DVDs have come a long way since their inception and many people prefer to burn their own DVDs to watch them on their TV or another device.
The question of whether you need to format a DVD+R before burning is one that has been debated for years. Some people believe that you should, but others will say that it’s not necessary. There are many different arguments for and against this process.
Formatting a DVD+R Before Burning?
CDs and DVDs are designed to be used as a one-step process. Format and data are burnt on at the same time which saves users from a lot of headaches.
DVDs and CDs are write-once storage media, which means they can only be written to once. Once you write information on a CD or DVD, you cannot go back and make changes.
It is the same story with DVD+R, writable DVDs that can only be written to once. In other words, you cannot erase any data from a DVD+R disc.
That said, before you want to write any data to a DVD+R disc, it is recommended to format the disc.
How to Format a DVD+R
Wondering how to format a DVD+R? Well now, with this article, you can learn how to do it in just a few minutes. Check out these handy tips that outline how to properly format your disc.
STEP 1: Insert the DVD+R into the DVD drive of your computer.
STEP 2: After the disc loads, a dialog box will appear. Click Burn Files to Disk.
STEP 3: Type a name for the DVD.
STEP 4: Click Show Formatting Options and select your preferred format.
Note: You are choosing from 2 options: live file system and mastered. Mastered formatting allows you to use the DVD on different external devices. On the other hand, live file system formatting limits the readability of the DVD only for Windows operating systems.
STEP 5: Click on the format option you like and then click Next to format the DVD disk.
