How to Burn Video_TS to DVD on Windows and Mac: 4 Methods That Work

When you burn VIDEO_TS to DVD, the write can finish successfully yet the disc may still fail in a standalone player if the DVD-Video layout is wrong. A complete VIDEO_TS folder is already authored and needs compliant burning, while a raw .TS video must be authored first to convert TS to DVD. The same authoring distinction applies when converting MP4 to DVD.

On Windows, you can burn an existing folder with a DVD-Video-capable tool or author raw video before writing the disc. On Mac, use a writable optical drive and a properly prepared DVD-Video image, or author the source in DVD software. The sections below separate these two source types and explain the playback and quality checks that matter.

What is a VIDEO_TS Folder?

A VIDEO_TS folder stores DVD-Video data in the structure a DVD player expects, rather than as a single playable video file. It contains three types of files: VIDEO_TS.IFO, VIDEO_TS.BUP, and VIDEO_TS.VOB.

• Complete VIDEO_TS folder: It is already authored as DVD-Video and can go directly to compliant burning without a new authoring pass.
• Raw .TS video: It is a video source rather than a DVD folder, so it must be authored into DVD-Video before a conventional DVD player can read it.

If you need to turn a DVD you legally own or are authorized to use into local files before authoring, DVD ripping software covers that separate disc-to-file task.

One thing worth planning for before burning: DVD-Video tops out at 720x480 for NTSC or 720x576 for PAL. If the source file is a 1080p MKV or MP4, authoring software scales it down to fit that limit, and the finished disc will look noticeably softer than the original. This is normal behavior for the DVD format, not a sign that the conversion went wrong.

Professional Tools to Burn Video_TS to DVD

The right tool depends on the source: use a DVD-Video burner for a complete VIDEO_TS folder, and use DVD authoring software for a raw .TS or other video file that needs a new menu. DVDFab DVD Creator offers a free trial and paid licensing for raw-video authoring, while AVS Disc Creator is available free for writing an already-authored folder on Windows.

DVDFab DVD Creator

DVDFab DVD Creator authors TS and other video files into DVD discs, ISO files, or DVD folders with new menus. It is intended for raw video that still needs DVD-Video authoring, not for writing an already-authored VIDEO_TS folder unchanged.

💻Available on: Windows 11/10 (64-bit) and macOS 12+

👍What it does well:

• Converts 200+ video formats into DVD-5/9 discs, ISO files, or VIDEO_TS folders
• GPU-accelerated burning, which DVDFab lists as up to 50 times faster than standard encoding
• Built-in editor for cropping, trimming, and adding watermarks before burning
• Customizable DVD menu templates with adjustable backgrounds, thumbnails, and text
• Optional AI-powered restoration for upscaled or lower-quality source video

License and system notes:

• Offers a free trial, while continued use requires a paid license
• Use the official DVDFab download buttons below to obtain the Windows or Mac installer

Author a .TS Video with DVDFab DVD Creator

Step 1: Add the .TS or other video file

Download and open DVDFab DVD Creator, then go to the Creator module and select "DVD Creator." For content you are authorized to use, click "+ Add" to import a .TS or another supported video file, or drag the file directly into the main window. 

Step 2: Adjust audio, subtitles, and the menu

Once the source loads, pick the audio track and subtitles you want. To burn a DVD with subtitles, select an included track or add an external subtitle file.

Open "Advanced Settings" to set the volume label, choose the output format, and configure menu behavior.

The built-in editor lets you adjust brightness and contrast, crop the frame, and add text or image watermarks if needed.

Click "Menu Settings" to build a DVD menu from the available templates. Each template allows changes to the background image, thumbnail placement, and text size.

Step 3: Preview and output the DVD

Preview the project, then choose a blank DVD, an ISO file, or a DVD folder as the output. On Windows, the process for how to burn a DVD on Windows 10 starts by selecting the blank disc as the output. Click "Start" to begin.

AVS Disc Creator

AVS Disc Creator works well for anyone who already has a VIDEO_TS folder ready to go and just needs it written to a disc, without touching DVD menu design or format conversion settings. It is available free and supports Windows 11.

💻Available on: Windows, including Windows 11

👍What it does well:

• Burns authored VIDEO_TS folders onto compatible DVD media
• Creates ISO images from existing folders or discs
• Makes an exact copy of a source disc for straightforward duplication

Where it falls short:

• No DVD menu creation, and no option to pick audio tracks or subtitles during burning

💡Minimum System Requirements:

• Processor: AMD or Intel Core 2 Duo at 3 GHz or higher
• RAM: 2 GB or higher
• Disc Drive: A compatible writable DVD drive and matching blank media

Guide to burning video_ts to DVD with AVS Disc Creator

Step 1: Open AVS Disc Creator and select "DVD Video" from the top row.

Step 2: In the right column, click "Add DVD Video" to upload the VIDEO_TS folder, or drag the folder into the middle of the window.

