Burning a video DVD and a data DVD essentially involves saving digital information onto a DVD. The main difference lies in the type of data saved and its usage.
Video DVD: These are formatted to play on DVD players. When burning, video files are converted into a recognized format like MPEG-2 and organized according to the Video_TS directory standard, enabling DVD players to properly navigate the content.
Data DVD: Used for storing or backing up computer files, these DVDs keep the original formats. They can contain various file types like documents, photos, videos, and programs. Typically, they are not compatible with most DVD players and are designed for computers or game consoles.
While some modern DVD players can play specific file types from a data DVD, the most dependable method to play a video on any DVD player is to burn a video DVD.