How to Burn MP4 to DVD

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place a blank DVD in your tray.

   You can use any of the rewriteable DVD formats, as long as your DVD burner supports them.
   
   This includes DVD±R and DVD±RW, though DVD±RW discs are less likely to work in standalone DVD players. , You'll need special software to burn your disc so that it can play in DVD players.
   
   The software you'll be using is free., This is a freeware program that allows you to create playable DVDs from MP4 files on your computer.
   
   There are lots of programs to pick from, but WinX DVD Author is one of the only free ones that works reliably without a trial.,, You can click it at the bottom of your browser or find it in your Downloads folder.,, You can leave the settings at their default.
   
   No additional adware will be installed., It will typically start automatically after installation, but you can also find it in your Start menu., This is the large button in the upper-right corner of the window., You'll see this in the bottom-right corner of the Window.,, The meter at the bottom of the window will fill as you add., Use this if you plan on watching the DVD on a widescreen TV., It looks like >> and can be found at the bottom of the window., There are several preloaded images to choose from, or you can click the button at the bottom of the list to browse for a picture on your computer., You can click and drag each element to move it around the menu screen., You can use this for menu titles and labels., This will allow you to change the format and type in new text., You can add any MP3 or other audio file from your computer to play when the menu is open.,, While you may not have a problem burning your disc at full speed, many people report better results when playing the disc in a DVD player if the burn is slower., Your disc will begin burning.
   
   This may take a while to complete.
   
   Don't eject the disc until the burn process is complete., Your disc should play in most DVD players after it has finished burning.
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   Step 2: Open your web browser.

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   Step 3: Visit the WinX DVD Author website.

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   Step 4: Click the Free Download button.

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   Step 5: Run the winx-dvd-author.exe program after downloading.

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   Step 6: Click Yes if prompted by Windows.

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   Step 7: Follow the prompts to install WinX DVD Author.

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   Step 8: Start WinX DVD Author.

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   Step 9: Click the Video DVD Author button.

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    Step 10: Click the + button.

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    Step 11: Browse for the MP4 file that you want to add and click Open.

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    Step 12: Add more clips if you'd like.

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    Step 13: Click the 16:9 option for widescreen viewing.

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    Step 14: Click the Next Step button.

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    Step 15: Select your menu background picture.

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    Step 16: Drag the clips and buttons around to rearrange the menu.

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    Step 17: Click the Text button to add text.

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    Step 18: Double-click text to edit it.

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    Step 19: Click the Music button to browse for a background music file.

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    Step 20: Click the Next Step button when you're happy with your menu.

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    Step 21: Lower the Write Speed.

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    Step 22: Click the Start button.

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    Step 23: Try the disc in a DVD player after burning.

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