Criteria are based on feature-set, supported formats, ease-of-use, and reliability: Ashampoo Burning Studio FreeĪshampoo Burning Studio Free is simply top-notch burning software. I am assuming many users will still be using some sort of burning software, so here are my recommendations. Even though I no longer need burning software I still have a copy of Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 that I paid for and will always keep. I became somewhat of an expert with DVDShrink and published an article at the time - How To Use DVDShrink The Right Way - which, even though published way back in 2011, remains one of the most viewed articles ever on DCT.Īnyway, I digress– on to the main purpose of this article. Nero Express (free, sort of) – Burn the output file to DVD.DVDShrink (free) – Edit/adjust video files so a movie originally on dual-layer disc could fit and work on single-layer discs.AnyDVD (paid for) – Remove copy protections.I used to have AnyDVD installed, along with DVDShrink, and Nero Express burning software which, in those days, came free on disc with most new ROM drives. Was a time when I was the go-to man when anyone wanted a copy of a DVD.

In these days of inexpensive flash drives, just about every electronic component coming with at least one USB port, streaming services, etc., I simply don’t have the need.

Personally, I haven’t used any discs or burning software for many years.

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