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Creedeer
Brass Contributor
May 22, 2026

DVD burning software that actually works in 2026 for Windows 11?

Hi everyone, used to rely on Windows' built-in DVD burning feature back on older versions but Windows 11 has dropped that functionality entirely. Have a bunch of home videos and personal files that n...
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Everlxe
Copper Contributor
May 22, 2026

Your Windows 11 computer has already built-in CD burning functionality in the File Explorer, which can be used as a DVD burning software. This method is completely free, without ads.

What this method CAN do:

  • Burn data DVDs for backing up files, photos, documents, and music
  • Create discs that work on most computers and DVD players (when using the correct format)
  • Finalize discs so they are readable on other devices

 

Step-by-Step use DVD burning software

Step 1: Insert a blank DVD into your computer's DVD burner drive. After a few seconds, Windows should show a notification asking what you want to do.

Step 2: Select "Burn files to disc" from the notification. If no notification appears, open File Explorer, right-click your DVD drive, and choose "Burn to disc".

Step 3: Name your disc and select "With a CD/DVD player" as the format.

Step 4: Drag and drop files into the window that opens. Watch the capacity bar at the bottom—standard DVDs hold about 4.7 GB.

Step 5: Click "Finish burning" in the Drive Tools tab at the top of the window.

Step 6: Wait for the process to complete. Windows will eject the disc automatically when finished. Re-insert it to verify your files burned correctly.