How do I create a double layer DVD?

The only way to write to a dual-layer DVD is to use a dual-layer compatible DVD writable drive. A single-layer DVD drive cannot write data to the second layer of a writable dual-layer DVD. However, dual-layer compatible DVD drives can work with single-layer discs.

Can a DVD be dual layer?

Dual layer and double layer DVDs are the same thing and are also referred to as DVD-9 discs and have a capacity of 8.5GB. In dual layer DVD-9 discs, two layers of standard DVD-5 are joined together with a transparent spacer and a thin reflector between the two.

Can any DVD writer burn dual layer?

If you have a CD burner that can burn a dual layer CD, then you can burn a dual layer CD. However, burning CDs is a legacy technology. Hardly anyone does that any more, and particularly dual-layer CDs, since there are few industry standards for dual layer discs.

What is dual layer format DVD?

DVD R DL (DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer) discs have two AZO™ recording layers on a single-sided disc, providing nearly double the storage capacity of standard DVD R discs. DVD R DL can hold 8GB or approximately 4 hours of DVD quality video on a single disc.

What is a double layer DVD player?

A dual layer Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) writer is a type of electronic entertainment device that can record data to a dual layer DVD, i.e., a recordable disc with two physical layers. The second layer allows the disc to hold almost twice as much data as a single layer DVD.

What’s the difference between dual layer DVD and single?

Dual-layer recording allows DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 gigabytes per disc, compared with 4.7 gigabytes for single-layer discs.

What is the maximum capacity of dual layer DVD?

The single layer version can store 4.7 Gb. However most purchased DVDs use a dual layer which allows a maximum of 8.5 Gb. The actual main movie can be the entire disk (eg Ben-Hur), but that is rare. In general, it uses about 3 Gb per hour of the film, but can vary depending upon the compression that is applied.

How do you play a double layer DVD?

Normally if you look carefully at all the symbols on the face plate of the drive you will see on the DVD Multi icon. At the bottom of that, you should see a little R DL. That means it will write Dual Layer. Paul.

How to copy a dual layer DVD?

– run program, choose Copy on top menu bar. – insert your dual layer DVD into your dvd drive as source, insert a writeable DVD disc into your dvd burner drive as target. – click START button.

Does my DVD drive support dual layer?