Even though USB drives and Cloud storage services are becoming main source of data storage, but still DVDs have their own status. Many people still prefer to store their personal data on DVDs due to their safe nature. They might not be unbreakable, but they are still very reliable with least chances of getting corrupt or damaged.

However, storing data on a DVD is not a copy/paste away, unlike on USB flash drives. You need to burn the data on the DVD using a dedicated DVD burning tool and proper hardware. For this purpose, we are going to introduce some free and paid tools. You can just use the one that works best for you.

Free Tools For Burning DVDs
1. CDBurnerXP (Free)

Don’t be confused by the name, it is not just limited to Windows XP. You can use the tool on all versions of Windows (Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7) for free. CDBurnerXP is a completely free tool without any kind of premium versions or limitations. It can be used for both personal and company use without any charges. The interface might not be the most attractive, but it is very simple to use.

The tool offers all required burning tools in one package, you can burn standard data, audio, video and also create and burn ISOs. There is a separate interface for each burning feature that is designed to provide customization options specifically for that feature.

Although, the tool is quite feature rich and makes it a zippy to work with it, but its video burning feature is quite lacking. It doesn’t offer much complex transcoding and can be a bit complicated to work with it. If you would like to burn videos to a DVD, then we will recommend checking out another tool mentioned below, like AnyDVD HD.

Compatibility: Windows Xp, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

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2. ImgBurn (Free)

ImgBurn is basically created for burning ISO file to a DVD or create one from a DVD. It is a completely free to use tool and will let you create image from files and folder or a CD and then write it to a CD/DVD.

It also offers other burning features like burning standard files and folders including audio and video to a DVD. However, there is no special interface or customization options for these files and folders and same rule applies to all.

Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP

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3. Ashampoo Burning Studio (Free)

Ashampoo Burning Studio is built around simplicity, it makes it very simple to start burning data with least confusions. However, this doesn’t mean the interface is less attractive or lack any features. The interface is actually very intuitive offering features similar to many paid tools.

There is a separate interface for each function with required customization options. You can Burn any kind of data, audio, video, create and burn disc image, and also backup and restore data.

It also offers some handy editing features for media files. You can split, trim or cut videos and add soundtracks, subtitles and even create slideshows. One of its interesting new features is its support for M-Discs.

Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP

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Paid Tools For Burning DVDs
4. BurnAware (Free for personal use and a Paid version for commercial use)

Burnaware is a feature rich burning tool with simple yet intuitive interface. You can easily burn Data, multimedia files and Disc image files. You can both create ISO files from a DVD or burn one to a DVD.

Furthermore, it also offers some utility tools including, Disc info, Erase Disc and Verify Disc. These utility tools can be used before the burning process to setup your DVD disc for the burning process.

The tools is best for beginners as it provides all the required features and comes with a very simple to use interface. However, to keep your eyes open while installing as it does offer optional Adware to be installed.

Compatibility:  Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32 and 64 bit)

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5. Nero Burning Rom 2015 (Paid with a free trial)

Nero Burning Rom provides high quality burning capab