be displayed on the desktop.
Method 3 of 5: Creating a Data DVD Through Windows 10
Step 1. Prepare a blank DVD
First, you need a blank disc to copy the videos. You can buy blank DVDs from audio or electronic equipment stores for under 10 thousand rupiahs per disc (or around 100 thousand rupiahs per pack of 10).
- Follow this method if you want to save a video file to a DVD, but don't plan on watching it on a DVD player. You can still watch videos on a computer with a DVD-ROM drive by inserting the DVD and double-clicking the video file.
- There are two DVD variants available to choose from by size: 4 GB and 8 GB. Usually, a 4GB DVD is sufficient for an hour and a half video/movie. For longer durations, you may need to use an 8 GB DVD.
Step 2. Insert a blank DVD into the computer's CD/DVD drive
The drive is either on the front of the CPU body, or on the side of the laptop or monitor, depending on the computer/laptop model you're using. Press the button on the drive to open the tray and insert the disc into it.
If your computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive (eg netbook), you can use an external CD/DVD drive which can be purchased from a computer or electronics supply store for around 250 thousand rupiah. You don't need to install any program. Just plug the drive into the computer's USB port. After that, you can start using it right away
Step 3. Click Burn
After inserting the DVD into the drive, a small “auto-run” window will appear on the desktop asking you what action you want to select for the DVD. Click " Burn " After that, the “Burn a disc” window will be displayed.
- If the “auto-run” window does not appear, you can search for the video file in File Explorer, right-click on the file, click “ Send ”, and select the DVD drive (eg “D:”).
- Most Windows computers have a built-in program for burning CDs or DVDs. You can also use Windows Media Player in a similar way if your computer is not running the Windows 10 operating system.
Step 4. Type any name for the DVD in the space provided
Enter a name in the small "Burn a Disc" window. Make sure you select the “With a CD/DVD player” option. With this option, discs can be read by both DVD players and computers.
Click " Next " to continue. The DVD will be displayed in a new window when the previously selected files are copied to the CD/DVD burning drive.
Step 5. Go to the video storage folder you want to copy
Go to the directory and select the video file. Once the file is selected, drag it to the DVD window. The video file will be copied to DVD and ready to burn.
Step 6. Click the Drive Tools tab
It's a tab at the top of the pop-up window.
Step 7. Click Finish Burning
This option is usually the second option on the list, below the " Eject " button.
The process of burning video to DVD can take a few minutes, depending on the length of the video. The DVD will be ejected from the drive automatically after the process is complete
Method 4 of 5: Creating a Data DVD Using Windows Media Player
Step 1. Prepare a blank DVD
First, you need a blank disc to copy the videos. You can buy blank DVDs from audio or electronic equipment stores for under 10 thousand rupiahs per disc (or around 100 thousand rupiahs per pack of 10).
- Follow this method if you want to save a video file to a DVD, but don't plan on watching it on a DVD player. You can still watch videos on a computer with a DVD-ROM drive by inserting the DVD and double-clicking the video file.
- There are two DVD variants available to choose from by size: 4 GB and 8 GB. Usually, a 4GB DVD is sufficient for an hour and a half video/movie. For longer durations, you may need to use an 8 GB DVD.
Step 2. Insert a blank DVD into the computer's CD/DVD drive
The drive is either on the front of the CPU body, or on the side of the laptop or monitor, depending on the computer/laptop model you're using. Press the button on the drive to open the tray and insert the disc into it.
If your computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive (eg netbook), you can use an external CD/DVD drive which can be purchased from a computer or electronics supply store for around 250 thousand rupiah. You don't need to install any program. Just plug the drive into your computer's USB port. After that, you can use it right away
Step 3. Open Windows Media Player
You can find this program in the "Start" menu. You can also type “wmp” into the Windows search bar.
Step 4. Click Burn
It's in the upper-right corner of the window, between the " Play " and " Sync " buttons.
Step 5. Click the ticked paper icon
A drop-down menu will open.
Step 6. Click Data CD or DVD
This option indicates that you will be burning a video file, and not just a sound track.
Step 7. Press Win+E to open Windows File Explorer
Step 8. Drag and drop video files to the burn list in Windows Media Player
You can see this list after clicking on the previous “Burn” tab.
When you add a video file, you will see the remaining free space on the DVD under the DVD name. You can also drag and drop files to reposition them before they are burned or copied to a DVD
Step 9. Click Start Burn
This button is above the DVD name.
The process of burning video to DVD may take a few minutes, depending on the length of the video. The DVD will be ejected from the drive automatically after the process is complete
Method 5 of 5: Creating a Data DVD on a Mac Komputer
Step 1. Prepare a blank DVD
First, you need a blank disc to copy the videos. You can buy blank DVDs from audio or electronics supply stores for under 10 thousand rupiah per disc (or around 100 thousand rupiah per pack of 10).
- There are two DVD variants available to choose from by size: 4 GB and 8 GB. Usually, a 4GB DVD is sufficient for an hour and a half video/movie. For longer durations, you may need to use an 8 GB DVD.
- Follow this method if you want to save a video file to a DVD, but don't plan on watching it on a DVD player. You can still watch videos on a computer with a DVD-ROM drive by inserting the DVD and double-clicking the video file.
Step 2. Insert a blank DVD into the computer's CD/DVD drive
The drive is either on the front of the CPU body, or on the side of the laptop or monitor, depending on the computer/laptop model you're using. Insert the disc into the drive. Usually, the computer will pull it automatically.
If your computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive (eg a netbook or some Mac models), you can use an external CD/DVD drive, which can be purchased from a computer or electronics supply store for around $250. You don't need to install any program. Just plug the drive into your computer's USB port. After that, you can use it right away
Step 3. Open Finder
When you insert a blank disc, you may see a pop-up window asking what action you want to perform on the DVD. You can open the Finder from that window or click its icon in your computer's Dock.
Step 4. Double-click the disc image on the desktop
You will need to open a Finder window and a separate window for the blank DVD.
Step 5. Drag and drop the video file onto a blank DVD window
The original file will not be moved to a blank DVD. However, the content you see on a blank DVD window is an alias or a shortcut to the original file.
You can also rename and reposition the content on the DVD window. After the DVD is burned, the files will be displayed in the same order and file name, according to the changes or arrangements made
Step 6. Click the File menu
It's in the top-left corner of the screen.
Step 7. Click Burn
You will see some instructions that need to be followed on the screen. You will also be asked not to eject the disc until the burning process is complete.
