How to convert MP4 to DVD free

MP4 is a popular video format compatible with a majority of modern gadgets. However, some home DVD players, especially old ones, don’t accept MP4 movies. You can easily burn MP4 to DVD with Windows freeware. Freemake DVD Burner will do this absolutely FREE. Create a playable disc of high quality from any MP4 files & watch it on a TV set (inc. Sony) or car multimedia system. **Best MP4 to DVD converter of 2020!**
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Get the job done in these easy steps:
1. Download & install Freemake DVD Burning software
2. Add MP4 video files you want to burn to disc
3. Choose the "to DVD" option
4. Set burning parameters: menu type, video system, aspect ratio, etc
5. Insert a blank disc and burn MP4 to DVD

Learn how to convert MP4 to DVD:

1

Download & install
Freemake Video Converter

Download FREE DVD Creator from Freemake. The software is easy to use & safe. Works of all modern Windows versions: Windows 10, 8, 7. Please don’t try to install this Free MP4 to DVD converter on your Mac PC. Choose among online & offline installer. The first is lighter and loads all the components during the installation. Run the the latest version of the burning program after the installation. The interface is very simple & self-explanatory.
2

Add MP4 videos

Add any kind of MP4 files. Click "+Video" and select all the files you want to turn to video DVD using our free MP4 to DVD converter. You may also simply drag and drop your MP4 videos into the software main window.
Freemake might be a real encoding alternative to Adobe Authoring, Nero or Handbrake to create a DVD: it reads what sort of videos you import and shrinks bulky content to record up to 40 hours on one disc.
3

Choose “to DVD”

DVD burning will take just several minutes! Select "to DVD" on the formats bar. In case you are going to burn discs regularly, you may add this output option to your Favorites by clicking the star sign above it.

Unlike other DVD programs, Freemake is all-in-one video app that can convert files between 500+ formats and devices, do basic editing, and much more. For example, if your clip is in a foreign language, you can use the tool to add subtitles in your language.

Or in case you need to edit your video file before turning them into VOB format, open the video editor by double-clicking on the file line in the main window. You may cut file unwanted parts, rotate or edit subtitles font and size.
4

Set conversion parameters

Change MP4 to DVD burning parameters if necessary. In a new software window, you are to check out the project. You may choose the following parameters:

  • Title for the disc and chapters;
  • DVD menu type (text, image or custom background);
  • Volume: Standard 4.7GB, Mini 1.4GB, Double Layer 8.5GB;
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 or 4:3;
  • Encoding system: PAL or NTSC;
  • Audio codec: AC3 or MP2.

  • Choose either PAL or NTSC system depending on your location. PAL 25 fps is used in Europe and Australia, while NTSC 29.97 fps is used in the USA.

    The video codec used for all converting options is MPEG-2, you can’t modify it. Please keep in mind that this DVD format due to its nature doesn’t support high definition resolution such as 720p, 1080p or 4K. We recommend you using the default settings.
    5

    Convert & burn MP4 to DVD disc

    Hit "Burn" to convert MP4 to DVD once you’re ready. Put a blank DVD-R or RW (or other disc types) into your DVD-ROM drive and choose it as a destination. Please note that you can’t put your video files on a CD with our DVD burner software.

    The process will take some time. The conversion speed will depend on your drive model and the resulted video duration. When the process is done, the app will offer you to make one more copy of the project. Accept the offer, if necessary. Enjoy the new DVD movie on your home player.

    If you don’t have a blank disc at the moment, you may export your project as a DVD folder or ISO image and save on the hard drive disk of your computer or USB flash. For the last option, insert it in a port beforehand. Just choose the respective option in the format settings window. You will be able to add your project into Freemake again and write it on a disc at any time.

    In the same way, you can convert AVI video to DVD or archive your DVDs collection with our free DVD Ripper.