How to convert MP4 to DVD for any DVD player (6 easy ways)
This tutorial will show you step by step how to convert and burn MP4 to a DVD that will play on any DVD player – in a few different ways using paid and free software.
This tutorial will also show you how to add subtitles to your DVD.
Contents
Converting MP4 to DVD player format using free and paid ($) software:
- Windows:
- ConvertXtoDVD ★ ($) (easy and fast way)
- DVD Flick
- Windows and macOS:
- Windows, macOS, and Linux:
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How to convert and burn MP4 to DVD using ConvertXtoDVD
ConvertXtoDVD is a program for converting and burning video files to video DVDs that will play on any DVD player.
It's easy to use and has some great features to get a fully working DVD in no time.
Highlights:
- Converts videos to a playable DVD that will play on any DVD player
- Burns automatically to DVD after video conversion
- Good quality and fast video conversion
- Edit and customize videos
- Create custom DVD menus
If you want more information about ConvertXtoDVD, then click here.
(You can also download it and try it for free for 7 days)
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open ConvertXtoDVD.
3. Click on the (+) button.
4. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
5. Select the video file.
6. Click on Open.
ConvertXtoDVD will now load the video file.
7. If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then click on the subtitle button located below the preview player.
If you don't see the subtitle button, then click on the video (main title).
It's possible that your subtitle file is already loaded in ConvertXtoDVD. If not, then click on the 
(subtitle +) icon, select your subtitle file and click on Open.
8. If you want to edit the video (trim, cut, crop, adjust audio volume, etc.), then click on one of the buttons located below the preview player and edit your video.
9. If you want to edit the DVD menu, then click on the Edit Menu button, edit your menu and click on OK (bottom right).
10. If you want to change the DVD format (NTSC or PAL), then click on Default Settings (located in the top menu) and choose Output format from the drop-down menu, then select the DVD format and click on OK. NTSC or PAL depends on the region where you live.
11. Click on the Convert button located at the bottom.
ConvertXtoDVD will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
How to convert and burn MP4 to DVD using DVD Flick
You can download DVD Flick here.
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open DVD Flick.
3. Click on Add title located at the top right.
4. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
5. Select the video file.
6. Click on Open.
DVD Flick will now load the video file.
7. Click on Project Settings located in the toolbar.
8. You will have a lot of options, but for most people, the options are already set for the best quality.
There are however a few options you might want to change, like:
- General:
- Title here you can enter a title for your DVD
- Video:
- Target format here you can select a DVD format. Choose between PAL or NTSC. DVD format depends on the region where you live. Click on the ? button for more information.
- Burning:
- Check "Burn project to disc".
- Disc label here you can enter a label for your DVD
- Drive here you must be sure that the DVD-writer of your PC is selected
- Speed here you can choose the writing (burning) speed (how fast your DVD will be burned). The top speed depends on your DVD-writer.
Click on Accept to save the Project Settings.
9. If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, click on Edit title located at the right sidebar and then click on Subtitle tracks.
It's possible that DVD Flick has already included your srt subtitle file.
If not, then click on Add, select the srt subtitle file (stored on your PC), click on Open and click on Accept when the subtitle file is added.
10. If you want to add a menu to your DVD, then click on Menu settings located in the toolbar.
Here you will have the following options:
- On the left side, you can select a theme for your DVD menu
- Auto-play menu (if you want your DVD to start playing automatically)
- Show subtitle menu first
- Show audio menu first
Click on Accept to save your menu settings.
11. Click on Create DVD located in the toolbar.
DVD Flick will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
How to convert and burn MP4 to DVD using Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate
You can find Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate here.
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate.
3. Click on Burn in the top menu.
4. Click on + Add Files ▼ at the top left.
An Open window will appear.
5. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
6. Select the video file.
7. Click on Open.
Wondershare Video Converter will now load the video file.
8. If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then make sure that the subtitle file is selected.
Usually, it's selected by default if you placed the subtitle file in the same folder as the video file and gave it the same file name.
If the subtitle file is not selected you click on the button, click on Add Subtitles, select the subtitle file and then click on Open.
9. If you want to edit the video (trim, cut, crop, add effect, rotate, etc.), then click on one of the icons located underneath the video thumbnail, edit your video and then click on OK to save.
10. On the right side (panel) you will have the following DVD settings:
- At Burn video to, you can choose to burn the video straight to DVD or create a DVD Folder or ISO File.
- At the image located at the top, you can select a theme for the start screen of your DVD. If you want to customize the menu you click on the pencil (edit) icon.
- At DVD Label, you can enter a name for your DVD.
