VCD to DVD: How to convert VCD video (.dat) to DVD?

What is VCD?

VCD (also called video CD, video compact disc or "disc") is a compact disk format based on CD-ROM XA that is specifically designed to hold MPEG-1 video data and to include interactive capabilities. VCD has a resolution similar to that of VHS, which is far short of the resolution of DVD. Each VCD disk holds 72-74 minutes of video and has a data transfer rate of 1.44 Mbps. VCDs can be played on a VCD player connected to a television set (in the same way that video cassettes can on a VCR) or computer, on a CD-i player, on some CD-ROM drives, and some DVD players.

How to convert VCD video files (.dat) to DVD video and burn to DVD disc? This article describes how to convert VCD video to DVD in several easy steps with an easy-to-use VCD to DVD Converter software - ImTOO DVD Creator. Follow our guide and try now!

Tools Required:

• DVD Creator: A professional DVD maker software for both newbies and experts can help you convert VCD video (.dat) files to DVD video and burn to DVD disc directly.
• DVD Creator for Mac
• Blank DVD disc: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL.

Guide: How to convert VCD video (.dat) to DVD or burn VCD video to DVD disc

Step 1: Download the VCD to DVD Converter. Install and run it.

Step 2:  Insert a blank DVD disc.

Step 3:  Add VCD video files into the program by clicking "Add File(s)" button on the toolbar.

Tip 1: You can load up to 99 video files by using this VCD to DVD Converter.

Tip 2: Choose a resize method. Click a file and select Letterbox, Pan and Scan or Full Screen. 

Step 4: Make DVD menu. Click "Edit" icon on the menu panel to open the Menu editing window. Here you can:

1. Select a menu template.

2. Add titles and change the font style: Double-click to add titles. Click to modify the font size, color, etc.

3. Set background music and background picture.

Step 5: Select output type. If you just want to convert VCD video files to DVD folder or ISO file, you can set the Destination to "save as DVD Folder" or "save as Image (.iso)".

Step 6: Set TV standard and Video Aspect Ratio. Choose "Tools -> Settings" from the main menu and choose TV standard and video aspect ratio according to your need.

Step 7: Convert VCD to DVD.

Click "Burn" button to start the conversion

Okay, done.

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