DVD Burning Software for Computers
DVD burning software are applications that allow a user to rip (copy) a DVD's video content to a computer hard disk and then burn (record) it on a recordable DVD. DVD burners are not standalone programs. Rather, the burning feature is included as part of the feature set in applications known as DVD copy software that also support DVD ripping and DVD converting. Performance of DVD software is evaluated based on criteria such as supported file types or formats, ability to write to different disc types, such as single- and double-layer, and interface.
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Compression
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Compression is a feature that allows you to "squeeze" the contents of a DVD to a smaller size. A dual-layer DVD can store twice as much data as single-layer DVD; when you attempt to burn the contents of a dual-layer DVD to a single-layer DVD, there is more data on the source disc than can be accommodated on the destination disc. In situations such as this, the compression feature in a DVD burner allows you to compress the contents from the source disc to fit into the destination disc. Compression negatively affects picture quality, but good DVD burning software should have the ability to eliminate unwanted content from the source DVD to reduce level of compression required. Top-rated DVD burners such as "1Click DVD Pro," "DVD Cloner" and "Clone DVD" support the compression feature.
Supported Formats
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The ability to convert between different file formats is an important feature in DVD software. After conversion, the files can be burned to a DVD or transferred to a portable device. You can play DVD video on devices such as the iPod, PSP and Zune multimedia payers if you use a DVD burning software that can handle seamless conversions to other formats, as different technologies and devices read different file types. Common format conversions include DVD to AVI, PSP, MPEG, WMV and 3GP. Top-rated DVD software supports all common video platforms.
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Burn Quality
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Quality of DVD video after ripping and burning the content can vary from one software to another. Using some software, the recorded DVD may "skip" or have other flaws in the video or audio. The best DVD burners are able to burn DVDs while retaining the integrity of the original source content, making perfect 1:1 copies and having little or no noticeable flaws. In terms of burn quality, the highest-rated DVD burners are "1Click DVD Pro," "DVD Cloner," "DVD Wizard Pro," "DVD neXt COPY" and "Clone DVD."
Feature Set and Performance
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A good DVD burner has a comprehensive feature set, including advanced technologies such as selective copying, DVD decryption and ability to retain or omit bonus footage. Other notable features include the ability to restore content from damaged and scratched DVDs, support for multiple disc formats and CSS encryption. Performance is based on reliability, interface of the software and intuitiveness, which refers to whether the application layout is user-friendly and easy to learn. Stability is another important measure of DVD burner tools---you would not want the application to stall in the middle of a process.
Customer Support
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After-sales support can vary from developer to developer. Criteria used to evaluate customer support and assistance include whether the information provided in the software's "Help" section is useful, whether customer service is timely and relevant and the number of channels available to contact customer support, such as telephone, email, real-time chat, etc. Top-rated DVD burning software have excellent customer support systems.
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