Step 3: Choose the target disc drive from the dropdown list, erase the disc first if it isn't blank, then insert a blank DVD.

Step 4: Click "Start Burning" in the lower right corner to begin.

Free Workflow to Convert Video_TS to DVD (DVD Flick + ImgBurn)

A complete VIDEO_TS folder does not need DVD Flick; it can go directly to compliant burning in ImgBurn. If you are starting with a plain video file, this free two-tool path uses DVD Flick to author a DVD-ready VIDEO_TS folder, then ImgBurn writes that folder to disc.

DVD Flick: Convert Video to a DVD-Ready Folder

DVD Flick is a free authoring tool that turns common video files into the VIDEO_TS structure a DVD player can read. The original project lists version 1.3.0.7 and system requirements for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7. It is an optional legacy authoring tool for raw video, not a prerequisite for burning an existing complete VIDEO_TS folder.

👍What it does well:

• Supports 45+ input formats, including AVI, MP4, WMV, and MOV, through FFmpeg
• Includes a basic menu builder and subtitle support at no cost

Where it falls short:

• The official system requirements cover Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7
• Windows only, and the interface looks and feels dated compared to newer tools

Step 1: Install DVD Flick and add the video file you want to convert.

Step 2: Set the target format to NTSC or PAL depending on your region, and choose the output folder.

Step 3: Click "Create DVD" to generate the VIDEO_TS folder. This step re-encodes the video, so it can take a while for longer files.

ImgBurn: Burn the Folder to Disc

ImgBurn takes the VIDEO_TS folder that DVD Flick produces, or any other existing complete VIDEO_TS folder, and writes it to a blank disc. The "Write files/folders to disc" launcher opens Build mode, which writes files and folders to a disc or image; Write mode is for writing an existing image to a disc. ImgBurn 2.5.8.0 was released on June 16, 2013.

💻Available on: Windows as a legacy disc-burning application

👍What it does well:

• Burns VIDEO_TS folders to DVD, HVDVD_TS folders to HD DVD, and BDMV/BDAV folders to Blu-ray
• Creates ISO image files from existing folders for backup or reuse
• Small download with no dependency on other authoring software to burn

Where it falls short:

• Version 2.5.8.0 dates from June 16, 2013
• It burns prepared folders and images but does not author raw video; readers who need another current burning application can compare an ImgBurn alternative

Step-by-step guide to burning video_ts to DVD with ImgBurn:

Step 1: Insert matching blank DVD media into a compatible burner drive.

Step 2: Open ImgBurn and select "Write files/folders to disc." This opens Build mode.

Step 3: In the Source panel, click the folder icon and select the complete VIDEO_TS folder. Check the calculated disc capacity, use an ISO9660 + UDF file-system layout, and make sure VIDEO_TS will appear at the disc root.

Step 4: Confirm the burner drive is selected as the Destination. Choose a write speed supported by both the drive and disc, select a suitable layer-break position when using DVD-9 media, keep verification enabled, then click the folder-disc button to start burning.

After writing, let ImgBurn close and finalize the session, review the verification result, and test the disc in the DVD player you intend to use.

The two tools above describe a legacy free path. The table below compares the current products in this guide by platform, source task, output, and cost.

AVS Disc Creator, version 6.3.4.568, as of October 2026.

I separate these tools by source: use a compatible folder-burning tool for an authored VIDEO_TS folder, while raw TS video that needs a new menu and preview belongs in DVDFab DVD Creator.

Windows Built-in Tool to Burn Video_TS to DVD

Windows Explorer can write an existing VIDEO_TS folder to disc without extra software if the computer has a writable optical drive. On Windows 11, the "Send to" command may appear under "Show more options."

Explorer writes existing files to disc; it does not author raw video into DVD-Video, and the wizard's "With a CD/DVD player" label does not guarantee playback in a standalone DVD player.

Step 1: Insert a blank DVD into the burner drive, then open Windows Explorer and locate the VIDEO_TS folder.

Step 2: Right-click the VIDEO_TS folder, choose "Send to," and select the DVD burner drive.

Step 3: In the "Burn a Disc" window, enter a disc title, check "With a CD/DVD player," and click "Next."

Step 4: From the "Drive Tools" menu, select "Finish Burning" to open the Burn a Disc window again.

Step 5: Click "Next" to start burning the VIDEO_TS folder to the disc.

Conclusion

The correct method depends on the source. A complete VIDEO_TS folder is already authored DVD-Video and needs compliant burning with the folder at the disc root. A raw .TS or other video file needs authoring first, and DVDFab DVD Creator can create a new DVD menu and output a disc, ISO, or DVD folder.

Match the finished folder to DVD-5 or DVD-9 capacity to avoid unnecessary compression, then verify the burn and play the disc on the target DVD player. Directly burning an authored folder does not inherently reduce quality, while re-authoring or shrinking the content may re-encode it.

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