Easy DVD Burning

.MKV file is a video file type of the Matroska Multimedia Container. Matroska is an open source container format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio or subtitle tracks. This format is similar to the popular AVI, MP4 and MOV files.

.MKV files are commonly used in storing HD video files. Windows media player can play files of this type.  However, WMP needs an additional codec to be able to play this file type. The easiest way to playback .MKV files is by using VideoLAN VLC media player.

Another option to playback .MKV files is to burn them to DVD.  In this way you can watch them in your TV using your home DVD player.  Additionally, you can also easily bring them with you in your trips or share them with your friends.  

In the past, burning .MKV files requires you to use two tools, a video converter that will convert the file into a popular format supported by most burning program, and a DVD-burning software that will burn the converted file to DVD.  This guide will show you how to burn .MKV files to DVD using only one tool. ConvertXtoDVD is a software title that can automatically convert and burn .MKV file to DVD. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to burn .MKV files using ConvertXtoDVD.

Burning Requirements:

• DVD burner/writer
• Blank DVD – choosing the right media is one of the factors that contribute to a successful DVD burning.
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For system requirements and installation guide click ConvertXtoDVD Installation Guide.

Getting Started

Step 1: Open convertXtoDVD program.

Step 2: Click on the green button on the upper right corner to add the .MKV file that you want to burn.

Browse to the folder where you have saved your .MKV files. Select or highlight the file you want to add and then click the Open button.

Step 3: Choose the type of playback you want for your DVD.  Double click on DVD Options or click on the “+” to expand DVD options.

Auto-start Playback – check the box for this option if you want to skip the menu and play the title immediately
Loop Playback – this option instructs your DVD to play the first title again after the last title appears
Play titles one after the other – this will play the titles one after the other without going back to the menu

Step 4: Customize the background and the title by double clicking on the Title Menu parameters. To change any settings, just double click on the desired parameter.

After making any changes, click on the preview button.

Step 5: Click on the convert button to start the conversion process.  Ensure that a blank DVD is in your DVD drive before you begin with the conversion process.

After the conversion process, convertXtoDVD will automatically detect the DVD media in your drive and will automatically start the burning process in 10 seconds.  Hence, it is no longer necessary to click on the “Burn” button.

When DVD burning is over, click on the OK button to complete it and to automatically eject the disc.  Should you want to burn another movie, simply repeat steps 2 to step 5.

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