How to Record Downloaded Movies to a CD

Record downloaded movies in almost any format to a data CD. Play this CD on a computer using a media player, copy it to a different computer or play it on compatible video game consoles. CDs can accommodate up to 700 megabytes of data, so check the movie file size before attempting to burn it to disc. Use a rewritable disc, known as a CD-RW, if you only want to record the movie on the CD temporarily and erase it later.

Things You'll Need

• Blank CD-R or CD-RW
• CD burning software, such as Windows Media Player
• Movie file

Instructions

1. Insert the blank CD-R or CD-RW into the CD drive of the computer.

2. Open the CD burning software. Specify a data CD project (as opposed to an audio CD project) as the burn type.

3. Add the movie file into the burn queue by either dragging and dropping it, or using an "Add File" command under "File." Click "Start Burn" or similar command and wait until the software notifies you the process is complete before removing the disc.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't perform other applications on the computer while the disc is burning. If you do. you could disrupt the process and damage the disc.

References

• Microsoft Support: Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player