Un Double-layer DVD has a capacity of 8,5 GB while a normal DVD has a capacity of 4,7 GB, so
It is clear that we cannot directly record the content of a double layer DVD on a single layer DVD since we would be missing 3,8 GB of
Storage capacity.
UOnce this is clear, it is easy to understand that we only have three options to make the copy:
- Divide the double layer DVD into two normal ones. In this way we would have a total storage capacity of 9,4 GB, more than
Enough to save the 8,5GB DVD data. - Delete some of the content until it reaches 4,7 GB of the normal DVD. This option is the least recommended since it implies the loss of
data and in most cases we need to burn the entire disc. - Finally we can use a compression program to reduce the amount of data on the double layer DVD. In this way we will not lose
part of the content.
SI discarded option 2, as it was impractical, we have two alternatives to burn the double DVD
layer in a normal one:
1 Option: Use this option if you want to burn a disc that contains files (like photos, documents, programs, etc).
In this way you will not lose data and you will have all your files safely. If you do not know how to burn a disc with files (data) in this link
you will learn to burn a data disc with nero.
3 Option: Choose this option to burn discs that contain audio files. video lesson that you can't split into multiple files. By
For example, if you have a movie from your vacation and it takes up more than 4,7 GB, you should use this option to be able to burn it on a single-layer DVD.
In this link you can see how record a
film with DVD Shrink.
PLastly, just to clarify that to read a double layer DVD it is not necessary to have a double layer recorder.
All current DVD recorders read double layer DVDs, you only need a double layer recorder when you need to make a copy.
direct from a double layer DVD to a double layer DVD or when you are going to record more than 4,7 GB of data and want to have it on a single disc.
Hello RicardIf you want to burn an uncompressed double-layer DVD if you have to use another virgin double-layer DVD, with the nero you can burn it but I warn you one thing, desktop players do not usually read double-layer DVDs that are not original, that is In other words, an original film will read it to you without problems even if it is double layer, but if you make a copy, it will most likely not read it to you. Greetings.
Hello killer vinegar, and if I want to burn a whole double layer dvd without compressing or dividing as I do. I have to use another 8 gig dvd?
My problem is that after burning the 8,5 gig dvd, nothing appears on it. The nero tells me that I will not be able to see it in the windows explorer, but even opening it with the nero does not show me something. What can be?
Great explanation about double layer dvds, thanks.
Hello rafaas I do not know what the problem may be. The truth is that recording on double-layer DVD gives quite a few problems, especially compatibility. If you can avoid it, do not use double layer DVDs and record the content in two of a layer or compress. If I find something related to your problem I will let you know. Greetings.
your answer is good
Thank you very much Cristian, greetings.
Hi JAVIER (Alias Vinagre Asesino), look I would like to ask you to help me with the following, I am trying to burn a 4.7 GB DVD with some videos that I have on my pc and my results, and the truth is that the results have been quite frustrating. I would appreciate if you help me to record, I have tried the NERO program and it rejects the album, I do everything that it indicates but after all nothing happens.
I hope you help me, I thank you in advance.
Hi Luís, what kind of disc do you use ?, dvd-r, dvd + r, dvd-rw or dvd + rv? What do you mean, after all, nothing happens? The recording ends and when you try to see the album, you can't see it or the recording just doesn't start?
Hello, I would like to know if I can burn a 6 gig game in 2 normal DVDs. I can't use the alternatives you give because I can't compress it or save it as data.
If you told me how to do it I would be really grateful.
Hi, my problem is that when I backup a movie to a double layer DVD, it burns well, but it is not compatible with many desktop DVD players and what is worse, that my own recorder is not capable to read it after engraving.
This has happened to me with Fortis DVD + R DL brand dvd's
However, with the RiDisc DVD + R DL brand, it is not compatible with many players but my recorder can read it to me.
Come on, marks from his father and mother ... haha
My player is a double layer LG.
Thank you!!!
Richard, your problem is everyone's, there is hardly any compatibility between double-layer DVDs and home players. The thing about the tape recorder is weirder. Maybe you should update the firmware.
Why can't a non-original double layer DVD player read? I do not get it.
Well, I don't understand it either, but that's the way it is. Come on, I have tried 6 different players of the family and there is no way.
There is a program that splits the double layer DVD to two 4.7 Gig DVDs, it is called Orca.MSI
my question is whether a conventional DVD burner can burn double layer DVD, I have a HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GSA-H30L ATA Device drive
Jose the recorder must be ready, not just anyone, the thing is that today almost all of them are prepared. I looked for information about yours but there is no way to find anything, it would be best to call where you bought it and ask. Let's see if I will shortly make a tutorial on how to know the compatibility of the recorders.
I have a game of more than 5gb recorded on my pc, I could divide it and mar it but then to install it I would have to copy the content of the two disks to the pc and then give autorun to install how can I divide it to install it directly from the cd
I don't have a pevjpm idea and I don't think it's simple.
One question: combo players (they record CDs but only read DVDs) are they capable of reading double-layer DVDs ???
Anne I DO NOT believe that dual layer capable combo readers are currently being made.
Good afternoon, look at my problem is that I download the super everything in one v4 but I don't have the slightest idea of how to burn it in two conventional DVDs, and by the way, when I create the isos I don't have the slightest idea of where they go … Can somebody help me?? thank you very much
Andres never used that program I can't help you.
Hi, and I'm trying to record a game that occupies more than 4,7 GB on a single layer disc and obviously it doesn't work for me, could you tell me how to record a double layer game, thanks
Raven, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Hello, my problem is the following, I have a game, to be exact yours, they passed it to me recorded on a double layer dvd that works perfectly, I record it and it does not work, the player tells me "no disc" already i've messed 4 dvd's, i'm going crazy, any advice? THANKS
Hi .. my problem is that I record a 7 GB movie to a 4 GB movie with Shrink 3.2 and when I see it with the DVD on my TV, the image appears distorted by horizontal lines that appear with rapid movements of the film (which is not It looked on my pc) .. I don't know what the problem will be .. I hope you can help me !! .. thanks!
Ayudaaaaaaa I have a game that occupies 5.5 GB and I cannot delete anything to save the image at 4.7 GB. I do not have dvd dl recorder. How can I divide the 5.5 GB image into 2 normal DVDs ??? PLZ
well young ... what happens with the double layer disc is that these dvds have a capacity of 8.x of memory
and they are called double layer because
can be erased
and apart from that if you want you can burn 2 dvd + ro -r is this double layer dvd.
I want to copy an original 2 gig play 8.5 game to a normal dvd like I do
HELLO I have a problem I want to burn a game on a normal DVD the game occupies (4.593.811.456 bytes) (. Iso) and it should fit on a 4.7gb DVD but when I go burn it it tells me that the file is too big to fit the disk, and I can't compress the file or divide it because otherwise I wouldn't be able to play the game. I don't know what to do