- At Aspect Ratio, you can choose between 16:9 or 4:3.
- At TV Standard, you can choose between NTSC and PAL (this setting depends on your location).
- At Quality, you choose the quality you want (e.g., high quality, standard and fit to disc).
11. Click on the Burn button at the bottom right.
Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
How to Convert and Burn MP4 to DVD using WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe
You can find WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe here.
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe.
3. Click on Video at the top left.
4. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
5. Select the video file.
6. Click on Open.
WinX Video Converter will now load the video file.
When it's done loading it will show an Output Profile window.
7. Click on DVD Profile located under Output Profile Category.
8. Select a DVD format.
NTSC DVD Format or PAL DVD Format (depends on the region where you live).
Tip: If you want the best quality, then turn the switch to HQ.
Note: Converting in higher quality will take longer.
9. Click on the OK button at the bottom right.
10. If you want to add subtitles to your video you click on Subtitle Disabled or sometimes you will see No Subtitle.
Now you will have the following two options:
- If there's already a subtitle track included in the video you select the subtitle track from the drop-down list
- If there isn't a subtitle track included in the video you click on Add External SRT from the drop-down list, check the Extra option, click on the Add button, select the subtitle (SRT) file, click on Open and then click on Done.
11. If you want to edit the video (trim, cut, crop, adjust audio volume, etc.), then click on Edit, edit your video and click on Done to save.
12. Click on the RUN button at the bottom right.
WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
How to convert and burn MP4 to DVD using DVDStyler
You can download DVDStyler here.
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open DVDStyler.
A Welcome window will appear.
3. Select Create a new project (if not already selected).
Note: If the Welcome window does not appear, then click on File at top left and choose New.
4. At Disc label, you enter a disc label.
5. At Disc capacity, you select the capacity of your DVD.
6. At Video bitrate, you make sure that "Auto" is selected.
7. At Audio bitrate, you select the same audio bitrate as your MP4 video file.
8. At Video Format, you select NTSC or PAL.
NTSC is recommended for North American countries and Japan and PAL is recommended for all other countries.
9. At Aspect Ratio, you select 4:3 or 16:9.
10. Click on the OK button.
A Select template for DVD menus window will appear.
11. Select a template and click on the OK button at the bottom of the window.
Or if you don't want to use a template for your DVD menu, then click on the No template button at the bottom of the window.
12. Click on the Video+ (Add File) button at the top.
A Choose a file window will appear.
13. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
14. Select the video file and if you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then select the subtitle file(s) also.
15. Click on Open.
DVDStyler will now load the video file (and subtitles if selected).
At the bottom of DVDStyler, you can view the available space (time in minutes) on your DVD (e.g., 87/136 Minutes).
16. You can also create and design a menu for your DVD. Creating a DVD menu is optional.
- To add a background image, click on the Backgrounds tab at the left of the program and then double-click on the background image of your choice.
- To add a title, right click on the menu editor, go to Add, click on Text, enter your title and then click on OK.
- To add buttons and a preview thumbnail, click on the Buttons tab at the left of the program and then drag the button(s) to the menu editor at the right.
To edit your title, thumbnail and buttons, right-click on it and choose Properties.
17. If you want to save the project, then click on the save button at the top.
18. Click on the burn button at the top.
A Burn window will appear.
19. If you want to preview the finished DVD before burning, then check the box next to Preview and select a media player.
20. Click on the Start button at the bottom of the window.
DVDStyler will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
If you selected Preview, a preview will be shown after the DVD is created, but before the burning of the DVD.
How to convert and burn MP4 to DVD using QtlMovie
QtlMovie is a simple specialized graphical front-end to FFmpeg and other free media tools.
You can download QtlMovie here.
Tip: If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then place the subtitle file in the same folder as the MP4 video file and make sure that the subtitle file has the same file name as the MP4 video file.
Example:
- Movie.mp4
- Movie.srt
1. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner drive of your computer.
2. Open QtlMovie.
3. Click on the Browse button at the top right.
An Open Movie File window will appear.
4. Go to the MP4 video file stored on your computer.
5. Select the video file.
6. Click on Open.
7. If you want to add subtitles to your DVD, then:
- Select File located under Subtitles.
- Click on the Browse button.
- Go to the subtitle file stored on your computer.
- Select the subtitle file.
- Click on Open.
8. At Output file, you select Burn DVD.
9. Click on the Start button.
QtlMovie will first convert your MP4 video file to DVD format and then burn it to DVD. This may take a while. The amount of time it takes depends on your computer's hardware, the software, maximum speed capacity of your DVD, and the file size of the video.
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