Simple Easy Steps to Convert Mp4 to DVD

If you have a lot of mp4 files and you want to save them as DVD, you need software to make the conversion. Although it sounds complex, learning how to convert mp4 to DVD is actually pretty easy.

The Conversion Process Step by Step

There is no single process because there are many types of converters around. But this guide will give you an overview and is in many ways applicable to different programs with only a few differences.

Step 1

Download and install the program.

Step 2

Launch the application. There should be an icon or button called “add files” or “add mp4”. Click it and add the mp4 file. Add as many files as you want to convert. With some programs you can only add one file at a time. If the mp4 you want to convert is on a disc, insert it in the drive.

Step 3

Type a name for the file and then click convert. That’s all there is to it.

Notes

The process described above may vary, but it shouldn’t be too different. Once you have converted the file, you can play the file in any standard DVD player.

What is Mp4?

Mp4 stands for MPEG-4 Part 14, and is also called MPEG -4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding). This format is designed to store video. The format was developed in 1998 and has increased in popularity. The MPEG stands for Motion Pictures Expert Group, the group that is responsible for setting audio and video standards in the industry.

How Does Mp4 Work?

The technology is quite similar to mp3 (the audio format) in that it compresses files without affecting its quality. The difference is that the technology for mp4 is more complex. The goal of mp4 is to make the files smaller and thus more accessible for everyone. An mp4 file allows still images, audio, video and subtitles to be joined together in one file. 3D graphics, user interaction and menus can also be included in these files.

The ability to compress files is what makes mp4 attractive. In the past, video files were large and took up a lot of space. Just like with mp3s, what mp4s do is it removes the unnecessary info from each video frame so the picture quality is not lost. Because of its compact size, mp4s can be uploaded and downloaded off the Internet very quickly. The format allows it to be streamed online so you don’t have to download the files.

What is DVD?

DVD means Digital Versatile/Video Disc while DVDRW is DVD ReWriteable and DVDR means DVD Recordable. If you have ever seen a regular DVD-Video disc or a music CD, you’ll have an idea of the appearance of a recordable DVD disc. A typical DVD has storage space for up to 2 hours of high quality DVD and numerous audio tracks.

Other features that can be found in a DVD disc are subtitles, advanced menu systems, stereo, Dolby Digital or DTS and other extras. These files can be played in DVD ROM drives and standalone DVD players.

The facts stated above are not necessary to learn how to convert mp4 to DVD. As explained above, all you need is software to convert the files. However, it helps to know these facts if you edit those video formats.

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